Plantar hyperhidrosis is a chronic dermatosis characterized by increased sweating in the soles associated with impaired functioning of the eccrine sweat glands. The amount of sweat released does not correlate with physical exertion or overheating. Maceration of wet skin, the addition of fungal and bacterial infections lead to the appearance of an unpleasant odor, despite…
Axillary hyperhidrosis is a disorder affecting the eccrine sweat glands of the skin of the axillary areas, which is manifested by excessive sweating, intense unpleasant odor. The amount of sweat released does not correspond to the level of physical activity, significantly exceeds the physiological norm of dehumidification to maintain normal body temperature. The diagnosis is…
Palmar hyperhidrosis is a violation of the functioning of the eccrine sweat glands located in the skin of the palm surfaces of the hands, which is accompanied by increased sweating. Constantly cold, wet hands disrupt the social interaction of people, in severe cases they become an obstacle to mastering a number of professions. The diagnosis…
Hydradenitis is a purulent inflammatory process that occurs in the apocrine sweat glands when a staphylococcal infection penetrates them. In most cases, the apocrine glands of the armpits are affected. But there may be hydradenitis of the umbilical region, inguinal folds, anus, scrotum, labia majora. The diagnosis of hydradenitis is carried out according to its…
Giant pigmented nevus is a congenital benign neoplasm of the skin, which is a pigment spot of large size (more than 20 cm), sometimes occupying a significant part of the limb or trunk. Due to the characteristic appearance, the diagnosis of such a nevus is not difficult. Giant pigmented nevus refers to melanoma-threatening nevi, therefore,…
Hibernoma is a very rare tumor originating from brown adipose tissue, mainly developing in the paravertebral region, on the neck, in the armpits, in most cases benign, but there is also a malignant form. It appears as an elastic, spherical, slow-growing formation on the skin with a diameter of 1-13 centimeters, painless; there are no…
Dermatitis herpetiformis is a chronic recurrent skin lesion, manifested by a polymorphic rash in the form of erythematous spots, blisters, papules, blisters and accompanied by severe itching and burning. The disease got its name due to the fact that the elements of the rash in During dermatitis are grouped in the same way as rashes…
Impetigo herpetiformis is a rare pustulosis of pregnant women of unclear etiology. Clinically characterized by a spontaneous onset with a rise in temperature, the appearance of edematous erythema and small pustules on the inner surface of the thighs, in the folds of the skin. The hearth grows along the periphery, takes the form of a…
Herpes simplex – herpes simplex or vesicular lichen has been known to mankind since ancient times, and the name “herpes” is of Greek origin – “crawl”, “sneak up”, which fully corresponds to the clinical manifestations of diseases caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Due to the typical clinical picture, the diagnosis of herpes simplex…
Shingles has a second name – herpes zoster, since the causative agent is the herpes virus. The disease affects the nervous system and the skin, and therefore treatment is carried out by both neurologists and dermatologists, depending on which clinical manifestations are most pronounced. Shingles and chickenpox have a common etiology and pathogenesis. Shingles is…