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Capsaicin used topically is used in the treatment of pain following for example shingles = post herpetic neuralgia. In the following study, capsaicin receptors appear to be reduced Capsaicin receptor is also known as TRPV1 32 Patients with psoriasis (lesional) were compared with... READ MORE

Was verursacht Gürtelrose ? Gürtelrose kommt vom lateinischen Wort Cingulum und bedeutet Gürtel. Menschen, die   zuvor Windpocken gehabt haben, können Herpes Zoster entwickeln, auch Gürtelrose genannt. Das gleiche Virus, das Windpocken verursacht, verursacht auch Gürtelrose. Das... READ MORE

Welches sind die häufigsten Hautprobleme, die bei älteren Menschen auftreten?     Aussehen und Beschaffenheit verändern sich Die Haut erneuert sich ständig selber. Neue Zellen bilden sich in der unteren Schicht der Haut, welche sich langsam nach oben verschiebt. Wenn... READ MORE

    Quelle est la cause du zona? Les personnes ayant déjà eu la varicelle peuvent développer un zona. Le même virus appelé herpes zoster est impliqué dans ces deux affections. Le virus de la varicelle demeure « dormant » dans les cellules nerveuses pendant des mois,... READ MORE

Fungal Infection (Ringworm, Tinea Capitis) Ringworm infection of the scalp is caused by a fungal infection. Ringworm infection of the scalp is more common in children than in adults. Fungal infection of the scalp presents in a variety of ways, depending on its severity and source... READ MORE

What is chicken pox ? It is an infectious condition caused by a virus called Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV). It typically affects children.     Does it always present ? Once infected, lesions present only after two to three weeks (incubation period). In 30% of cases,... READ MORE

Changements dans l’apparence et la texture cutanées. La peau se renouvelle de manière continuelle. Des cellules nouvelles sont formées dans la couche la plus profonde de l’épiderme et migrent progressivement vers la surface. Les cellules sont mortes quand elles atteignent la... READ MORE

Albinism (OCA): dealing with human rights violations in Tanzania Does Common Balding (Androgenetic Alopecia) Increase the Risk of developing Diabetes and Cardiovascular Problems ? Biologic Therapy other than in Psoriasis Excessive Sweating and Smell under the Armpits Treated... READ MORE

What are the common skin problems occurring in the elderly? Appearance and Texture Changes The skin is constantly renewing itself. New cells are formed on the lower layer of skin which slowly move upward. By the time they reach the surface of the skin, these cells are dead and... READ MORE

A dermatologist is qualified in the diagnosis, treatment and management (referral to other specialists if needed) of the following disorders. (Lire en français) READ MORE