Skin cancers are the fastest growing type of cancer in the United States and represent the most commonly diagnosed malignancy, surpassing lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer. In Europe, the British Isles have been the highest rates of skin cancer in children and adolescents. The overall idea of this book is to provide the reader with up to date information on the possible tools to use for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. Three main issues are discussed: risk factors, new diagnostic tools for prevention and strategies for prevention and treatment of skin cancer using natural compounds or nano-particle drug delivery and photodynamic therapy.
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Eczema
Eczema is not a specific disease, but rather a term that describes a group of inflammatory skin conditions that produce rash-like symptoms, such as red, itchy patches on the skin. It’s also known as dermatitis (skin inflammation), atopic eczema (“atopic” means a genetic tendency toward allergic hypersensitivity), or simply atopic dermatitis. In fact, the word “eczema” is often used interchangeably with “atopic dermatitis,” though clinically speaking, atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema.
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Psoriasis
All psoriasis rashes are not alike. Several types of psoriasis exist — and while some features are distinct, you still might have trouble identifying them at first glance.
This article will talk about psoriasis types, cover general treatment options, and show you what each type of rash looks like. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition. If you have psoriasis, it means your skin cells regenerate much faster than usual, causing them to build up. Anyone can get psoriasis, but it’s not contagious. A plaque psoriasis rash looks like raised patches of thick, inflamed skin. On light skin, it looks red and scaly, often with a layer of silver on top.
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Acne
There are various types of acne and multiple causes, from hormonal changes to medications and more. Acne mechanica is a type of acne caused by frequent friction or pressure against the skin. In this article, we explore what acne mechanica is, what causes it, and how it’s treated. We also provide best practices to reduce your risk of an outbreak.
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Severe Drug Rashes
His eyes and oropharynx are both clear and the neck is without adenopathy. His lungs are clear and his abdomen benign. Skin findings are impressive with the rash affecting his entire body. Fever may or may not be present and should raise suspicion for the possibility of secondary infection. The most common causes of erythroderma are eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions, lymphoma and other malignancies, and medications, especially antibiotics, seizure medications, and allopurinol. Nevirapine (Viramune) is infamous for causing erythroderma, even in someone who has tolerated it in the past.