Rosacea is a common skin disorder of the facial skin that affects well over 16 million Americans without them knowing the condition is present. It appears as red discoloration or bumps on the surface of the skin. Over time, the redness becomes brighter and more persistent and blood vessels begin to appear on the skin. The cause of this condition is unknown, but could be caused by hereditary or environmental factors. A number of these same factors can trigger the rosacea and send blood rushing into the surface of the skin. These factors can include alcohol, extreme temperatures, sunlight/wind, emotions, exercise, and certain cosmetic items. All of these factors combined could cause a flare up of the disorder at any given time.
Some signs and symptoms include the following: facial redness, swollen red bumps, persistent eye problems, and an enlarged nose. Rosacea generally causes a redness in the central zone of the face. Many of these same patients develop red bumps on their face that resemble acne, causing the skin to feel hot and tender to the touch. Around 50% of patients experience dry eyes, irritation and swollen red eyelids. In some rare cases, the nose may become enlarged because the rosacea begins to thicken on the area
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This examination can diagnose the problem by the visual enlargement by the blood vessels. An early diagnosis and treatment is necessary to prevent the progression of the disorder. There is no known cure for rosacea. Treatment is meant to slow the progression of redness, inflammation, and skin eruptions. The best path of known treatment would be to avoid the risk factors that cause the disorder to flare up actively. Proper skin care treatment can effectively help against flare ups, also. If needed, oral antibiotics can be prescribed to control the skin eruptions and calm the rosacea. These methods take patience and time to effect the patient’s disorder and curb its
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory and an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s tissue (Rheumatoid arthritis, 2017). This disease affects the entire body, which is called a systemic (means entire body) disease. Arthritis is derived from the word part arthr-, which means “joint,” and -itis, which means “inflammation,” so altogether it means “inflammation of the joints.” It creates inflammation that causes the tissue that lines the inside of joints (synovium) to thicken. About 1.5 million people in the U.S. are affected. It affects all races, but it affects three times as many women than men (What is Rheumatoid Arthritis, n.d.). Overtime, rheumatoid arthritis causes painful swelling that can potentially result in bone erosion or joint deformity, which leads up to physical disabilities. RA can affect more than just your joints, but can spread to body systems, skin, eyes, lungs, heart, blood vessels, e.t.c (Rheumatoid arthritis, 2017).
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue and organs. This inflammation can damage many different bodily systems. Lupus commonly affects the joints, skin, kidneys, lungs, brain and heart. Many people with lupus have found relief for some of their chronic pain through practicing a few different styles of yoga.
When someone has lupus they have a different outlook on life. For patients with this disease, even the easiest task can be painful to the body or joints. Lupus is not contagious. “Lupus is a disease of the immune system. The immune system protects the body from inflection”(http://lupus.webmd.com). With lupus, the immune system attacks the tissue in many parts of the body. Lupus affects women more than men(www.womenshealth.gov). There are many different types of lupus, and each symptom affect different parts of the body. With treatment you can obtain and fulfill a healthy lifestyle.
The history of urticaria is a fascinating account of mankind gradually growing to understand human diseases. The process starts with the many different names this disease has been given to in the past. The school of Hippocrates in 4th century BC recognized urticaria with nettles. The roman school instead focused on its burning sensation and is where Plinius named it uredo. In the 10th century, Hali Ben Abbas used the name essera because it means mountain or elevation, alluding that the welt is above skin level. In 18th century, Zelder called it urticatio, and in 1792, urticaria was the accepted name. A couple of words have been made during recent times but they did not clearly distinguish the disease from the other skin diseases. Some writings of the 16th century can be rediscovered indicating that strawberries and shellfish were implicated as a cause for urticaria. There were many other theories that tried to explain the causes of the formation of these raised welts. Many stated that certain foods were the reason but slowly doctors discovered that it is not just food that triggers urticaria.
What are these red patches of skin on my body that I can’t ever help from scratching? It is eczema, which is defined as a medical condition in which patches of skin become inflamed, with blisters that cause itching and bleeding. Genetics take a role in the possibility of having eczema, after comes the diagnosis, then being prescribed the treatment needed, and lastly their prognosis.
Graves’ disease is considered an auto immune disorder. It is also a hyperthyroid disorder that leads to the over activity of the thyroid gland. Graves’ disease is a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. Many people suffer from symptoms. This paper will talk about the causes of the disease, research that has been conducted and how it can be treated.
Rheumatoid Arthritis is when the joints are chronically inflamed, which happens because it is an autoimmune disease which means that the immune system attacks the body tissues. Although Rheumatoid Arthritis mainly affects the joints, it can also affect other organs.
The day I’d been diagnosed with hyperhidrosis was the day I came face to face with my demons though it was also a relief of sorts as there was finally an explanation for these experiences. But boy, how my demons haunted me. They chased me everywhere I went and no matter how hard I avoided them, from time to time they’d catch me. Laugh with glee as I started to shake . Huge waves of anxiety grasping at my heart as sweat, abnormal amounts of them seep their way out of my skin coating at me like a blanket as I writhed in their hold.Sometimes I manage to tear free and continue the endless process of running away but sometimes I can’t , when I’m so exhausted from all the running, so tired from all their stares, so wearied at being the different one. I
The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement Have you ever stood up for someone or something, even if it risked your own life? An upstander is someone who sees something harmful happening and tries their best to help out without second guessing themselves. Rosa parks is an inspirational role model to women and men all around the world. Rosa Parks has been a leader since she was a kid at school.
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The symptoms of psoriasis differ from type to type, although inflamed, scaly lesions are present in all five types. The most common form of the disease, plaque psoriasis, is identified by small bumps that begin to grow and become scaly. These lesions flake easily, but removing these patches can cause the tender skin below to bleed. In the Guttate type, small, individual, red drops form. This type does not have as much scaling as plaque psoriasis. The drops usually clear up on their own, but may also reappear as a different form of psoriasis, usually plaque. Inverse psoriasis usually occurs in places where the skin folds, such as the genitals, breasts, armpits or the backs of knees. This type will appear red, yet it will be smooth and dry. Also, no scaling will occur. Pustular psoriasis is a type that's significantly more rare. It is also more painful. In this type, blisters filled with non-infectious pus appear within a few hours and then dry up and peel within another two days. Severe medical risks exist for those who have this particular form of psoriasis, due to its side effects; exhaustion, anemia, weight loss, fever, chills, rapid pulse rate, severe itching and muscle weakness. Even less common than pustular psoriasis is erythrodermic psoriasis. This type is...
The face and under the eyes becomes swollen, and these areas can become painful to the touch because the inflamed tissue is pushing on nerves in the face. To make matters worse, all of the symptoms are accompanied by sometimes debilitating
One of the most common mysteries in the world is the development of autoimmune diseases. An autoimmune disease is when the immune system, which usually keeps your body healthy thinks that your healthy cells are antigens and attacks them. This is irony right? It is against properties of evolution for an immune system to attack itself causing sickness and possibly death if untreated. There are about 80 different types of autoimmune diseases, which usually have periods of little to no symptoms and worsening symptoms. What particularly creates confusion in the world is the autoimmune disease, inflammatory bowel disease, which affects almost about five million people worldwide.