Posts Tagged ‘verrues’
Viral warts (verrucae vulgaris)
Sunday, November 29th, 2009Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland Viral Wart (verrucae vulgaris or common wart) What causes warts ? Warts are harmless skin growths caused by a virus. They can grow on any part of the body, like on the face, along the forearms or on the finger. Warts have a rough surface on which tiny, […]
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 […]
