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Chronic Seborrheic Dermatitis – "Doesn't Heal, Doesn't Hurt"
Some illnesses are so severe that they send you straight to the hospital. But seborrheic dermatitis is the opposite. It doesn't itch, doesn't weep, and there's no pain. Yet, when you look in the mirror, the sides of your nose are always red, and after washing your face, thin flakes appear. Your skin isn't completely normal, but it's not a clearly defined disease either...
Physiology of Summer Cold Urticaria
In the middle of a summer day, it's 35 degrees Celsius outside, but as soon as I step into an air-conditioned indoor space, my arms start stinging, the back of my neck feels a chill, and then a reaction begins on my skin, with red, raised wheals appearing.
Seborrheic Dermatitis Management, Scalp Care Tips
Ever felt your scalp was greasy? Even after shampooing, white flakes peek through your hair. It feels somehow stickier, more greasy than regular dandruff, and sometimes it even sticks like yellowish crusts. You haven't done anything particularly wrong, and it's not just on stressful days, but if you let your guard down even a little, it flares up again...
Widespread Generalized Eczema: The True Cause Lies Elsewhere
The itching first started on the inside of my elbows. After a few days, it appeared on the other side too... Then it spread to my legs, back, stomach, and neck. Now my entire body is red, itchy, and oozing...
Shingles after-effects: Does the itching outlast the pain?
My pain is gone, so why am I still itchy? Patients often ask...
Always Bruising? Understanding Purpura
Purpura are reddish-purple spots or patches that develop when tiny blood vessels under the skin burst. Unlike common bruises, they don't disappear when pressed, and often there is no pain or warmth. This purpura is less of a disease and more of a sign, a manifestation on the skin of changes occurring within the body, indicating...
Why Do Warts Recur: The Hidden War Between Viruses and Skin Tissue
Hello. Today, let's talk a bit more in-depth about warts. Warts are common, but they are not just simple skin lesions. Even if the surface is removed, they often reappear, and even after several treatments, they may not completely disappear. Many people ask, "Does this have deep roots?"...
Wart Cryotherapy: Why Isn't It Easily Cured?
We usually think simply when warts appear. Since it's a viral disease, we believe we can just freeze them off – that a thorough freeze with liquid nitrogen will make them drop off, and that's the end of it. That's why, when you go to the hospital, the most commonly recommended treatment is cryotherapy. Of course, cryotherapy has long been a standard method used in dermatology...
Warts, why do they keep appearing only in this area?
Hello. Today, I'd like to talk about the site-specific characteristics of warts – a common yet surprisingly complex topic that reveals more the deeper you delve. Warts can appear anywhere, but they often have a tendency to emerge frequently and recurrently in specific body parts. And their form and texture aren't solely explained by the type of virus alone...
Hand Warts - Peculiarities of Warts by Body Part
When we talk about 'warts on the hand,' it's easy to assume it's simply a matter of location. However, the truth is that each specific area—around the fingernails, fingers, palms, and the back of the hand—differs significantly in tissue structure, lifestyle habits, and even viral reactivity. Consequently, the way they manifest, their speed of progression, and the difficulty of treatment can all vary quite considerably.
Should You Just Leave Warts Alone?
Warts – perhaps you've experienced them at least once. You might have found a small, lump-like growth on the back of your hand, the sole of your foot, or near your finger joints, and thought to yourself, "This is probably nothing serious, right?" before just letting it go...
Cholinergic Urticaria and 'Heat'
Cholinergic urticaria (cholinergic urticaria). Although the name sounds grand, it's actually a symptom commonly encountered in daily life...