Generally, bleeding is of a minor nature and includes small cuts, grazes, etc. However, bleeding may be severe and life-threatening if a large vein or artery has been injured – e.g. the jugular vein in the neck. Some wounds are associated with other injuries beneath the skin – e.g. an organ injured by a stabbing;…
Thrush is a very common fungal infection, typically on the skin or mucous membranes caused by Candida albicans, but other types of yeasts can be involved. Causes Caused by an overgrowth of yeasts which live normally in the bowel and gastrointestinal system. Candida albicans may also be present in other parts of the body, commonly…
Stretch marks (striae gravidarum) are long, narrow streaks, stripes, or lines (white, pink to purple) that develop on the skin and occur in 90% of wome by the third trimester. They occur when the skin is suddenly stretched and are extremely common. Anyone can develop stretch marks, although they tend to affect more women than…
The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It is soft, to allow movement, but still tough enough to resist breaking or tearing. It varies in texture and thickness from one part of the body to the next. For instance, the skin on our lips and eyelids is very thin and delicate, while…
What cause scabies? Scabies is a skin infestation caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. How is it transmitted? It is usually transmitted by skin-to-skin contact. This can be sexual, or other close contacts (such as sleeping in the same bed as a person infected or simply skin contact between children when playing). Scabies…
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Psoriasis is a long-lasting autoimmune disease characterized by patches of abnormal skin. These skin patches are typically red, dry, itchy, and scaly. On people with darker skin the patches may be purple in colour. Psoriasis varies in severity from small, localized patches to complete body coverage. Injury to the skin can trigger psoriatic skin changes…
Nappy rash is common and can happen no matter how carefully you look after your baby’s bottom. Almost all children who wear nappies get nappy rash at some stage. Many things can combine to cause a nappy rash in your child. The main cause is wearing a wet or dirty nappy for too long. Prolonged…
Eczema and dermatitis are skin conditions characterised by a variety of common symptoms, including redness, swelling, itching, as well as blistering and oozing. It’s also known as atopic eczema,allergic eczema and dermatitis. There are several forms of dermatitis; contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and photo dermatitis. Chronic itching, superficial inflammation of the skin usually…
Do you have Chilblains? Chilblains — also known as pernio, chill burns and perniosis — is a medical condition that occurs when a predisposed individual is exposed to cold and humidity, causing tissue damage. Chilblains are often confused with frostbite and trench foot. Damage to capillary beds in the skin causes redness, itching, inflammation, and…