Tag: Skin rash
Biotinidase Deficiency: Understanding the Genetic Disorder
Biotinidase Deficiency is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder in which the enzyme biotinidase is deficient. The enzyme helps to recycle the vitamin biotin, and...
Erysipelas: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options
What is Erysipelas?
Erysipelas is a painful skin infection that affects the upper layer of the skin (dermis) and extends to the superficial cutaneous lymphatics...
Bullous Pemphigoid: Understanding Causes & Treatment
What is Bullous Pemphigoid?
Bullous Pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune bullous disorder. It is a rare skin condition in which large fluid-filled blisters...
Guttate Psoriasis: Diagnosis, Symptoms and Treatment
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can take different forms depending on skin color and tone. It generally presents with irritation and...
Pityriasis Rosea: Symptoms, Causes & Effective Treatments
Pityriasis Rosea is a skin disorder that starts with forming a scaly oval patch on your trunk and extremities. It mostly occurs in children...
Cutaneous Candidiasis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Being the largest tissue of the body, the skin provides shelter to multiple microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Most microorganisms are not harmful...
