Online Dermatologist Syphilis vs. Herpes: How to Tell the Difference Overview | What Is Syphilis? | What Is Herpes? | Syphilis vs. Herpes | Prevention & Managing | When to See a Doctor Despite many STDs being preventable or treatable, they continue to impose a considerable health and economic burden. STDs can lead to severe long-term consequences such as reproductive health issues, an elevated risk of certain cancers, and complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Syphilis and herpes are often confused in their early stages due to some overlapping symptoms, primarily involving sore ..read more

Online Dermatologist Genital Warts vs Genital Herpes: Spot the Differences Overview | Visual Symptom Comparison | In Detail Comparison | Living with | Preventive Measures | FAQ Key Takeaways   Distinct Viruses: Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus, while genital warts are caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Symptom Differences: Genital herpes typically presents with painful blisters or sores, whereas genital warts appear as flesh-colored or grey swellings, often in clusters. Transmission: Both conditions are primarily transmitted through s ..read more

Eczema Hypostatic Medically reviewed by The Dermatologists and written by Dr. Alexander Börve In A Nutshell What It Is: Venous eczema, or gravitational dermatitis, affects lower legs due to venous insufficiency. Who Gets It: Mostly middle-aged/older people, 20% over 70. Linked to deep vein issues, varicose veins. Causes: Fluid buildup, vein valve damage from clots or varicose veins, causing inflammation. Symptoms: Itchy, red, blistered, or dry and scaly skin patches. Orange-brown pigmentation, white scars, ‘champagne bottle’ leg shape. Complications: Secondary infections (impetigini ..read more

Online Dermatologist Surge in Sexually Transmitted Infections Across Europe Key Takeaways   Europe is experiencing a significant rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia, posing a major public health challenge. Young heterosexual individuals, especially young women, are notably affected by this surge, with changing sexual behaviors and antimicrobial resistance exacerbating the situation. Untreated STIs can lead to severe health complications, including infertility, chronic pain, and risks to pregnancy, highlighting the need for prompt diag ..read more

Online Dermatologist Importance of Sticking to Treatment Plans for Dermatology Patients Challenge of Adherence | Reasons for Treatment Non-Adherence | Strategies to Improve Adherence | Impact of Better Adherence | Conclusion Key Takeaways   Adherence to dermatology treatments significantly impacts patient health, preventing treatment failure and improving quality of life. Factors affecting adherence include socioeconomic status, treatment complexity, and the specific skin condition being treated. Strategies to improve adherence range from using eHealth tools and educational resources ..read more

Online Dermatologist Atypical moles Medically reviewed by The Dermatologists and written by Dr. Alexander Börve In A Nutshell Prevalence and Identification: Atypical moles, present in 10% of Americans, are larger, with irregular, notched borders and color variations. Melanoma Risk: Atypical moles increase melanoma risk, especially in individuals with fair skin and heavy freckling, though not all atypical moles become cancerous. Risk Factors and Family History: Having more than 10 atypical moles raises melanoma risk 14-fold, with significant risk also in those with a family history ..read more

Online Dermatologist Bartholin’s Cyst: Pictures, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment What Are Bartholin’s Cysts? | Symptoms | Seeking Medical Attention | Causes and Risk Factors | Diagnosis Process | Treatment | Prevention & Managing Recurrences Key Takeaways   Bartholin’s Glands: Located at the vaginal opening, these glands produce fluid for lubrication. Causes of Cysts: Fluid backup due to blocked gland ducts, often caused by infection or injury, leads to cyst formation. Symptoms and Detection: Small cysts may go unnoticed, while larger or infected ones cause lumps, discomfort ..read more

Comedonal acne Medically reviewed by The Dermatologists and written by Dr. Alexander Börve In A Nutshell Symptoms: Comedonal acne is identified by small skin-colored bumps, primarily open (blackheads) and closed (whiteheads) comedones, often found on the forehead and chin. Types: Comedones vary in size from microcomedones, invisible to the naked eye, to macrocomedones and giant comedos. Solar comedones are related to sun damage. Causes: Triggered by factors like hormonal activity (DHT), decreased linoleate in sebum, inflammation, certain cosmetics, smoking, and dietary choices. Trea ..read more

Eczema herpeticum Medically reviewed by The Dermatologists and written by Dr. Alexander Börve In A Nutshell What It Is: Skin infection marked by fever and clusters of itchy blisters, often complicating atopic dermatitis. Also known as Kaposi varicelliform eruption. Causes: Primarily caused by the herpes simplex virus types 1 or 2. It typically occurs during the first exposure to herpes simplex, with signs appearing 5–12 days after contact. Who’s at Risk: Affects both genders and all ages, but more common in infants and children with atopic dermatitis. Those with atopic dermatitis ha ..read more

Acne Nodulocystica (Nodular acne) Medically reviewed by The Dermatologists and written by Dr. Alexander Börve In A Nutshell Affected Groups: Nodulocystic acne predominantly affects adolescents and young adults, with a higher incidence in males. It’s associated with genetic predispositions and environmental factors like diet and certain medications. Causes: The development is multifactorial, involving increased sebaceous gland activity, abnormal follicle keratinization, bacterial growth, and inflammation. Symptoms: Characterized by deep, painful nodules and cysts on the face and uppe ..read more