Herpes labialis, etiology and definition Herpes is a skininfection with a generally cephalic site, predominantly at the level of the lips caused primarily byHerpes Simplex Virus-1 (abbreviation HSV-1) and more rarely byHerpes Simplex Virus-2(HSV-2 usually causes genital herpes). The infection occurs, at least once in the lifetime of 90 percent of people, with the appearance of small pustules or blisters…
From symptoms to remedies: how to treat genital herpes The most common manifestation of HSV is certainlycold sores. Perhaps because it is less visible and more embarrassing, we rarely hear genital herpes discussed. Instead, it should be talked about more precisely so that we know how to recognize it, or even better prevent it. It is in fact a sexually…
What is late acne? Acne is an inflammatory dermatosis of the skin and affects the hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland. It mainly occurs during adolescence (age 17 more or less predicts the peak of the condition); in this case it is called juvenile acne but it is by no means ruled out that the problem may also occur…
What is guttate psoriasis? Guttate ps oriasis or eruptive psoriasis is a dermatosis that usually presents in adolescence, up to 15-16 years of age (but there is nothing to prevent it from presenting later). Its name comes from Latin: the word gutta in Latin means drop, in fact the disease presents itself in its early stage in the form of…
Although most genital infections caused by HPV regress spontaneously, a small proportion, if not identified and treated, can evolve into cancer. How, then, to identify the papilloma virus early and find effective treatment? In this guide we will tell you about the symptoms of HPV, its diagnosis, and the importance of undergoing a venereological examination to treat lesions. Let’s start…
Everything you need to know about rosacea, rosacea, and how to treat them In this article we will explain the symptoms, causes and how to treat rosacea properly after a dermatological consultation. Let’s start. What is rosacea couperose? Couperose is a French term and indicates a fairly common chronic dermatitis that manifests as intense redness of the face combined…
To enable this action, the dermaroller or dermapen are the designated tools: equipped with tiny needles, they are capable of creating thousands of microperforations (invisible to the naked eye) of the epidermis and upper layers of the dermis. This causes the skin to react by producing more collagen. But let’s see together in detail what facial microneedling is and how…
Nail mycosis, what it is and how it presents Nail mycosis, or more commonly called onychomycosis, is a frequent condition and consists of aninfection of the nails caused by the presence of microorganisms called mycetes. This is not a serious infection, but it should definitely not be underestimated because if taken to extremes it could result in surgical removal of…
These round-shaped lesions arise due to the occlusion of a sebaceous gland, which, unable to properly dispose of its secretion, swells developing the sebaceous cyst. Sebaceous cysts can occur in different areas of the body and are benign in nature. However, it is good to identify them and choose the most appropriate treatment for removal. In this guide, we will…
The body’s sweating process is completely natural: however, in areas with a greater number of glands, this phenomenon can be excessive, giving rise to manifestations that create embarrassment and discomfort. Hyperhidrosis can affect different areas of the body, from thepalms of the hands(palmar hyperhidrosis) to the feet, but in this guide we will cover everything about axillary hyperhidrosis, from causes…
