Pityriasis alba is a condition commonly found in children and affects the skin. While the cause of pityriasis alba isn’t well known, it is however thought to be associated with eczema— another common skin disorder that causes scaly, itching rashes. People who have pityriasis alba tend to show red, flaky patches which appear roundish or… Continue reading Pityriasis Alba
Tag: pictures
Exfoliative Cheilitis
Exfoliative cheilitis refers to a chronic skin condition that manifests in form of inflamed lips. This condition is usually characterized by consistent peeling of skin on the lips often showing dryness and flaking. The persistent peeling off of lips eventually exposes raw skin and causes symptoms such as fissure, cracking, and burning or pain. The… Continue reading Exfoliative Cheilitis
Cyst on Nose
A cyst or acne occurring in nose is common and happens to people at some point. However, cysts on nose tend to be dissimilar to the ones which occur on other body parts. A cyst on nose is mainly caused by an infection on hair follicles found within the nostrils. The infection may occur when… Continue reading Cyst on Nose
Enlarged Papillae
Your tongue is responsible for all taste sensations. It helps you swallow and communicate. In your tongue, there are tiny structures sitting on the surface called papillae. Papillae have a role in taste of substances by the tongue. The papillae help determine whether a substance is salty, sweet, bitter, or sour. Papillae also help in… Continue reading Enlarged Papillae