Patient had small amount of hair on arms, legs, and in axial and pubic areas. Risk for skin breakdown FACE/HEAD/NECK (Eyes/Ears/Nose/Mouth/Throat): Symmetrical facial structures.…
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition/disease that features lumps usually in the armpit or groin, but can appear in many places. There is no cure for this condition, but there are some treatments that may help. It usually begins after puberty and it can last for years, it can also intensify as time goes on (Overview). It is most common for Hidradenitis Suppurativa to occur where there is hair (with oil and sweat glands) and where the skin rubs together. This condition is one that can affect people in either just one area or many different areas.…
Addison disease is a rare primary adrenal insufficiency, or progressive anemia, affecting those between the ages of 30-60 years old, but has been known to manifest at any time. There is an autoimmune mechanism that works to destroy adrenal cortical cells. It is characterized by insufficient corticosteroid and mineralocorticoid synthesis with elevated levels of serum ACTH. Idiopathic Addison disease, or organ-specific autoimmune adrenalitis, is an organ specific autoimmune disease that causes adrenal atrophy. It allows for the production of immunocytes against specific antigens within the adrenocortical cells.…
These issues may include: Excess wrinkling in the skin on their neck A double chin A turkey wattle Jowls Excess skin on their neck Abnormal contours due to muscle banding in the neck The Surgical Neck Lift Procedure 1.…
Alopecia Areta is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicles that are responsible for hair growth leading to hair loss. In this condition, the damage to the hair follicles is not permanent. Alopecia can occur due to various reasons and people of any age can be affected by it. Men or women can be equally affected by this condition. In alopecia, the clumps of hair fall out revealing smooth, round patches on the scalp or other areas of the body.…
When looking into a mirror, what can be seen? The face, neck, shoulders and chest are seen. What is staring back into the mirror? It could be a clear complexion, free of pores, blemishes, and welts. Or, it could be parts of the upper body covered in cystic acne, an unsightly “monster”, which “terrorizes” most of the human population.…
Don’t consider Vitiligo as a shit; Here is the place to resume your originality A pigmentation disorder which causes white patches on the skin is called Vitiligo. The main cause for Vitiligo is the destruction of melanocyte that is responsible for skin color. Not only in the body, but also in the mucus of nose, retina and mouth do have white patches. The face is like an open book which reveals personality, character, and health.…
Genetic Disorder Paper Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time (cystic fibrosis foundation). It is a decease in the secretory glands, the glands that make mucus and sweat (medicine). It causes the cells in those parts to not function correctly and when needed to produce fluids, produce thick, sticky mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs (cystic fibrosis foundation). It builds up and blocks tubes and airways making it harder to breathe.…
The causes with these disorders are a narrow biological disorder in genetic…
Some patients have reported having fatigue, weakness, fevers with sweat and chills, frequent urination, vomiting, nausea and dizziness. It may cause blisters, black dots, bumps or other skin lesions. In the onset of the infection, the pain is worse than the rotting flesh even looks. While it is obvious something is off just by looking at the skin, doctors may take a biopsy, perform blood tests, MRI or CT scans may assist in making a diagnosis. Blood tests will show if the damage has gone muscle deep.…
Chronic pruritus is a very irritating itch that usually stays for months at a time. It can be found in men or women and anywhere on the skin. However, if it affects a specific region of the skin, it is known as localized pruritus. If the itch affects the whole body of skin, then it is commonly known as generalized pruritus. This condition has been said to be just as severe as chronic pain and could damage how well you function in your day to day life.…
Impetigo is the most common bacterial infection in children. This is a highly contagious infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis and is primarily caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus (1). Sometimes Streptococcus or strep bacteria can cause impetigo. It is most common in children between the ages of two and six, although anyone can become infected. The most common form of impetigo is called Impetigo contagiosa.…
Vitiligo is a condition in which a loss of cells that give color to the skin melanocytes results in smooth, white patches in the midst of normally pigmented skin. It is a common disorder that is caused by the loss of pigment in the skin. Melanin is the pigment that gives the skin its color, so when you lose some pigment in the skin you will see a change of color in your skin. That's due to the destruction of pigment forming cells known as melanocytes. People with vitiligo seem to inherit a genetic predisposition for the disorder.…
Some experts suggest that eczema is hereditary, and it is common among members of the same family. Others claim that it is caused by miljömässiga- or dietary factors. Some doctors believe that eczema is the outer reflection of inflammation in the body and is the result of a weakened immune system. Factors in the body that trigger eczema include poor diet and a body full of toxins.…
The well-known example for this is skin cancer. The skin cancer can cause your skin to get darker. Also they can make you pain and itchiness which would be really bad. It can be transferred if you have skin cancer and born a baby so you might want to avoid this from happening. To avoid it the best way is to wear sunscreen everyday.…