Skin Articles
Browse eMedTV's wide range of articles related to skin including topics such as lamisil, triamcinolone, and body lice. Use the search box at the top-right corner of the page to find information about other health topics.
Information About Alopecia Areata
Contact Dermatitis Information
Information on Lichen Sclerosus
There are three layers of skin that work together to protect you and keep you healthy. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at skin, including information on what it is made of, as well as a description of what each layer does.
Lice are tiny wingless insects that feed on a human's blood. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of the three different types of lice that affect humans, including information on the symptoms, diagnosis, transmission, and treatment of lice.
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that most often affects the extremities. This eMedTV article offers an overview of cellulitis, including information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the infection.
Vitiligo is a skin disorder characterized by white patches that can appear on various parts of the body. This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at the condition, including possible causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options.
Alopecia areata is a condition that affects a person's hair follicles and causes sporadic hair loss. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at alopecia areata and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Contact dermatitis is a condition in which the skin becomes inflamed after exposure to certain substances. This eMedTV article offers an introduction to this type of skin inflammation, noting in particular its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Lamisil is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat fingernail and toenail fungus. This part of the eMedTV archives explains how the drug works and offers details on its effects, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Atopic dermatitis is a noncontagious skin rash that is often made worse by allergens like wool or pet hair. This eMedTV article discusses this form of eczema in detail, including possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Triamcinolone is a medication that can treat several conditions, such as asthma and allergies. This eMedTV article provides an overview of triamcinolone, describing the various forms of the medicine, its uses, dosing information, and side effects.
Body lice are small, wingless insects that live primarily on clothing. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at body lice, explaining how they are transmitted, diagnosed, and treated. This page also explains how they may transmit certain diseases.
Swimmer's itch is caused by an allergic reaction to a parasite found in birds and aquatic mammals. This eMedTV resource discusses swimmer's itch in detail, including the lifecycle of the parasite responsible, symptoms, and treatment options.
Dermatitis herpetiformis is a skin rash that is linked to celiac disease. This eMedTV article explains how a gluten-free diet can be useful in treating dermatitis herpetiformis. Not everyone with celiac disease develops this condition.
Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition often affecting the genitals, and is more common in women than in men. This eMedTV article explains lichen sclerosus, including symptoms, treatment options, and how a diagnosis is made.
Lice treatment can include medication, washing clothes in hot water, and nit picking, among other things. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at specific lice treatment options for head lice, body lice, and pubic lice.
Common Lamisil side effects include headache, diarrhea, or itching. This eMedTV segment also lists serious side effects that may require medical attention (such as difficulty breathing), as well as rare problems (such as low blood counts).
