Sebaceous hyperplasia is a skin infection which occurs in the form of yellowish bumps on the face. This infection occurs when the anomalies of sebaceous glands extend and turn into yellow colored bumps. These glands occur beneath the skin and its function is to secrete oily substance known as ‘sebum.’ Sebaceous glands are present mostly… Continue reading Sebaceous Hyperplasia
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Erysipelas
What is Erysipelas ? It is a skin disease which features acute bacterial infection of the shallow lymphatic tissues and the outer dermis.It means that the upper or superficial layers of the skin get infected by bacteria. The most common pathogen is group A streptococcal bacteria, particularly streptococcuspyogenes. Erysipelas leads to formation of a striking… Continue reading Erysipelas
HIV Rash
Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV can lead to the formation of pigmented and dark rashes throughout the body. Such abnormal rashes are referred to as HIV rash. These rashes usually make an appearance 2 to 3 weeks after the initial infection. The primary cause of HIV rash is infection with the HIV… Continue reading HIV Rash
Alagille Syndrome
Alagille syndrome occurs when there are a reduced number of bile ducts in liver. When bile is synthesized in the liver it is stored in the gall bladder. The bile ducts act as the tubes in which the bile moves from the liver to the gallbladder. Bile ducts are also known as hepatic ducts. The… Continue reading Alagille Syndrome