Diseases of the skin

Acne is a chronic multifactorial inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. The condition mostly affects adolescents.

Hair is considered to be the crown of beauty. It has a great influence on a person's overall appearance. Hair damage, which manifests itself in changes in colour, thickness and texture, is one of the reasons why we seek medical attention. What is alopecia?

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy in the human population. Despite medical advances, surgical excision and radiotherapy remain the treatment of choice for most cases.

Bed sores or pressure ulcers are chronic wounds. They are formed under adverse conditions that affect the skin and underlying tissue. It evolves due to a combination of risk factors. Factors that may place a patient at risk include immobility, hospitalisation, or incorrect and/or insufficient home care.

A burn is caused by excessive heat which lasts long enough to cause damage. Burn injuries are caused by various forms of thermal energy in the form of hot fluids, flames, radiation, and explosion.

Chicken eye is a non-transmissible mechanical skin lesion. What is the cause of its occurrence? How to get rid of it effectively?

Chickenpox, or varicella, is a highly infectious disease that occurs mostly in childhood, but it is still mostly mild. However, an outbreak in newborns or adults is a risk.

The name lupine is a name for a skin disease, which is not so serious in health but may indicate other diseases in the body. 

Erysipelas is a common acute infectious skin disease. Human-to-human transmission is rare.

Furuncle is one of the relatively common skin diseases. However, not everyone has heard of it. Let's take a closer look at this disease.

Herpes is an infectious disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is one of the most widespread viruses in the human population and affects up to 95% of people. It causes various diseases. Among harmless forms, oral herpes or cold sores is the most well-known.

Hives are among the 20 most common skin diseases. Approximately 20-30% of people have had the disease at least once in their lifetime.

Cellulite is not just a superficial aesthetic problem. The issue of orange peel, as cellulite is popularly called, affects the deeper layers of the skin. Unevenness, bumps, scratches, deepening of the skin mainly bother women, especially in the buttocks, hips, and thighs.

Leprosy is a serious infectious disease. It mainly affects the peripheral nerves, limbs, skin and mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. How is leprosy transmitted, manifested and treated?

Leukoplakia is a skin disease. It manifests itself on the mucous membrane in the form of white plaques, which most often occur on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. Sometimes these spots occur elsewhere on the mucous membrane.

Malignant melanoma is the 19th most common cancer. It is one of the most aggressive cancers.

Measles is one of the most serious diseases in children. It is a viral disease characterised by risky complications.

Pediculosis is a contagious and infectious disease that most commonly occurs in school-age children. Lice attach to a person's skin, lay eggs (nits) and reproduce. The disease manifests itself by itching.

Pemphigus is a very rare skin disease. Few people know that it can have serious consequences.

Perioral dermatitis is a common skin disease. Some confuse it with rosacea. Let's take a closer look at its causes and manifestations.