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Featured Tests and Procedures
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.
Featured Conditions and Diseases
Allergic contact dermatitis is a type of skin inflammation caused by contact with an allergen. This eMedTV segment takes a look at the symptoms and treatment of this condition, and also lists several substances that are likely to cause it.
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.
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.
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.
Breast cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that occurs on the breast. As this eMedTV article explains, skin affected by cellulitis will commonly be red, swollen, and warm and painful to the touch. Breast cellulitis is treated with antibiotics.
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.
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.
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.
Facial cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that occurs on the face. This section of the eMedTV archives discusses facial cellulitis in detail, including information about its symptoms and common treatment options for the infection.
Hot tub rash infections are caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which is a common bacteria in water and soil. This eMedTV resource discusses hot tub rash in detail, including symptoms and treatment options.
Irritant contact dermatitis is a condition that can occur when skin is exposed to an irritating substance. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at this skin condition, noting in particular its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
This eMedTV Web page describes leg cellulitis, which is a condition characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain. Causes of the condition, risk factors, common symptoms, the diagnostic process, and treatment options are also described.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Featured Medications
Botulinum toxin type A is used to treat frown lines and wrinkles, but can be used for other conditions, too. This eMedTV page explains what botulinum toxin type A is, how it's used, the drug's effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
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.
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.
Terbinafine is commonly prescribed to treat both fingernail and toenail fungus. This segment of the eMedTV library explains how the drug works and offers an in-depth look at its uses, effects, dosage information, and possible side effects.
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.
Featured Anatomy
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.
