Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency

Ringworm and eczema are both skin conditions that cause dry, inflamed, and itchy skin. However, the causes and treatment options for each are very different. Ringworm, also known as tinea, is a fungal infection that causes a ring-shaped rash with a raised, scaly border. It can occur anywhere on the body and is highly contagious. Eczema, on the other hand, is a chronic skin condition that causes dry, red patches of skin. One type of eczema called nummular eczema is often confused with ringworm because it also causes a circular rash. Nummular eczema causes red or brown coin-shaped or oval patches over the arms, hands, legs, and torso. Nummular eczema is not contagious. FluxFactory / Getty Images Frequent Symptoms Ringworm and nummular eczema can appear as very similar rashes. They both cause circular, dry, itchy patches of skin.  Ringworm  Ringworm can appear anywhere on the body, but is most often found on the fee

There are a few causes of baby heat rash to be aware of. By avoiding these factors, you may be able to reduce or eliminate most benign cases of heat rash in babies. Overdressing in Warm Weather "I usually recommend dressing the baby similarly to how parents are dressed," says Dr. Siddiqui, with perhaps one extra layer in case of temperature changes when going outside. "For example, if it is warm outside and the parents are dressed in only one layer or short sleeves, then that's how you would dress your baby. Keeping them cool is actually better than keeping them too warm," she explains. Excess Heat and Humidity Due to their limited range of motion and inability to express when they're feeling hot, many babies can experience heat rash when they spend time in an excessively hot or humid location. When you're indoors in the summer, consider bumping the A/C down if it's starting to feel warm and stuffy, or running a ceiling fan or portable fan to

Eczema affects up to one in five children, causing dry, irritated, and inflamed skin. A British children's study found no difference in how well eczema responds to lotions, creams, ointments, or gels. However, some experts argue that certain moisturizers work better on different skin types and parts of the body. Eczema refers to a spectrum of noncontagious skin conditions that trigger itchiness, inflammation, and discomfort. It typically develops in the first year of life . Atopic dermatitis is the most common type that affects up to 20% of children. Moisturizers, also known as emollients, may help treat symptoms, act as barriers to irritants, and reduce inflammation. These products are recommended or prescribed for soothing skin and preventing flare-ups, along with anti-inflammatories such as topical corticosteroids. Research showing which moisturizer is best for eczema in children has been extremely limited. A trial in the United Kingdom is thought to be the first of its kind to

Elena Popova While it's not clear what causes some people to suffer from the itchy red bumps and scaly skin of eczema, it's believed to be a complex condition caused by an interaction between your environment and your genes. While there is no cure, the best lotions for eczema can help assuage some of the most frustrating symptoms of the skin condition. "Eczema is a general category for dry, itchy skin," says Cindy Wassef, M.D., assistant professor and residency program director at Rutgers Center for Dermatology, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. "There are different types, but they all represent an inflammation of the skin." More than 31 million people in the U.S. have eczema. The most common type is atopic dermatitis, which often starts in childhood and can come and go throughout life, says Wassef. Contact dermatitis is also common and occurs when the skin i

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Dysphagia lusoria is a rare condition, with a prevalence of less than 1%, that occurs through secondary compression of the esophagus posteriorly by an aberrant right subclavian artery. It commonly presents with dysphagia to solids. Management is usually done with dietary modification; however, more severe and intractable cases may require surgical intervention. We describe this rare vascular anomaly in a 54-year-old female presenting with mechanical dysphagia. Introduction Dysphagia lusoria is a rare condition characterized by swallowing impairment secondary to extrinsic compression of the esophagus by an aberrant right subclavian artery. The aberrant right subclavian artery is the most common congenital anomaly of the aortic arch with a prevalence of 0.16%-4.4% [1]. Instead of being a branch of the brachiocephalic artery along with the right common carotid artery, the aberrant right subclavian artery arises on its own distal to the left subclavian artery. It then ta

Non-surgical treatments for peripheral vascular disease Treating peripheral vascular disease focuses on improving your symptoms and preventing other problems related to blood vessel disease. This is because if you have peripheral vascular disease, you are much more likely to have problems with other blood vessels, such as those supplying your heart and brain. Being affected by peripheral vascular disease, therefore, increases your risk of stroke and heart attacks. Consequently, a significant part of any treatment plan for peripheral vascular disease focuses on reducing your risk of stroke and heart attacks.   Treating leg pain caused by peripheral vascular disease involves managing the risk factors for vascular disease, notably quitting smoking , as well as managing high blood pressure , high cholesterol and diabetes , if you have any of these health problems. The drugs clopidogrel or aspirin are used to help prevent blood vessels becoming blocked and the group o

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Feb 09, 2022 3:00 PM Author: University of Utah Health Communications When your child comes to you with a rash, don't panic – yet. Many childhoo

An itchy scalp could be a simple allergic reaction or a sign of something more serious. Image Credit: AndreyPopov/iStock/GettyImages In This Article When an intense itchiness strikes your scalp, it can be hard to concentrate on anything else. Video of the Day And while most cases of a scratchy scalp are totally temporary or treatable, some are a sign of a more serious health condition. Here, Y. Claire Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology, discusses the top 10 reasons why the top of your head might be held hostage by an insistent itch, plus what you can do to soothe your scalp when it's irritated. Tip If over-the-counter treatments are not working to relieve an itchy scalp, or you develop pain, inflammation, fever or chills, seek medical care immediately to determine and treat the underlying cause, Dr. Chang says. 1. You Have Dandruff If your itchy scalp is accompanied by