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	<title>Health Aware - Mens, womens and children. Fitness and health care &#187; Dermatology</title>
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		<title>Fungal skin infection - Tinea Corporis or ringworm</title>
		<link>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20081110/fungal-skin-infection-tinea-corporis-ringworm/</link>
		<comments>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20081110/fungal-skin-infection-tinea-corporis-ringworm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr.Irham</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[antifungal agent]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[dermatophyte infection]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[fungal infection]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[potassium hydroxide preparation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[ringworm]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[skin]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[skin biopsy]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[skin scrapings]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[tinea corporis]]></category>

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Tinea corporis is another type of dermatophyte infection. It is a fungal skin infection that occurs most often at the torso. Surprisingly, it commonly affects the elderly. 
 Diagnosis:

Microscopy (20% potassium hydroxide added to skin scrapings to dissolve keratin; hyphae can be observed in the preparation)
Samples for culture - skin scrapings taken from skin [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Acne Rosacea</title>
		<link>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20081028/acne-rosacea/</link>
		<comments>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20081028/acne-rosacea/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr.Irham</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[acne]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[acne vulgaris]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[alcohol]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[metronidazoles]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[non-fluorinated glucocorticoids]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[rhynophyma. tetracyscline]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[rosacea]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[skin]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[telangiectasia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[






 Acne rosacea is a chronic relapsing and remitting facial inflammatory disorder where flushing will be a common presentation. It rarely affects people less than 30 years old. So far, the etiology is unknown. It is triggered by alcohol, spicy food, etc. Acne rosacea might be wrongly diagnosed by your physician because it sometimes looks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TINEA PEDIS</title>
		<link>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20081015/tinea-pedis/</link>
		<comments>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20081015/tinea-pedis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:18:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr.Irham</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[antifungal agents]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[athlete's foot]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[fungal infection]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[keratolytic agent]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[skin]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[xerosis]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
 
This is a type of fungal infection. It is also known as athlete’s foot and commonly found in elderly persons. It usually associated with xerosis. 
 Diagnosis:

Microscopy (20% potassium hydroxide added to skin scrapings to dissolve keratin; hyphae can be observed in the preparation)
Samples for culture - skin scrapings taken from skin lesions. (Final [...]]]></description>
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		<title>IMPETIGO</title>
		<link>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20081011/impetigo/</link>
		<comments>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20081011/impetigo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr.Irham</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[flucloxacillin]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[fusidic acid]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[impetigo]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[skin infection]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[staphylococcus]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;
 
This is a type of bacterial skin infection that is characterized by vesiculopustular eruption. It mostly found in children.
 
Causes:

Mainly a Gram positive bacterium – Staphylococcus aureus

 
Manifestations:

honey coloured crusted erosions on erythematous (redness) base 
lesion often well defined
sometimes, superficial flaccid blisters present
The crust will turn brown when the lesion resolve
Pigmentation and scaling will be the evidence [...]]]></description>
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		<title>WARTS: common warts, genital warts</title>
		<link>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20081003/warts-common-warts-genital-warts/</link>
		<comments>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20081003/warts-common-warts-genital-warts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:11:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr.Irham</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[common warts]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[condylomata accuminata]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[genital warts]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[neoplasm]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[warts]]></category>

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Wart is a cutaneous neoplasm. We classify it as a benign skin tumour.  It caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). It is also known as corn. The typical appearance is a “dome-shaped” lesion with irregular filamentous surface. It is presented as a thickened skin lesion with a rough surface. There is loss of skin markings [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NECROTISING FASCIITIS – deadly skin infection</title>
		<link>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20080919/necrotising-fasciitis-%e2%80%93-deadly-skin-infection/</link>
		<comments>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20080919/necrotising-fasciitis-%e2%80%93-deadly-skin-infection/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:08:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr.Irham</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Medical]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[group A streptococcus]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[necrotising fasciitis]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[polymicrobial infection]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[tissue necrosis]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[treatment]]></category>

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 Necrotizing fasciitis is a polymicrobial infection. It is characterized by rapidly advancing deep tissue necrosis. It may arise at site of minimal trauma and postoperative incision. Urgent evaluation is crucial because this deadly skin infection has mortality of 100% without surgical intervention. Causes:

Gram- positive bacteria
Gram-negative bacteria
Anaerobes
E.g.: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aerugenosa
10% of cases cause by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TRIGGER FINGER</title>
		<link>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20080906/trigger-finger/</link>
		<comments>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20080906/trigger-finger/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr.Irham</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[orthopaedics problem]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[signs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[symptoms]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[treatment]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[trigger finger]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[     Trigger finger is not uncommon. However, it still can be distressing.
 
     Trigger finger is also associated with tendon nodules. This condition occurs when there is constriction at the base of the tendon sheath. This will lead to the narrowing of the affected tendon. Local trauma in the narrowed sheath make the fibrous flexor sheath [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Skin disease: Acne Vulgaris</title>
		<link>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20080824/skin-disease-acne-vulgaris/</link>
		<comments>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20080824/skin-disease-acne-vulgaris/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr.Irham</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[acne]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[benzoyl peroxide]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[blackhead]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[skin problems]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[teenagers]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[vulgaris]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20080824/acne-vulgaris/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Acne is the most common skin disease for adolescents. Surprisingly, as common as it is, it still can be very distressing. I have the same problem when I was younger and it was quite embarrassing. Well, I am okay now, so, I am going to share you the secret.

 Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Eczema – The Nightmare Of Itchy And Scratchy!</title>
		<link>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20080310/eczema-%e2%80%93-the-nightmare-of-itchy-and-scratchy/</link>
		<comments>http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/20080310/eczema-%e2%80%93-the-nightmare-of-itchy-and-scratchy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:35:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr.Irham</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[clinical]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[complications]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[eczema]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[itchy]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[prevent]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[prognosis]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[skin disease]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://healthaware.eimsnetwork.com/?p=14</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[     The term ‘eczema’ is coming from Greek, means ‘boiling’. It is a common skin condition seen by physician in out patient setting. It is describes as an acutely inflamed weeping skin with vesicles and a chronic relapsing inflammation of the skin. It usually associated with atopy (asthma, hay fever and urticaria). The patient usually [...]]]></description>
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