Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an infectious illness caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii and carried by ticks. The disease starts with generalized flu-like symptoms and a characteristic rash....
What is Herpetic Whitlow?
Herpetic whitlow is a painful skin condition characterized by the formation of vesicles and blisters on fingernails. This contagious disease is...
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is a chronic inflammatory skin lesion that was first defined by Kaposi in 1869. Inflammation of the hair follicles causes...
Being the largest tissue of the body, the skin provides shelter to multiple microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Most microorganisms are not harmful...
What is Ichthyosis Vulgaris?
Ichthyosis is a skin disease that has many variants. The term "ichthyosis" is derived from the Greek word "ichthys," meaning fish,...