Eczema Ana M, Silao , MA Alaska Career College Eczema Eczema is from a Greek word meaning, “to boil” it is a non-contagious skin disease characterized dry, red, itchy, and scaly skin. Eczema is also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic form. Nearly 31 million Americans suffer from AD. Eczema is a very common disease occurring in infants, children, and adults. Many signs and symptoms are noticeable like dry, itchy skin that tends to itch a lot more and the causes. In addition, treatments…
Atopic Eczema is a disease of the skin which is part of the Integumentary System. The Integumentary System consist of the skin, hair, and nails. Atopic means it occurs on top of the body. Eczema is a form of dermatitis or skin inflammation. This disease is characterized by inflammation of the skin that causes itching. Atopic Eczema is a chronic disease, which means it lasts over a long period of time with periods of on and off again flare ups as discussed by (Brown, S. 2016). Eczema causes many…
that causes chicken pox. Unlike chicken pox, a shingles rash may lie dormant for days, even weeks, after the initial symptoms: headache, flu symptoms without a fever, light sensitivity, and an itching or tingling pain in different parts of the body. Also, unlike chicken pox, a shingles rash will only appear on one side of the body. A shingles rash is rarely itchy, instead it is highly painful. Many seniors claim the burning of the shingles rash is one of the most painful events of their life.…
Many side effects can occur at the side of the cancer treatment but the most noticeable side effect is a rash. Rashes that occur from the treatment can appear in two ways: like acne or like measles. The types of rashes that occur from the treatment a normally a mild or moderate rash but sometimes patients experience a severe rash that can affect their day-to-day life. A patient can also experience dry and itchy skin as a side effect of their treatment, which is also…
and meloxicam. Not only does he currently have high cholesterol and feeling pains from his neck down to his lower back, for about 40 years Mr. Bear has been prescribed doxycycline monohydrate as well as triamcinolone acetonide for his eczema and skin rash on both of his upper arms, and rosacea on his cheeks. The liver makes lipoproteins to distribute cholesterol in the body as well as to bring…
[CDC], 2016). One or two days after the illness begins, a characteristic red rash appears. The rash usually first appears on the neck, underarm, and groin and then spreads over the body and feels like sandpaper. Hand-foot-mouth disease is a common viral illness that starts with a fever, decreased appetite, sore throat, and malaise. One or two days later the fever starts, painful sores can develop in the mouth and a skin rash with red spots may also develop on the palms of the hands and soles…
virus, there are still ways to help a person get through it. Varicella can’t be treated using antibiotics but there are medicines that relieve the symptoms and help to control them. Creams from your local pharmacy that help with the itching and red rash can be bought, although they do not cure the infection. Children can receive a vaccination from the age of 18 months to help try and prevent the virus. Paracetamol can help your child or the infected person if they are feeling tired and irritable…
Do you remember the time when you had chicken pox? How did you feel? Furthermore, did you run bout the house, confused about what you had? Where these are relevant questions, I am sure you have questions about the origin of the varicella zoster virus also known as "chicken pox." After this presentation, you should be capable of, identifying the symptoms of chicken pox. In addition, you should be competent to describe the condition and prescribe the appropriate medical attention to an infected…
dishes piled up in the garage. A couple of months ago, the reporter saw Jasmine, and she had a rash on her wrist and it looked like someone had burned half of her wrist off (around her fingers). Also, the child (Jasmine) had a rash on the side of her stomach. Two months ago, Turkesiah (mother) took the child to the doctor and she was seen by Dr. Jennifer Grayson (Pediatrician). The reporter said the rash on Jasmine’s wrist and on the side of her stomach…
on their arms and legs. The lesions are target shaped, concentric circles on the skin that sometimes have scabs or blisters in the center. The rash begins…