Condition Lookup
Sub-Category:
Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Number of Conditions: 6
Rosacea
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Skin Disorders
Sub-category: Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Symptoms:
facial redness; visible blood vessels; pustules or papules; thickened skin; eye irritation
Root Cause:
Chronic inflammatory condition involving vascular and immune dysregulation.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Based on clinical appearance and exclusion of similar conditions like acne.
Treatment:
Topical or oral medications, laser therapy for blood vessels.
Medications:
Topical metronidazole , ivermectin , azelaic acid, oral doxycycline , or isotretinoin for severe cases.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Affects 5–10% of the population, more common in fair-skinned individuals.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Sun exposure, alcohol, spicy foods, and genetic predisposition.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Chronic but manageable with treatment and lifestyle changes.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Thickened skin (rhinophyma); Eye damage (ocular rosacea)
Contact Dermatitis (Allergic and Irritant)
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Skin Disorders
Sub-category: Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Symptoms:
redness; itching; swelling; blisters; dry, cracked, or scaly skin; burning sensation
Root Cause:
Inflammatory reaction triggered by direct skin contact with an irritant (irritant contact dermatitis) or allergen (allergic contact dermatitis).
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Based on clinical history, physical examination, and patch testing to identify allergens.
Treatment:
Avoiding irritants/allergens, using emollients to repair the skin barrier, applying topical corticosteroids for inflammation, and taking antihistamines for itching.
Medications:
Topical corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone , clobetasol ), oral antihistamines (e.g., cetirizine , loratadine ), and for severe cases, systemic corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone ).
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Affects up to 15–20% of the population at some point.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Occupations with frequent exposure to irritants/allergens, atopic history, or sensitive skin.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Excellent with trigger avoidance and treatment; chronic exposure can lead to persistent dermatitis.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Secondary skin infections; Chronic eczema; Lichenification
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Skin Disorders
Sub-category: Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Symptoms:
red, greasy patches with yellowish scales; itching; dandruff; affected areas include scalp, face, ears, chest, and back
Root Cause:
Overgrowth of yeast (Malassezia species) and inflammation, often influenced by genetic or environmental factors.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination based on characteristic appearance and distribution of lesions.
Treatment:
Antifungal treatments, medicated shampoos, and topical anti-inflammatory agents.
Medications:
Antifungal shampoos (e.g., ketoconazole , selenium sulfide), topical corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone ), calcineurin inhibitors (e.g., tacrolimus ), and keratolytics (e.g., salicylic acid).
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Affects 3–5% of the global population, more common in men.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Oily skin, stress, cold and dry weather, or certain neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Chronic but controllable with regular treatment; tends to relapse.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Secondary infections; Psychological impact due to visible lesions
Psoriasis (Plaque, Guttate, Pustular, Inverse, Erythrodermic)
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Skin Disorders
Sub-category: Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Symptoms:
red plaques with silvery scales (plaque psoriasis); small, drop-shaped lesions (guttate psoriasis); pus-filled blisters (pustular psoriasis); smooth, red patches in skin folds (inverse psoriasis); widespread redness and scaling (erythrodermic psoriasis)
Root Cause:
Chronic autoimmune disorder causing overactive T-cell response and accelerated skin cell turnover.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination, skin biopsy (if needed), and evaluation of family history.
Treatment:
Topical treatments, phototherapy, systemic medications for severe cases.
Medications:
Topical corticosteroids, vitamin D analogs (e.g., calcipotriol), biologics (e.g., adalimumab , ustekinumab ), systemic agents (e.g., methotrexate , cyclosporine ), and phototherapy.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Affects 2–3% of the global population.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Genetic predisposition, infections, stress, obesity, smoking, and certain medications.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Chronic condition; management focuses on reducing symptoms and preventing flare-ups.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Psoriatic arthritis; Cardiovascular diseases; Psychosocial stress
Lichen Planus
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Skin Disorders
Sub-category: Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Symptoms:
purple, flat-topped lesions; itching; white, lace-like patterns in the mouth (wickham’s striae); nail thinning or splitting
Root Cause:
Autoimmune reaction causing inflammation of skin and mucous membranes.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination, biopsy, and blood tests to rule out associated conditions like hepatitis C.
Treatment:
Topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, and immunosuppressants for severe cases.
Medications:
Topical corticosteroids (e.g., clobetasol ), oral antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine ), systemic corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone ), or immunosuppressants (e.g., methotrexate ).
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Affects about 1% of the population.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Middle age, genetic predisposition, and association with certain viral infections.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Chronic but often resolves within 1–2 years; oral lichen planus may persist longer.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Painful oral ulcers; Scarring alopecia; Nail damage; Increased risk of oral cancer
Pityriasis Rosea
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Skin Disorders
Sub-category: Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Symptoms:
herald patch (single, large lesion); smaller, oval lesions in a christmas tree pattern; mild itching
Root Cause:
Likely viral etiology (possibly linked to human herpesvirus 6 or 7).
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination of characteristic lesions and exclusion of other conditions.
Treatment:
Typically self-limiting; symptomatic relief for itching.
Medications:
Antihistamines (e.g., cetirizine ), topical corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone ), or antiviral medications (e.g., acyclovir ) in severe cases.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Occurs in about 0.1–0.2% of the population, common in young adults.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Seasonal changes, viral infections, and stress.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Resolves within 6–12 weeks; rarely recurs.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation; Severe itching