Blisters are caused by a variety of things, but most often, they result from friction or minor burns. Blisters are formations on the skin wherein the outer layer swells up due to fluid. Oftentimes, these kinds of blisters will heal on their own. A new layer of skin grows underneath the fluid...
As is true of many of the diseases on the medical spectrum, skin diseases reference a wide array of conditions which affect the skin. Diseases affecting the skin can be caused by complications of other medical conditions, fungal infections, bacterial infections, allergic reactions, and even insect...
Cold sores are small blisters that appear on or around the mouth. Cold sores are also called fever blisters, oral herpes, orolabial herpes, or herpes labialis. While the etymology may seem the same, herpes labialis only refers to oral herpes and not the genital area. The cause of cold sores is...
Skin diseases are difficult conditions to live with, to say the very least. Though some skin diseases may cause minimal discomfort, the visual effects of the conditions can cause significant self esteem and confidence issues. The majority of skin diseases cause scarring or disfigurement. Skin...
Eczema is an ailment which includes a wide array of skin conditions. As if having one type of eczema isn’t uncomfortable enough, you can develop more than one type of eczema at the same time. There are many common factors in the different types of eczema; the symptoms, causes and treatments are...
The world is out to get you. That's how I ended up feeling after compiling this list of horrifying, permanently scarring, eternally terrifying rare diseases. Genetic, infectious, parasitic and everything in-between, these 15 diseases scar their victims for life and scar us mentally having looked...
Chafed skin is a condition wherein the skin gets irritated, and red rashes develop. The degree of skin chafing can vary from mild to serious, and in some cases there will even be blisters or the skin can become very raw. Whether the skin chafing is mild or serious, it is very uncomfortable and...
Skin rashes are not pretty. Most skin rashes are characterized by red, swollen, crusty skin. Weeping sores, blisters, scarring, lesions, even skin ulcers are also commonly associated with skin rashes. Besides their unsightly appearance, skin rashes are extremely uncomfortable. The skin can burn...
Skin cancer is a hot topic that many people worry about because everyone is susceptible; especially when spring and summer are just around the corner. The experts spout advice on how to prevent skin cancer from developing on your body. And you are given detailed instructions on how to identify...
Psoriasis is a recurring skin condition that is manifested in various ways. Depending on the type of psoriasis, the skin may either be scaly, red, blistered, or lesioned. No matter what kind of psoriasis that you have, you need to have it treated as it can get lower the quality of your life....
