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Porrigo : have you heard this (If not it’s normal !)

The word comes from latin: Porrigere = to extend     If one looks in old dermatology textbooks which includes Alibert’s (1768-1837) famous atlas; on will surely stumble upon this term. By trying to find the skin condition corresponding to this term, one quickly realizes...
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Leukotrichia: what the word means

This term comes from 2 Greek words : λευκóς= leukos = white θρίξ = trix = hair The term is less and less used nowadays. It is not found in recent  dermatological textbooks.     Leukotrichia means having white hair. Nevertheless, it does NOT give any precision whether...
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Movie Stars

  Clint Eastwood and Sun-Damaged Skin Naglaa Fathi (نجلاء فتحي) and Psoriasis Morgan Freeman and Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN) Nicole Kidman and Eczema Bill Murray: Acne Scars and Balding Jack Nicholson and Balding Brad Pitt and Acne Scars Hugh Jackman and Skin Cancer...
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Entzündliche Erkrankungen der Kopfhaut

Inhaltsverzeichnis Seborrhoische Dermatitis (Schuppen) Die Ursache der seborrhoischen Dermatitis ist unbekannt. Es gibt zwei Arten der seborrhoischen Dermatitis: (i) kindliche seborrhoische Dermatitis  – häufig bei Neugeborenen und Babys zu sehen (ii) erwachsene seborrhoische...
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Maladies inflammatoires de peau sur le cuir chevelu

Dermatite séborrhéique (pellicules) La cause de la dermatite séborrhéique est inconnue. Il existe deux types de dermatite séborrhéiques: (i) la dermatite séborrhéique infantile qui est retrouvée chez les nouveau-nés et les bébés, (ii) la dermatite séborrhéique de l’adulte qui est...
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Inflammatory Skin Diseases of the Scalp

Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (Dandruff) The cause of seborrhoeic dermatitis is unknown. There are two types of seborrhoeic dermatitis: (i) infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis  – commonly seen in newborns and babies (ii) adult seborrhoeic dermatitis – commonly seen in middle-aged...
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What we do?

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

Haarausfall (Alopezie, Haarverlust) ist eine gemeinsame Krankheit bei Männern und Frauen und entsteht häufig durch Leid.   Wenn das Haar untersucht wird, gilt es festzustellen, ob Der Haarverlust örtlich oder verbreitet ist Ob Narben vorhanden sind oder nicht O...
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Skin Conditions – Table of Contents

Acne vulgaris (pimples, common acne) Age spots (Seborrheic keratosis, solar lentigo, lentigines, sunspots) Solar lentigines (liver spots) Actinic keratosis Contact allergy (Allergic contact dermatitis) Alopecia Areata Eczema and Atopic dermatitis Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) Photos...
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Воспалительные заболевания кожи волосистой части головы

Себоррейный дерматит (перхоть) Причина себоррейного дерматита неизвестна. Существует два вида себоррейного дерматита: инфантильный себоррейный дерматит – часто встречается у новорожденных и младенцев себоррейный дерматит взрослых – часто наблюдается у взрослых людей сре...
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