Articles on dermatology

How to get rid of cellulite on the legs and buttocks: massage, exercises, wraps Cellulite is called dystrophic changes in subcutaneous fat, as a result of which the skin takes on the appearance of an orange peel (pits/bumps appear in it). The condition occurs when fatty deposits penetrate between th

Natalia Osovalyuk, dermatovenerologist at Dobrobut Medical Center, tells about the peculiarities of their use for children. Oncologists have noticed that melanoma (skin cancer) occurs 10-20 times more often in adult patients who have received sunburns in childhood. It should also be noted that chil

If you have red blisters on your body that look like a nettle burn, you are dealing with a dermatological disease called urticaria. To treat this disease, a doctor must identify the cause and determine the type. Dermatologist Tetiana Selivanova tells about the types, causes and treatment. Urticaria

Lymphadenopathy in children: key points of diagnosis Lymphadenopathy – this is a condition of hyperplasia (enlargement) of lymph nodes. This term is a preliminary diagnosis that requires further clarification with the help of clinical and laboratory examination and observation in dynamics. Th

Skin cancers are malignant tumors that develop from the cells of the superficial layer of the skin (epidermis). There are 2 main types of skin cancers - basal cell and squamous cell. Both types have a favorable prognosis, as they quite rarely metastasize to lymph nodes and internal organs, and there

Melanoma is a malignant skin tumor that develops from melanocytes—cells that produce the pigment melanin. The diagnosis is established after performing an excisional biopsy (removal of the tumor with a small margin from the tumor edge) and histological examination, during which the thickness

According to official statistics, almost every inhabitant of the planet is infected with some type of herpes. One of the most common is herpes zoster, the infectious agent of which has the beautiful name Varicella zoster. Herpes zoster - what is it? Herpes zoster - what kind of disease is it, what

Each person has his own smell. However, when a person's body odor becomes too strong or pungent and starts to repel others, it can be a serious problem. General information Bad body odor is usually easy to prevent by following simple hygiene rules. Unfortunately, people who suffer from this proble

On the basis of LDC "Dobrobut" str. There is an inpatient department of otorhinolaryngology and maxillofacial surgery at Simii Idzikovskikh, 3. Otolaryngologists and maxillofacial surgeons conduct daily appointments in polyclinics and hospitals. One of the most common problems with which patients

The development of malignant neoplasia of the skin prevails in the light-skinned population, in particular - in blue-eyed and gray-eyed people with blond hair, redheads, as they are prone to sunburn and freckles. Women and men are affected with equal frequency, dark-skinned people are rarely affecte

The influence of the sun on the skin Tan — it is the darkening of the skin due to the production of melanin pigment by the cells of the lower layer of the epidermis, called melanocytes, under the influence of ultraviolet UV rays, which activate them. Ultraviolet takes part in the natural syn

Arthritis is an inflammatory process of any origin in any joint. Signs of arthritis of the hands or, for example, the foot, will be similar due to the classic ""five"" manifestations of inflammation. These include redness, swelling, increased local temperature, pain, and impaired function (specifica

Treatment of granuloma: clinical recommendations Granuloma is a small limited nodular accumulation of granulations in tissues, which develops in response to a chronic inflammatory process or the presence of a foreign body. The causes of granuloma formation are various infectious and non-infectious a

Kaposi's sarcoma: causes, symptoms and diagnosis The first documented description of Kaposi's sarcoma dates back to 1872. In European countries, people in the age range from 50 to 70 years are more prone to the disease, and men get sick 2-3 times more often than the female part of the population. W

Melanoma (skin cancer) – a malignant skin disease characterized by rapid development and damage to internal organs. Most often, the disease is diagnosed in young people and older people (after 65 years). Representatives of the European race with light skin are at the greatest risk. Heredity pl

How to treat a boil: recommendations of a specialist A furuncle is a purulent inflammation of the hair bulb and the sebaceous gland, which is located next to it. Doctors call the appearance of multiple boils on different areas of the skin furunculosis. Causes of furunculosis: staphylococcal infectio

Skin transplantation for children and adults - features of dermoplasty Skin transplantation is performed if there is a need to hide or partially correct deep defects. For example, skin transplantation after burns, lacerations and deep wounds from dog bites is always relevant. There are several typ

Causes, signs and treatment of ingrown nail An ingrown nail is a pathology in which the nail plate has grown into the nail roller (into its lateral edge). The disease is not critical, but only a surgeon can remove the ingrown nail plate. Most often, the pathology develops on the nail plate of the