inflammatory disease of the skin, hair follicles, and mucous membranes. The cause of lichen planus is unknown; however, some lichenoid rashes are associated with allergic reactions to medications.

Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...

Common skin rashes in children can be easily identifiable, such as those caused by diaper rash or an insect bite. Pictures of skin rashes can help you to recognize ringworm, measles, and more when you ...

Nov. 21, 2024 — Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an immune disease that affects up to 4% of the global population and causes painful, recurring skin lesions and inflammation, primarily in the ...

This fungal infection on the skin transforms into a rash that can eventually look like white or light spots. Tinea versicolor can cause white spots to appear on the back, upper arms, chest ...

Nov. 19, 2024 — A study provides insights into the diversity of cancer-associated fibroblasts in white and black skin cancer and describes their different immunomodulatory roles in the tumor ...

Eczema is a group of conditions that make your skin inflamed or irritated. The most common type is atopic dermatitis. Conditions That Can Look Like Eczema but Aren’t Your dermatologist or ...

Living with skin that’s prone to rosacea isn’t easy. Trying to pin down a trigger for your redness can be exhausting: It could be stress, extreme temperatures, spicy foods, fragrance ...

A new decade brings new skin concerns. “Aging seems to appear rather dramatically and suddenly in your 40s due to the onset of hormonal changes,” says Dr. Zenovia Gabriel, a Newport Beach ...

Painfully dry skin is associated with chronic skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis. Eczema: An inflammatory skin condition that causes a scaly, inflamed, itchy rash. Eczema is more likely ...

Some people can also have a skin reaction to Christmas trees, which could appear as a rash or inflamed, itchy bumps. Christmas tree syndrome is linked to allergens and irritants commonly found in ...