Genital Warts (condyloma acuminata) Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland What are genital warts? It is a sexually transmitted infection located in the genital/anal area. It is caused by an infection with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Warts located on the hands, feet and fingers are not sexually transmitted and are caused by other subtypes…
DetailsWhat is chancroid? It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacteria called Haemophilus Ducreyi. The individual presents generally with painful ulcers, single or multiple overlying a “dirty” base. Some patients complain of painful swellings in the inguinal folds. The condition is diagnosed by demonstrating the organism through culture of the ulcer secretions. An…
DetailsWhat is genital herpes? It is a sexually transmitted infected caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are 2 types of HSV: type I and type II. How do I catch genital herpes? Sexual intercourse with an infected individual An infected partner may not have noticeable erosions. Transmission from the mother to the child…
DetailsGonorrhoea Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland What is gonorrhoea? It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria Gonorrhoeae. How is gonorrhoea transmitted? Sexual intercourse with an infected individual (vaginal, anal, oral). Mother to child transmission (when delivering through the birth canal. A casual social contact or “accidental contaminations” while sitting on the…
DetailsHIV infection (“HIV positive”) and AIDS Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland What is AIDS? AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is the final stage of the infection of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). How can I be infected with HIV? Non protected sexual intercourse with an infected individual Sharing of syringes and…
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Schnitzler’s syndrome with prominent neutrophil infiltration misdiagnosed as Sweet’s syndrome: a typical example of urticarial neutrophilic dermatosis. Asahina A, Sakurai N, Suzuki Y, Narushima K Clin Exp Dermatol 2009 Nov 19 The authors present possible pathophysiological links and discuss new therapeutic options like tocilizumab. Schnitzler’s syndrome is a rare disorder of unknown aetiology characterized by…
DetailsAtarax ® (Hydroxyzine): used for the treatment of urticaria and pruritus Zyrtec ® (Zirtec ®, Zirtek ®, Ziptex ®, Zyrlex ®)(Cetirizine): used for the treatment of urticaria and pruritus (itch) Note that the list is updated regularly as all pharmaceutical companies and products are not included. This is simply a guide to medications which are…
DetailsAcneDerm ® Line AcneDerm Medicated Lotion ® (Azelaic Acid), AcneDerm Foaming Wash ® (Cetrimide, Chlorhexidine Gluconate). Aquim Gel ® Dermaid ® (Hydrocortisone) Line DermAid 0.5% Cream ®, DermAid Soft 0.5% Cream ®, Dermaid 1% Cream ® Egoderm ® line Egoderm Cream ® (ichtammol (ichthyol)), Egoderm Ointment ® (ichtammol (ichtyol), zinc oxide) EgoPsoryl TA ® (Coal…
DetailsAveeno ®: used as a moisturiser Daktarin ® (miconazole): used as an antifungal. Rogaine ® (minoxidil): used in hair loss (androgenetic (androgenic) alopecia) Remicade ® (infliximab): biologic agent used in the treatment of psoriasis Stelara ® (ustekimumab): biologic agent used in the treatment of psoriasis Note that the list is updated regularly as all pharmaceutical…
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