Psoriasis is a chronic disorder that causes lesions in affected individuals that are characterized by thickened skin with a silvery-white scaly appearance, often associated with itching. It is an autoimmune, noncontagious disease that affects 80 million people worldwide and an estimated 2-3% of the European population. Let us now see what the main symptoms of psoriasis are, the causes and…
By warts we mean benign (noncancerous) growths of the skin that can affect different parts of the body and take various forms. They are caused by a virus, are contagious and very common-in fact, warts can affect anyone, although they are more common in the very young. Let us now see what are the most common types of warts and…
Are you looking for information on types of alopecia and causes of hair loss? In this article we will tell you about the causes of alopecia and the two most common forms of alopecia: areata and androgenetic alopecia. By the medical term alopecia we mean the disorder related to the loss of hair or hair in anatomical areas where it…
Are you looking for information about telogen effluvium? In this guide we will explain what this phenomenon of hair loss consists of, what the most obvious symptoms are, and how to combat it. By telogen effluvium or effluvium we mean intense hair loss, which can indiscriminately affect men and women of all ages, although having a predilection for the female…
Are you looking for some more information about nail diseases? In this article we will tell you about the most common nail diseases, explaining symptoms, causes and forms of prevention. Under normal conditions, nails appear healthy, strong and shiny, a beautiful pinkish color, and slightly elastic. If this condition is compromised, an alarm bell may go off in us: if…
Are you looking for information on solar dermatitis? In this guide we will explain in detail what sun dermatitis is, what causes it, and how to prevent its occurrence. When we talk about dermatitis or solar erythema we refer to an inflammation of the skin caused by overreaction of the immune system to sunlight. Unlike simple sunburn, dermatitis manifests as…
Are you looking for useful information about sunburn? In this article we will explain what sunburn is, how it occurs, and how we can effectively prevent this disorder. By sunburn we mean the condition that can occur as a result of prolonged exposure to sunlight or UV rays without taking appropriate precautions. Symptoms of sunburn can appear as early as…
Are you looking for helpful tips to prevent and treat jellyfish stings? In this guide we will explain, step by step, what are the reactions to avoid when falling victim to a jellyfish bite and what, instead, are the good practices to put in place. Jellyfish live mainly in the seas and are among the earliest life forms to appear…
Are you looking for useful information about impetigo in children? In this guide we will explain what impetigo is, how and why it occurs, and what methods are best to treat it. By impetigo (or pyoderma) we mean a superficial bacterial infection of the skin, very common in pediatric age. A less frequent and more severe variant is bullous impetigo,…
