Sunday, 27 September 2015

Skin and Eye Conditions

  • Boil - infection under the skin: a painful red bump or a cluster of painful red bumps


  • Scabies - an infestation of mites: bite-like sores that itch intensely, and that may have started on your hands, or between your fingers




  • Impetigo - a rash caused by a bacterial infection: crusted, tan-colored sores formed near nose or lip





  • Ringworm - a fungal infection: bald spot on scalp or a "ring" of itchy red skin


  • Acne -  small, pus-filled sacs or pimples, blackheads or sore, red bumps

  • Rosacea - a skin disease that affects the face: redness around cheeks, chin, forehead or nose



  • Folliculitis - an infection of the hair follicle: a small, boil-like infection around a hair shaft or pore







  • Cellulitis - an infection of the skin: red, tender and swollen areas of skin, perhaps around a cut or scrape






  • Contact dermatitis - a reaction to detergents, perfumes and other substances: a red, scaling rash


  • Psoriasis - a condition caused by the overproduction of skin cells: white, scaly rash over red, irritated skin, possibly on elbows and knees






  • Conjunctivitis - an infection or swelling in the eye area where blood vessels  become inflamed, giving the eye a red or pink colour. Contagious! Do not share wash cloths, cotton pads, etc. 





  • Stye - a small, painful lump on the eyelid. Vision shouldn't be affected.





http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stye/Pages/introduction.aspx

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