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Entertaining and informative video contributions as part of the dermanostic skin lexicon, excitingly explained by Dr. med. Alice Martin.
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Contribution overview
- Abscesses
- Acrocyanosis
- Actinic keratosis
- Allergic contact eczema
- Alopecia areata
- Anal eczema
- Androgenetic alopecia
- Angioedema
- Balanitis (inflammation of the glans)
- Basalioma (white skin cancer)
- Lyme disease
- Candidiasis
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Condylomata acuminata (genital warts)
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The skin lexicon
Find basic information on widespread skin diseases in 42 alphabetically sorted video contributions.
Abscesses
Not just on your back or face — suddenly you notice a painful, reddened swelling. It feels doughy and gets bigger every day. An abscess (also called a boil) is inflammation under the skin caused by small injuries that allow bacteria to penetrate the skin. We explain the importance of this disease, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Acrocyanosis
Acrocyanosis describes the blue coloration of so-called acra. Acra are all attachments to the body, such as the nose, ears, fingers and toes. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Actinic keratosis
Actinic keratosis is a reddish, occasionally skin-colored or brownish, firmly adhering roughness (like “sandpaper”) of the upper skin layers, which affects a large part of the population in old / older age. It is considered the most common precursor of white / light skin cancer. Often they can be misinterpreted as “pigment spots”. We explain the importance of this disease, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Allergic contact eczema
Suddenly a rash occurs on the itchy skin. Possible factors include creams, detergents, or other commonly used agents. Allergic contact eczema is an immunological reaction of the skin against one or more specific allergen. It is therefore one of the most common dermatological occupational diseases, which is why the question of occupational activity can make a decisive contribution to identifying the cause. We explain to you what the meaning of the disease, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata describes a type of hair loss in which circular, hairless areas form. Find out what causes this, what to do about it and more in the following video.
Anal eczema
Anal eczema is a proctological disease, i.e. a disease that affects areas of the rectum or anus. This leads to an inflammation of the skin around the anus opening, which is often accompanied by excruciating itching, which often causes great suffering in patients with anal eczema.
Androgenetic alopecia
Alopecia is a hair loss that can vary in severity and is treated accordingly. Not only men but also women can be affected. Since it is a psychologically stressful illness, a diagnosis and subsequent treatment should be started at an early stage. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Angioedema
Angioedema is swelling of the subcutaneous tissue that can arise for a variety of reasons. Hives and itching may accompany the swelling. Depending on the cause, angioedema can develop at different locations and in different phases of life. Certain tests can help to get to the bottom of the cause. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Balanitis (inflammation of the glans)
Male genital disorders can have different causes. Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans that leads to painful changes in the skin. Infections or mechanical irritations can be present here. For clarification, smears can be taken that analyze the skin flora of the glans. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Basalioma (white skin cancer)
Basalioma is the most common white skin cancer in humans and occurs as a skin-colored, rarely pigmented lump on the skin. There are different treatment options. The aim is always to completely remove all tumor cells. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Lyme disease
Borreliosis is a tick-borne infectious disease caused by bacteria known as Borrelia. Lyme disease occurs more frequently in the warm season, especially in Europe and North America.
Candidiasis
Candidiasis is a fungal infection. The Candida pathogen is part of the skin flora and is usually harmless. An infection can only develop if there is overpopulation and changes in the basic flora. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Chronic venous insufficiency
Heavy legs and visible vessels on the lower legs are common symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency — also known as venous weakness. Older women are particularly often affected. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Condylomata acuminata (genital warts)
Condylomata acuminata, also known as fig or genital warts, are small nodules on the surface of the skin caused by the virus. They are among the most common sexually transmitted skin diseases. We explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Dermatofibroma
Dermatofibroma is a benign skin lesion that can often appear as a small, rough lump on the skin after insect bites. Therapy is usually not required. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)
Infectious mononucleosis is transmitted by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and is a mostly harmless viral disease. People usually develop three common symptoms (also called a triad). These include:
- Fever
- Swelling of the lymph nodes
- Inflammation of the tonsils
It is estimated that 95% of all Europeans have come into contact with the virus by the age of 30, which can be detected by antibodies in the blood. The only pathogen reservoir is humans.
The pathogen is mainly transmitted via the highly infectious saliva (e.g. when kissing), which is why infectious mononucleosis is also known as “kissing disease”. Therefore, young couples are particularly affected. Even weeks after the symptoms appear, the saliva is still infectious.
Erysipelas (wound rose)
Flaming red, painful and swollen — the classic triad for the erysipelas (wound rose). The bacterial infection should always be treated with antibiotic. The causal minor injuries should also be identified and included in the treatment. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Herpes zoster (shingles)
Shingles is a reactivated viral infection of the skin, which manifests itself in a belt-shaped manner on the skin with painful, reddish blisters. The disease can be triggered by a weakened immune system; rapid therapy prevents consequential damage.
Hemangioma (blood sponges)
The hemangioma (also known as blood sponges) is a vascular malformation that occurs very frequently in childhood and which can also appear on the skin. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
hemorrhoids
Many are familiar with the term hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoidal disease is a common disease and can lead to unpleasant symptoms such as bleeding, itching or oozing. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Insect bites — what to do against mosquito bites & Co?
Up to 25% of the population experience excessive allergic reactions, up to 3.5% of them even develop potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis (there are around 20 documented deaths in Germany). In addition, insect bites lead to allergy-related wheals (urticaria) and papules at the site of the bite in at least 75% of the population. We explain to you which insect bites are particularly common, what causes them and what can be done about them.
Varicose veins — what this vascular disease means for you!
Visible changes in the lower leg vessels (varicosis) can not only be aesthetically pleasing, but also cause unpleasant symptoms. We will explain to you what this vascular disease means, how it develops and what you can do with varices (varicose veins).
Lentigines solares (age spots)
Age spots (so-called lentigines solares or lentigines seniles) can — despite the misleading term — appear in adults at practically every age. These are usually brownish-grayish spots (so-called pigmentation or hyperpigmentation) that occur primarily on skin regions that are or have been regularly exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun. They are mainly found on the face, décolleté and the back of the hand.
We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Leukoplakia (white spots in the mouth)
A whitish coating on the mucous membrane that cannot be wiped away — the classic sign of leukoplakia. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Lichen planus
Lichen planus, also known as lichen planus, is a non-contagious skin disease that can be extremely stressful due to the pronounced itching. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Nevus (birthmark)
Birthmarks, beauty marks or moles — we all have them on our bodies. It is usually a benign accumulation of melanocytes, the pigment-forming cells of the skin. They can be flat or raised, and hair can grow from them. Birthmarks can already be present at birth or they can be acquired in the course of life. Hereditary factors and solar radiation on the skin play a major role in this.
Inverse psoriasis
Psoriasis inversa is a special form of psoriasis that primarily affects the folds of the skin and body curvatures. The disease is mostly chronic but not contagious. This form of psoriasis rarely occurs. Dandruff and redness in the area of the skin folds are classic symptoms of inverse psoriasis. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Psoriasis vulgaris
Scaly patches on the body and scalp are classic symptoms of psoriasis, popularly known as psoriasis. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Raynaud’s Syndrome
White-blue-red, known as a tricolor, is the typical color gradient of Raynaud’s syndrome. It is a sudden, episodic disorder of the vascular muscles, especially in the hands and feet. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Rosacea (facial redness and bulbous nose)
Did you know that rosacea (or rosacea or couperose) is one of the most common skin diseases? But what is “rosacea” anyway? In this video, our doctor Dr. med. Alice Martin poses these questions for you!
Rosacea, commonly known as copper rose, means “rose petals” and is based on the typical reddening of the face, which is triggered by increased blood circulation in the skin and visibly enlarged blood vessels. Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that progresses in bouts. The changes in the skin mostly occur on the face and look like acne. Unlike acne, there are few blackheads and the cause is different.
Seborrheic eczema
Scaly, oily skin on the face, a classic symptom of seborrheic eczema. It is a non-contagious skin disease that occurs frequently in men and can be dealt with quickly with the right therapy. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Tinea capitis
A fungal infection of the scalp (as well as eyebrows, beard hair or eyelashes) can be very stressful. In pronounced cases, bald spots appear as the hair breaks off and can only grow back once the infection has been eliminated. We will explain to you what this fungal disease means, how it develops and what you can do against tinea capitis.
Tinea corporis
Fungal diseases are a nasty business. Redness, itching, and flaking are common symptoms caused by tinea corporis (fungal disease). We explain to you what this fungal disease means, how it develops and what you can do against tinea corporis.
Leg ulcer (open leg)
The formation of open spots on the lower legs (ulcus cruris) can be a tedious matter from a medical point of view. There are different causes of a leg ulcer, and the therapy is accordingly different. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Urticaria (hives)
Wheals on the skin and severe itching. These are the classic symptoms of hives (urticaria). A disease that 10–25% of people develop at least once in their life. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Varicella (chickenpox)
Chickenpox is a classic childhood disease caused by the varicella zoster virus. As implied in the name, the viruses are airborne and cause smallpox on the skin. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Verruca vulgaris (plantar warts)
Plantar warts can be painful and cosmetically bothersome. Especially in kindergarten and elementary school age they occur increasingly as benign viral infections on the skin. We explain to you what these skin changes mean, how they arise and what can be done against plantar warts.
Verruca seborrhoica (old warts)
An old age wart (so-called Verruca seborrhoica; plural: Verrucae seborrhoicae) or also known as seborrheic keratosis can — despite the misleading term — appear on the entire body of adults at practically any age. In the following we explain to you what this skin change means, how it occurs and what you can do about it.
Vitiligo
Vitiligo, or white spot disease, is a harmless but often psychologically stressful disease. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Diaper rash
Diaper rash is an inflammation of the skin in the diaper area that occurs especially in babies. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Xerosis cutis (dry skin)
Dry skin is more than just a cosmetic problem. Medically, it is a diagnosis — also called xerosis cutis. Dry skin can lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as itching and a feeling of burning. Older people in particular suffer from dry skin and the symptoms it causes. There is flaking, irritation and redness. Over time, a feeling of tension and itching may develop. We will explain to you what this disease means, how it develops and what you can do about it.
Tick bite
When staying in a forest or meadow, a tick can quickly get stuck in the skin. This can transmit two dangerous diseases: Borreliosis and early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE), both of which require therapy. We explain to you what these diseases mean, how they arise and what can be done about them.