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Living With Vitiligo - Tatsachen Uber Atopische Dermatitis
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Living With Vitiligo

Living with vitiligo can be difficult, both emotionally and psychologically. This eMedTV page offers tips that can make coping with the disease easier, including information on finding support groups and using make-up to cover white patches.

Medizinische Behandlungsformen der Atopischen Dermatitis

Medizinische Behandlungsformen der Atopischen Dermatitis

Mometasone

Mometasone is a drug that treats several conditions, such as asthma, allergies, and certain skin problems. This eMedTV page describes the various forms of mometasone, as well as their uses, side effects, and dosing guidelines.

Orbital Cellulitis

This eMedTV page describes orbital cellulitis, which is an infection that can lead to permanent vision problems. The bacteria that cause the condition in adults and children are described, as are symptoms, risk factors, complications, and treatment.

Perianal Cellulitis

Perianal cellulitis is a bacterial infection that occurs around the anal orifice. This eMedTV Web page discusses the causes and symptoms of perianal cellulitis, and provides information about diagnosis and treatment of the infection.

Periorbital Cellulitis

Periorbital cellulitis is a bacterial infection that occurs around the eyelid. This section of the eMedTV library provides information about the symptoms of periorbital cellulitis and discusses diagnosis and treatment of this infection.

Precautions and Warnings With Botulinum Toxin Type A

Knowing precautions and warnings with botulinum toxin type A can help ensure a safe treatment process, so this eMedTV page lists some of the more common ones. This includes things to discuss with your doctor and people who should avoid the drug.

Side Effects of Botulinum Toxin Type A

Most people don't usually experience side effects of botulinum toxin type A, but they can occur. This eMedTV page lists common side effects that have been seen with the drug, rare side effects, and side effects that require prompt medical attention.

Side Effects of Terbinafine

This eMedTV article lists possible side effects of terbinafine, including headache, increased liver enzymes, or hives. Side effects that require medical attention are also listed, such as unexplained skin rash, wheezing, or vision changes.

Signs of Body Lice

An unexplained rash and intense itching are some of the common signs of body lice. This page from the eMedTV archives describes other symptoms of body lice and provides an overview of what the body louse looks like in each stage of its life cycle.

Skin

This eMedTV article explains how the three layers of skin -- the epidermis, the dermis, and the hypodermis -- work together to protect you and keep you healthy.

Skin Cancer Information

Skin Exam

As this eMedTV article explains, a regular skin exam will help you learn what is normal for your skin. This article provides a detailed explanation of how to perform this exam, when to perform it, and lists unusual things to look for.

Swimmer's Itch

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.

Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis

As this eMedTV article explains, common symptoms of atopic dermatitis include itching, hives, and a rash on the face or hands and feet. However, people with these symptoms don't always have atopic dermatitis; other conditions share these symptoms.

Symptoms of Cellulitus

Cellulitis symptoms can include redness, warmth, and swelling at the site of the infected skin. This eMedTV page covers the different types of cellulitis symptoms. Symptoms of cellulitus is a common misspelling and variation of cellulitis symptoms.

Symptoms of Lichen Sclerosus

Symptoms of lichen sclerosus vary, depending on the area affected, but itching is the most common. This eMedTV segement discusses symptoms of lichen sclerosus affecting the genital areas, such as the vulva, anus, and penis.

Tatsachen Uber Atopische Dermatitis

Tatsachen Uber Atopische Dermatitis