Heliotrope rash is a rare inflammatory condition that is characterized by weakness of the muscles and a marked rash on the skin. It is medically categorized as a persistent inflammatory myopathy and only one of 3 such disorders. Heliotrope rash gets its name from the tendency of plants to develop towards sunlight, i.e. heliotropic. The… Continue reading Heliotrope Rash
Category: Skin Diseases
Poison Ivy Rash
Poison ivy rash is an adverse reaction caused by some irritants which are present in plants like poison ivy and in some other toxic plants like poison sumac and poison oak. The oily resin called as urushiol present in these plants causes increased skin irritation, which results in the development of poison ivy rash. Poison … Continue reading Poison Ivy Rash
Fordyce Spots on Lips
Fordyce Spots are a skin disorder named after a dermatologist from America, John Addison Fordyce. They are also called by different names such as Fordyce’s condition, Fordyce granules, Angiokeratoma of the scrotum, and sebaceous prominence. They can affect both men and women of all age groups. Fordyce Spots are skin colored, yellow-white, or pale red… Continue reading Fordyce Spots on Lips
Lupus Rash
Lupus is an immune system-specific disease or rather an autoimmune disease. Under the prevalence of this condition, the immune system assaults the organs and body cells. This eventually causes dysfunction of organs and their subsequent damage, if not treated or kept in check. The organs that are prone to attack of immune system may include… Continue reading Lupus Rash