Corns and Calluses Corns are small areas of thickened skin that form on the top, sides, or tip of a toe. Corns have a cone-shaped core with a point that can press on a nerve below. This causes pain. Calluses are areas of thickened skin that can form anywhere on the body, including the hands, […]
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Contact Dermatitis Dermatitis is redness, soreness, and swelling (inflammation) of the skin. Contact dermatitis is a reaction to certain substances that touch the skin. There are two types of this condition: Irritant contact dermatitis. This is the most common type. It happens when something irritates your skin, such as when your hands get dry from […]
PATIENT EDUCATION Open reading mode Cold Sore A cold sore, also called a fever blister, is a small, fluid-filled sore that forms inside the mouth or on the lips, gums, nose, chin, or cheeks. Cold sores can spread to other parts of the body, such as the eyes, fingers, or genitals. Cold sores can spread […]
Chickenpox, Pediatric Chickenpox is an infection that is caused by a virus (viral infection). It causes a fever and then an itchy rash that turns into blisters, which eventually change into scabs. Chickenpox spreads easily from person to person (is contagious). It starts to be contagious 1–2 days before the rash appears. It remains contagious until […]
Chickenpox, Adult Chickenpox, Adult Chickenpox is an infection that is caused by a virus (viral infection). It causes fever and then an itchy rash that turns into blisters, which eventually change into scabs. Chickenpox spreads easily from person to person (is contagious). It starts to be contagious 1–2 days before the rash appears. It remains contagious […]
Chest Reconstruction Chest reconstruction surgery is sometimes done as part of gender affirmation surgery when a person is changing their gender from female to male. During this surgery, procedures are done to remove breast tissue (mastectomy) and create the appearance of a male chest. All steps of this surgery are usually done at the same […]
Cherry Angioma A cherry angioma, also called a De Morgan spot, is a harmless growth on the skin. It is made up of blood vessels. Cherry angiomas can appear anywhere on the body, but they usually appear on the trunk and arms. What are the causes? The cause of this condition is not known, but […]
Chemical Burn, Paediatric Elsevier Patient Education © 2023 Elsevier Inc.. Last revised: October 6, 2023. Chemical Burn, Pediatric A chemical burn is an injury to the skin. The structures below the skin can also be injured, such as the lungs and other internal organs. This type of burn is caused by coming into contact with […]
Chemical Burn, Adult (Easy to read) Elsevier Patient Education © 2023 Elsevier Inc.. Last revised: October 6, 2023. A chemical burn is an injury to the skin. The parts of the body below the skin can also be injured. This condition is caused when the body comes in contact with a chemical that burns. A […]
Chemical Burn, Adult Elsevier Patient Education © 2023 Elsevier Inc.. Last revised: October 6, 2023. Chemical Burn, Adult A chemical burn is an injury to the skin. The structures below the skin can also be injured, such as the lungs and other internal organs. This type of burn is caused by coming into contact with […]