Dermatitis Conditions

A detailed look at other common types of dermatitis, including description, symptoms, and treatment.

Cold Sores

Cold sores are small blisters around the mouth, caused by the herpes simplex virus. They are sometimes called fever blisters. The most common strain of the virus causing cold sores is herpes simplex virus 1. It can be spread by kissing or sharing eating utensils or even sharing towels.

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a serious deep infection of the skin caused by bacteria. It often occurs in an area that has already had an injury or skin break.

Yeast Infection

Yeast is a fungus normally found inside your body and on your skin. When too much yeast grows, it can cause an infection. Antifungal creams or medicines taken by mouth are used to treat it.

Blisters

Blisters are bubbles on the skin that are filled with bloody or clear fluid. Blisters are common injuries and often heal on their own.

Peptic Ulcers

A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of your stomach or the first part of your small intestine (duodenum).

Baldness

Baldness, or hair loss, can be caused by many things including aging, hormones or illness. It's more common in men and can be treated with hair transplants or other procedures.

Topic Index - Digestive Disorders

Detailed information on digestive disorders, including anatomy of the digestive system, digestive disorders diagnosis, digestive disorders medications, colorectal cancer, esophageal cancer, and stomach cancer

Bacterial Skin Infections

Detailed information on the most common bacterial skin infections, including cellulitis, folliculitis, boils, carbuncles, and staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

Acne Scar Removal

Detailed information on different methods for acne scar removal. These include dermabrasion, chemical peels, collagen injections, laser resurfacing, punch grafts, and autologous fat transfer.