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Erythema Marginatum

We hear a lot of types of erythema – erythema marginatum, erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, erythema this, erythema that. One of these is actually associated with rheumatic fever. How do we know which of these might be a symptom of...

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Dermatofibroma

Dermatofibroma Definition Dermatofibroma is a small mass like benign skin growth. It is a common overgrowth of the fibrous tissues located in the deeper layer of the skin. The condition of dermatofibroma is non-cancerous (non - malignant), and it can...

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HIV Rash

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus that is responsible to cause AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), a life threatening condition that targets and destroys vital cells in the body. The patients diagnosed with HIV infection have multiple symptoms. Nevertheless, HIV rashes...

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Melasma (Chloasma)

What is Melasma? Melasma, also called as Chloasma faciei or the mask of pregnancy, is a tan or discoloration of the skin. In other words, melasma can be defined as patchy brown or dark brown skin discoloration. The patches can...

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Rash on Inner Thighs

Having rash on inner thighs is a symptom and not a disease or a health ailment. Rash is a condition of the skin wherein it becomes red, inflamed and itchy. The rashes can happen at any site of the body...

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