Archives: 2007 September

Psoriasis used to be considered strictly a skin condition, and was treated as such. However, recent studies point toward the malfunctioning of the body’s immune system as a cause of psoriasis, which has put it in a similar category with autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. This has changed the way medical professionals view [...]

Popularity: 10% [?]

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red and silvery scaled patches to appear on the skin. They are known to be areas where the skin over produced and it is not dangerous. It is an often recurring condition that can leave sufferers feeling depressed. Psoriasis and low self esteem seems to [...]

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Psoriasis affects many people around the world, and the sight of this condition is most disconcerting. Psoriasis affects the skin with white silvery patches that seem to be constantly peeling. This condition also affects the joints of a person. The patches of psoriasis are called plaques. The areas of the body [...]

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Nummular eczematous dermatitis, also known as either nummular dermatitis or nummular eczema is not the same as the condition atopic eczema. Nummular eczema is a more stubborn rash that leaves patches that are shaped like coins on the skin. The lesions of nummular eczema, when they get older, can become clear in the [...]

Popularity: 14% [?]

Eczema seems to be on the increase as more families use central heating, have pets and frequently use scented products and bubble bath. Dry skin is a problem but eczema is a worse case of skin problem that can become extremely irritating. Natural skin care products seem to be the ideal solution for [...]

Popularity: 27% [?]

There are fundamentally two main medical causes of eczema. The most common of these is the skins response as an organ to allergens of all forms. The second most common medical cause of eczema can be caused by systemic conditions such as cancer, lupus or some form of infection of the skin. [...]

Popularity: 13% [?]

Eczema is a potentially painful condition of the skin that is characterized by dry, scaly patches of skin that can burn and itch. While eczema is not a serious condition in most cases, it is not a comfortable one, and therefore relief is sought by sufferers in a most urgent way at times. One means [...]

Popularity: 33% [?]