🌿 Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition causing dry, itchy, and red skin. It often begins in childhood and is linked to other allergic conditions like asthma and hay fever. 🔍 Causes ⚠️ Symptoms 🧪 Diagnosis 🛠️ Treatment 🛡️ Management Tips
🧑🦲 Alopecia Areata – Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes sudden, patchy hair loss on the scalp or other parts of the body. The immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to hair falling out. 🔍 Causes ⚠️ Symptoms 🧪 Diagnosis 🛠️ Treatment
🌟 Hives (Urticaria) Hives, or urticaria, are raised, itchy, red or skin-colored welts on the skin’s surface caused by an allergic reaction or other triggers. They can vary in size and shape and often appear suddenly. 🔍 Causes ⚠️ Symptoms 🛠️ Treatment 🛡️ When to Seek Medical Help
🦠 Skin Infections Skin infections are caused by various microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that invade the skin, leading to inflammation and other symptoms. 🔍 Types of Skin Infections 1. Bacterial Infections 2. Viral Infections 3. Fungal Infections 4. Parasitic Infections ⚠️ Common Symptoms 🧪 Diagnosis 🛠️ Treatment 🛡️ Prevention Tips
⚡ Acute Hives (Acute Urticaria) Acute hives are sudden, red, itchy, raised welts on the skin that appear quickly and last less than 6 weeks (usually a few hours to days). 🔍 Causes ⚠️ Symptoms 🛠️ Treatment 🛡️ When to Seek Emergency Care
🌿 Chronic Hives (Chronic Urticaria) Chronic hives are red, itchy, raised welts (wheals) on the skin that last for more than 6 weeks, often appearing and disappearing unpredictably. 🔍 Causes ⚠️ Symptoms 🧪 Diagnosis 🛠️ Treatment 🛡️ Tips
🌟 Physical Urticaria Physical urticaria is a type of hives (urticaria) triggered by physical stimuli such as pressure, temperature changes, sunlight, or vibration. It causes itchy, raised, red welts on the skin. 🔍 Types of Physical Urticaria ⚠️ Symptoms 🛠️ Treatment 🛡️ Tips
Brittle nails refer to nails that easily crack, split, peel, or break. They often feel dry, rough, and weak. 🔍 Causes of Brittle Nails Category Examples Environmental factors Frequent wetting/drying, exposure to detergents or harsh chemicals Aging Natural nail changes with age Nutritional deficiencies Lack of iron, biotin, zinc, or vitamins A, C, E Medical
Nail pitting is the presence of small, pinpoint depressions or pits on the surface of the nails. It is often a sign of an underlying nail matrix problem. 🔍 What Causes Nail Pitting? ⚠️ Features 🛠️ Diagnosis 🛡️ Management
Melanonychia refers to a brown or black discoloration of the nail plate due to melanin pigment deposition. It can appear as a single longitudinal stripe or affect the entire nail. 🔍 Types of Melanonychia Type Description Longitudinal melanonychia A pigmented stripe running from nail base to tip, often benign but may require evaluation Diffuse melanonychia
