What is Candidiasis ? This is a kind of yeast infection affecting the diaper area. It is usually the result of irritation and maceration from urine and moisture under the diapers: It is almost always present after 3 days The heat and moisture allow the yeast to overgrow. How does it present ? Redness, swelling,…
Venous leg ulcer What are venous leg ulcers? Venous leg ulcers are the commonest cause of chronic, non-healing ulcers of the leg. They occur in adults of both sexes and can take a long time to heal. There are many other causes of chronic leg ulcers and proper evaluation by a medical doctor is needed…
What is Contact Allergy ? Contact allergy is an allergic skin reaction from coming into contact with a substance that is usually harmless. What are the common manifestations of contact allergy ? The commonest manifestation is an itchy rash that develops over a few days, after skin contact with a substance. The affected area first…
Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland Acne Vulgaris What is the cause of acne? There are several causes of acne. One theory is that when the male hormone level (testosterone) increases during puberty, the skin of an acne prone person reacts to the hormone and produces excess sebum. No one knows why some individual’s…
