http://www.acneatoz.org/ Acne is a condition that can affect anyone: man, woman or child and, in a society that emphasizes the importance of outward appearance, is a major cause of personal anxiety (which often worsens the condition) and social stigma. en http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/puffy-eyes.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/puffy-eyes.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2006 02:04:34 GMT Puffy Eyes: Cause, Symptoms, How to Get Rid of Puffy Eyes, Home Remedy for Puffy Eyes The skin under the eyes is the thinnest anywhere on the body and is prone to dryness due to having fewer oil glands than the rest of facial skin. Fat pads surround the eyes, and the muscles that encase the upper and lower eyelids hold [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/hives.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/hives.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2006 02:01:13 GMT Hives: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment , How to Get Rid of Hives Hives are red, itchy, raised sections of skin. Hives may appear in varying shapes and sizes like rings or large patches. Wheals (welts), red lesions with a red "flare" at the borders, are one manifestation of hives. Hives range in size from a [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/fungal-skin-infections.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/fungal-skin-infections.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:59:06 GMT Fungal Skin Infections: Fungal infections of the skin and its Treatment Various germs such as fungi and bacteria live harmlessly on the skin and inside the body. However certain types of fungus, or overgrowths of normally harmless types can cause the symptoms of a fungal infection of the [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/mastocytosis.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/mastocytosis.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:55:03 GMT Mastocytosis Mastocytosis is the term for a group of disorders caused by excessive number of andquot;mast cellsandquot;. It is most common in kids, but the more relevant forms are seen in both children and adults. Mast cell is found throughout the body, but are specially plentiful in the skin and digestive tract. Mast cells are part of the immune defenses [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/ecthyma.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/ecthyma.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:54:02 GMT Ecthyma: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Ecthyma is a skin infection characterised by crusted sores beneath which ulcers form. It is a deep form of impetigo as the same bacteria causing the infection are involved but ecthyma causes deeper erosions of the skin. Echthy Causes of Ecthyma The streptococcal organism most often causes ecthyma. Any trauma or [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/amoebiasis.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/amoebiasis.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:51:56 GMT Amoebiasis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Amoebiasis is an influence caused by the parasites entamoeba histolytica. People living or travelling in developing countries are most at risk from the disease, which occurs when something infected with the parasite is eaten or swallowed. The disease can [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/staphylococcal-scalded-skin-syndrome.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/staphylococcal-scalded-skin-syndrome.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:48:50 GMT Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is an illness, caused by a type of bacteria, in which large sheets of skin may peel away. SSSS primarily strikes children under the age of five, particularly infants. Clusters of SSSS cases (epidemics) can occur in newborn nurseries, when staff [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/cellulitis.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/cellulitis.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 07:36:37 GMT Cellulitis: Cellulitis Bacterial Infection, Cause, Treatment Cellulitis is a deep bacterial infection of the skin. The infection usually involves the face, or the arms and legs. It may happen in normal skin, but it usually occurs after some type of trauma causes an opening in your skin. [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/bacterial-skin-infections/cellulitis.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/bacterial-skin-infections/cellulitis.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 07:32:41 GMT Cellulitis: Cellulitis Bacterial Infection, Cause, Treatment Cellulitis is a deep bacterial infection of the skin. The infection usually involves the face, or the arms and legs. It may happen in normal skin, but it usually occurs after some type of trauma causes an opening [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/necrotizing-skin-infection.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/necrotizing-skin-infection.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 07:25:23 GMT Necrotizing Skin Infection: Cause, Symptoms and Treatment Invasion by and construction of pathogenic microorganisms in a bodily part or tissue, which may cause subsequent tissue injury and progress to overt disease through a variety of cellular or toxic mechanisms. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Necrotizing subcutaneous infection or fasciitis can be caused by a variety [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/impetigo.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/impetigo.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 07:22:30 GMT Impetigo Skin Infection, Symptom, Cause , Treatment and Prevention Impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria. It is most common in children and is contagious. Impetigo forms round, crusted, oozing spots that grow larger day by day. The hands and face are the favorite locations for impetigo, but it often appears on other [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/Erythrasma.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/Erythrasma.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 07:17:42 GMT Erythrasma: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention Erythrasma is a superficial skin infection caused by corynebacteria that commonly occurs in intertriginous spaces. While moderate itching and discomfort may be noted, the patient generally presents with only skin-color changes in the infected area. The infected skin is often reddish-brown, may be slightly raised from the [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/bacterial-skin-infections.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/bacterial-skin-infections.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 07:04:13 GMT Bacterial Skin Infections The skin provides an outstandingly good barrier against bacterial infections. Although many bacteria come in contact with or reside on the skin, they are normally unable to establish an infection. When bacterial skin infections do occur, they can range in size from a [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/skin-tag.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/skin-tag.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 06:55:34 GMT Skin Tag: Cause, Treatment, Home Remedy for Skin Tag Removal A skin tag is medically also termed a cutaneous papilloma or an acrochordon. However, a skin tag is best known as a skin tag. A skin tag is a common, harmless condition, which consists of a bit of skin that [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/vitiligo.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/vitiligo.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 06:36:25 GMT Vitiligo: Vitiligo Skin Disease, Symptoms, Treatment Vitiligo is a common skin disorder in which white spots appear on the skin usually occurring on both sides of the body in the same location. The disease has been around for thousands of years. Vitiligo occurs in 1-2% of the population. It affects sex, all races and all ages Symptoms of [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/herpes-simplex.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/herpes-simplex.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 06:33:18 GMT Herpes Simplex: Herpes Simplex Virus, Herpes Simplex Type Herpes simplex is commonly referred to as cold sores or fever blisters. It is a viral infection of the skin that may occur once or return again and again. This is because when the virus is cleared from the skin by the immune system it hides in the nerves and [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/tinea-cruris.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/tinea-cruris.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 06:30:21 GMT Tinea Cruris: Acute Tinea Cruris, Cause, Symptoms and Treatment Tinea cruris is a fungal skin infection of the groin. The fungi that can cause a skin infection can be divided into three groups according to their favourite hosts: Fungi preferring earth (geophile) Fungi preferring animals (zoophile) Fungi preferring [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/shingles.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/shingles.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 06:19:38 GMT Shingles: Shingles Virus, Causes, Symptom, Treatment and Prevention Herpes zoster, a painful viral infection commonly called shingles, which is caused by the chicken pox virus. Shingles can develop in anyone who has had chicken pox. More than 1 of every 10 people who had chicken pox as children get shingles as adults, usually over age 60. The [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/psoriasis.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/psoriasis.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 06:11:42 GMT Psoriasis: Symptom, Cause, Treatment Psoriasis is the inflammatory condition of skin. There are five types of Psoriasis, each with distinct signs and symptoms. About 10% and 30% of people who develop psoriasis get a related form of arthritis "psoriatic arthritis". The psoriatic arthritis causes inflammation of the joints. The most common type of psoriasis is Plaque psoriasis. It is estimated that [...] http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/scabies.htm http://www.acneatoz.org/rare-skin-disorders/scabies.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 06:09:30 GMT Scabies: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Scabies are common type of skin infections. Scabies causes small itchy bumps and blisters due to tiny mites that burrow into the top layer of human skin to lay their eggs. The burrow appears as short, wavy, reddish, or darkened lines on the [...]