Tag: Skin rash
Trypanosomiasis: Key Facts About This Parasitic Disease
 Trypanosomiasis, or Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as the African sleeping sickness /Sleeping sickness, is a parasitic, infectious disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma brucei (Gambian...
West Nile Virus Rash: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention Tips
West Nile virus (WNV) rash is a dermatological manifestation seen in some individuals infected with the West Nile virus, which is transmitted primarily through...
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...
