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Skin disease
Acne
Acne is a very common skin condition that occurs mainly during puberty, but can also occur in adults. It is an inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles, which can ma
Actinic keratosis
Actinic keratosis, also known as solar keratosis or senile keratosis, is a premalignant lesion of the skin caused by long-term exposure to UV radiation. It is one of the most commo
Allergic contact dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is one of the most common skin conditions and occurs when a person has an allergic reaction to a substance that comes into contact with the skin.
Athlete’s foot
Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection of the skin of the feet. It is a very common disease that can be caused by different types of fungi.
Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is a malignant tumor that usually occurs on the skin. It arises from the basal cells of the top layer of the skin, called the epidermis, and grows very slowly.
Erysipelas
Erysipelas or erysipelas is a bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues that causes redness, swelling and pain. The disease is caused by various bacteria, but most c
Hand eczema
Hand eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that manifests on the hands and can be triggered by a variety of factors.
Head lice
Head lice (pediculosis capitis) are parasitic insects that live on the human scalp. They feed on human blood and can cause itching and skin irritation.
Hives
Hives (also called urticaria) is a common skin condition characterized by itchy, red, raised rashes. Symptoms can last from a few hours to several weeks and can be triggered by a v
Melanoma
A melanoma is a malignant tumor that arises from pigment-forming cells (melanocytes) and usually occurs in the skin. It is the most dangerous skin cancer and can form metastases th
Nail fungus
Nail fungus, also called onychomycosis, is an infection caused by fungi. It occurs when fungal spores invade the nail plate and infect the nail structure and bed.
Perioral dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition that usually affects the face. It manifests as red, itchy and scaly rashes that can spread around the mouth and on the nose an
Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rosea is a common skin disorder characterized by a rash. It is a self-limiting condition that usually resolves on its own within weeks. The exact cause is unknown, but i
Plantar wart
A plantar wart (also called plantar wart) is a painful and persistent wart that forms on the sole of the foot. It is a benign skin growth caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV).
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease caused by accelerated cell division in the skin. This causes red, scaly and often itchy skin lesions to form, which can appear on v
Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterized by persistent redness in the facial area. The exact cause of the condition is unknown, but it is thought to be due to genetic and
Seborrheic Eczema
Seborrheic eczema is a common, benign skin condition characterized by scaly, red skin rashes. It often occurs on the scalp, face and chest, but can also occur on other parts of the
Senile wart
Senile wart, also known as seborrheic keratosis, is a benign skin tumor that usually develops in older age. The condition most commonly occurs in areas that are more frequently exp
Shingles
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful disease caused by the recurrence of the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. The virus remains inactive in the body after chi
Preventive medicine
Skin cancer screening
Skin cancer screening is an important measure for the early detection of skin cancer. Most skin cancers develop from pigmentary abnormalities called moles and can be cured if diagn
Skin prophylaxis
In dermatology, there are several ways of prophylaxis to prevent or treat skin diseases.
Beauty
Aesthetic dermatology
Aesthetic dermatology refers to the medical specialty that deals with improving the appearance of the skin, hair and nails. Here, various techniques and treatments are used to achi
Peelings
Peels are a popular aesthetic treatment in dermatology used to smooth, brighten and renew the skin.