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What Is Dermatitis

Health Encyclopedia: Psoriasis Diagnosis

Diagnosis

A microscopic examination of tissue taken from the affected skin patch is required to make a definitive diagnosis of psoriasis and to distinguish it from other skin disorders. Usually in psoriasis, the examination will show a large number of dry skin cells, but without many signs of inflammation or infection. Changes in the nails typical of psoriasis are often strong indicators of psoriasis.

Ruling Out Other Conditions

Distinguishing Psoriasis Patches from Other Disorders. Several conditi...

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Expert & Community Posts

Atopic Dermatitis Is Treated With a Chilling Approach

By healthgal , Health Expert

What is atopic dermatitis? It's a chronic, often long-lasting skin condition marked with itching,... Read more »

A Rash or Skin Allergies?

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...fundamental meaning, "eczema" is simply a type of skin inflammation. Collectively, skin... Read more »

If It's Fall, This Must Be Eczema

By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...treated? "Topical steroids may be prescribed to reduce skin inflammation during an eczema... Read more »

Marijuana Might Help Cure Allergic Contact Dermatitis (a.k.a. Poison Ivy)

By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

As most of us know, the medicinal use of marijuana is very controversial from a political and moral... Read more »

Managing Latex and Adhesive Allergies Before Surgery

By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

This month, I'm going in for an arthroscopic knee procedure. I've had a few day surgeries and... Read more »

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Health Guide

Avoiding and Treating Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Allergic Reactions

The beginning of summer kicks off the camping and hiking season, anxiously awaited by those who have endured a long cold winter. This year will likely prove to be one of the busier camping seasons as... Read more »

Psoriasis: References

ReferencesGelfand JM, Neimann AL, Shin DB, et al. Risk of myocardial infarction in patients with psoriasis. JAMA. 2006 Oct 11;296(14):1735-41.U.S. Food and Drug Administration. CDER Drug and Biologic... Read more »

Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Prevention

PreventionAustralia and Scotland have reported improved survival rates from melanoma after aggressive detection and prevention programs were started. In addition to encouraging regular... Read more »

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Diagnosis

No single test can confirm or rule out SLE. A number of tests are required before SLE can be diagnosed definitively. The first symptoms of SLE can resemble one of many syndromes or... Read more »

Wrinkle Prevention

PreventionThe best long-term prevention for overly wrinkled skin is a healthy lifestyle:Eat Healthy. A diet with plenty of whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and the use of healthy oils (such... Read more »

Images

Dermatitis, atopic in an infant

Medications

Sulfacet-R Top Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to help treat acne and other skin conditions (e.g., seborrheic... Read more »

Novacet Top Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to help treat acne and other skin conditions (e.g., seborrheic... Read more »

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