December 2023

Pompholyx eczema

Pompholyx eczema

Pompholyx eczema   Pompholyx eczema (also known as ‘dyshidrotic eczema’) is a type of eczema that affects the hands and feet.  It involves the development of intensely itchy, watery blisters, affecting the sides of the fingers, the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.  Some people have pompholyx eczema on their hands and/or […]

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Pityriasis versicolor

Pityriasis versicolor

Pityriasis versicolor   Pityriasis versicolor, also known as tinea versicolor, is a common fungal infection of the skin.  It is caused by an overgrowth of a type of yeast called Malassezia, which is naturally found on the skin’s surface. Symptoms Tinea versicolor signs and symptoms include: Patches of skin discoloration, usually on the back, chest,

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