Posts Tagged ‘infection’
Skin diseases related to housework
Sunday, November 29th, 2009Dr Christophe HSU – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland Common skin disorders that may arise from housework are: Irritant contact dermatitis This is the commonest skin disorder that can arise from housework. It commonly affects the hands. The condition usually begins with mild dryness, redness, peeling and scaliness on the hands. Later cracks and crusts develop. Causes […]
Folliculitis / Furuncles (Boils) / Carbuncles
Saturday, November 28th, 2009Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland What are Folliculitis and Furuncle (Boil) ? Folliculitis is a superficial inflammation of hair follicle (hair pore) caused by bacteria. When the infection affected on hair follicle, it is called a furuncle. When the infection affects several hair follicles and the adjacent tissue, it is called a carbuncle […]
