Who is at risk for the Koebner phenomenon?
Asides from psoriasis, people with other skin disorders may also experience the Koebner phenomenon. Some of these skin disorders include:
- Warts
- Vitiligo [1]
- Lichen planus
Generalized Information about Shingles Shingles (Herpes zoster) [1] is a viral disease characterized by unilateral skin rashes with severe pain syndrome. The causative agent – the varicella zoster virus (Varicella zoster) of the herpesvirus family, at the first meeting with the body (often at a young age) causes typical chickenpox. ...
Overview Scabies is a skin condition caused by an infestation with small mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. These tiny mites burrow into the skin where they live and cause severe itching. When pregnant, these mites burrow deeper into the skin and lay eggs. These eggs hatch and crawl up to continue ...
Bedbugs, just as the name states are types of bugs that hide in beds and other furniture. [1] These bugs bite humans or animals to feed on their blood. They have a reddish-brown color and are roughly the size of an apple seed. Bedbugs are commonly found in accommodation areas ...
Hives (also called urticaria) are red, itchy welts that appear on the skin following a reaction. The welts appear rapidly and continue to appear and disappear as the reaction runs its course. The size and location of the welts usually change as this happens. The cause of hives is not ...
Overview Jock itch is a fungal infection that affects your groin area. Also called tinea cruris, this infection is caused by mold-like fungi that live on the skin and hairs. These fungi are typically harmless, but they can cause uncomfortable symptoms like severe itching or burning when they are allowed ...
Ringworm is common fungal infection that affects the skin. It is caused by moldlike fungi that live on dead skin tissues. It can affect any part of the body but is often seen on the scalp and legs. In most parts of the skin, it is observable as ring-shaped patches. ...
What Is Scabies? Scabies [1] is a skin condition that causes severe itching, rashes, and blisters that worsen at night. It is caused by a dermal infection with tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. These mites dig into the skin, where they cause the symptoms associated with the condition. The females ...
Overview A boil is an infection on the skin that begins in an oil gland or a hair follicle. The area infected begins to turn red and eventually a tender lump grows. A boil can also be called a furuncle. Boils are quite common and can occur on any part ...
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