Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Hemangiomas February 28, 2025 / August 13, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms: Appearance: Red or purple nodules on the skin, often described as “strawberry marks.” Size and Shape: Can vary; some remain small, while others grow. Location: Commonly on the skin, but can also occur internally. Causes: The exact cause of hemangiomas is unknown, but genetic factors may play a role. Diagnosis: Diagnosis is usually made […] Read more » Benign skin tumor Blood vessel tumor Capillary hemangioma Congenital vascular anomaly Hemangioma treatment Hemangiomas Infantile hemangioma Red spot on the skin skin discoloration Vascular tumor
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Head lice February 19, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Head lice are small and difficult to see, but the symptoms can be quite noticeable: Itching, caused by an allergic reaction to lice bites. Tickling sensation on the scalp, as if something is moving in the hair. Red bumps or irritation, especially near the hairline, behind the ears, and on the neck. White or […] Read more » Anti-lice shampoo Contagious head lice Head lice Head lice in children Itchy scalp Lice comb Lice infestation Lice treatment Nits in hair Scalp infection
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Hirsutism February 9, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms With hirsutism, dark, coarse hairs appear on the upper lip, chin, neck, chest, stomach, back, and inner thighs, resembling male hair growth patterns. Causes The causes of hirsutism can include: Heredity: Often, other women in the family experience the same issue. Hormonal imbalance: An overproduction of testosterone, often seen in women with polycystic ovary […] Read more » excessive hair growth Facial hair growth in women Female hair growth male pattern hirsutism Hirsutism treatment Hormonal hair growth Laser hair removal PCOS and hair growth Testosterone and hair growth Unwanted hair growth
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Hypostatic Eczema January 31, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Symptoms of hypostatic eczema include: Itching and redness in the affected area, mainly around the ankles. Swelling of the lower legs. Skin that may be dry, flaky, or cracked. In severe cases, open sores or wounds may form. Skin discoloration, often brownish due to iron deposition from leaking capillaries. Causes The primary cause of […] Read more » chronic skin inflammation Eczema due to venous insufficiency Edema and eczema Hypostatic eczema Hypostatic eczema treatment Poor circulation in legs Skin discoloration on legs Skin problems due to stasis Skin rash on legs Stasis dermatitis Venous eczema
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Herpes Simplex January 31, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms The symptoms of herpes simplex vary by person and type. Common complaints include: HSV-1 (oral herpes): o Tingling or itching around the mouth or lips o Painful blisters or sores o Crusting after a few days o Sometimes fever, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes HSV-2 (genital herpes): o Itching or burning sensation in […] Read more » Blisters on the skin Chronic herpes cold sore fever blister genital herpes Genital infection Herpes blisters Herpes in the mouth Herpes infection Herpes outbreak herpes simplex Herpes simplex treatment herpes simplex virus Herpes virus Herpesvirus type 1 Herpesvirus type 2 Ocular herpes skin infection Skin rash from herpes Viral Infection
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Progressive Macular Hypomelanosis January 30, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms The main symptoms of PMH include: Small, light-colored spots on the skin, generally a few millimeters to several centimeters in size. The spots typically appear on the arms, legs, and trunk. These spots tend to slowly expand and can increase in number over time. There is usually no itching or pain associated with the […] Read more » genetic skin disorder hypomelanosis macularis progressiva Increased skin pigmentation Light skin patches Loss of skin pigment Macular hypomelanosis Pigment loss Progressive pigment change Progressive skin condition Rare pigmentation disorder Rare skin condition Skin abnormality Skin changes skin discoloration Skin discoloration treatment Skin pigmentation Symmetrical skin discoloration
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Hypomelanosis Guttate Idiopathic January 30, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms The main symptoms of idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis include: Small, well-defined, round or oval white spots on the skin. Spots usually appear on sun-exposed areas of the body such as the forearms, shins, and shoulders. The condition is typically asymptomatic, meaning there is no itching or pain associated with the spots. Causes The exact cause […] Read more » hypomelanosis guttata idiopathica idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis Idiopathic skin condition Loss of pigment Pigment loss Pigmentation disorders Skin abnormalities from sun exposure Skin changes due to aging Skin changes from sun skin discoloration Skin problems from sun Small white spots on the skin Sun spots Sun-damaged skin Treatment for hypomelanosis guttata idiopathica white spots on the skin
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Keratoacanthoma January 17, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms A round, flesh-colored or red tumor develops within weeks. It can grow several centimeters and has a central keratin plug. It does not cause pain, itching, or bleeding. The tumor shrinks and disappears on its own within months, often leaving a scar. Causes A keratoacanthoma arises from hair follicle cells. Sun exposure likely plays […] Read more » Benign skin condition Benign skin tumor Increased skin growth Keratin plug in the center of the tumor Keratoacanthoma Keratoacanthoma treatment Rapid skin growth skin cancer Skin cancer-like growth Skin thickening Skin tumor Squamous cell carcinoma-like growth Tumor on the skin Tumor removal Tumor with keratin plug Wart-like skin lesion
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Hemorrhoids December 3, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Symptoms of hemorrhoids can vary, but common signs include: Blood in the stool Itching and irritation around the anus Pain and discomfort during bowel movements Swelling around the anus A soft bulge near the anus Causes Hemorrhoids can develop due to various factors such as: Prolonged constipation Diarrhea Obesity Pregnancy Aging Sedentary lifestyle Family […] Read more » Anal bleeding Anal condition Anal pain Bleeding hemorrhoids External hemorrhoids Hemorrhoid itching Hemorrhoid relief Hemorrhoid removal Hemorrhoid treatment Hemorrhoid veins Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids due to constipation Internal hemorrhoids Itchy hemorrhoids Painful hemorrhoids Swelling around the anus
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Juvenile Xanthogranuloma September 5, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Small, firm, red or yellowish bumps on the skin. Bumps typically appear on the head, neck, or torso. Usually painless and do not cause itching. In rare cases, the eyes or internal organs may be affected. Causes The exact cause of juvenile xanthogranuloma is unknown. It is not contagious and is not considered hereditary. […] Read more » benign skin tumor in children cutaneous xanthogranuloma Juvenile Xanthogranuloma neurofibromatosis non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Jessner’s Disease September 5, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Red, raised patches Itching or burning sensation Mostly present on the face, neck, and back Causes The exact cause of Jessner’s disease is unknown, but it is thought to be related to the immune system or genetic factors. Diagnosis A dermatologist usually diagnoses the condition through a skin biopsy, often to rule out other […] Read more » Chronic skin disease chronic skin rash Increased skin sensitivity Itchy rash Jessner Jessner's disease Jessner's skin disease Reddish-brown skin spots Skin abnormality Skin changes Skin condition with spots Skin disease due to inflammation Skin disease on face Skin inflammation Skin problems on face Skin rash Treatment for Jessner's disease
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Intertrigo (skin fold rash) September 5, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Redness and irritation in skin folds Itching or burning sensation Unpleasant odor Pain when touched Sometimes secondary infections like fungus or bacteria Causes Friction between skin folds Moist environment Overweight Diabetes Sweating Diagnosis A doctor can diagnose intertrigo by examining the skin and discussing your medical history. Sometimes a skin sample is needed to […] Read more » Abraded skin Chafing Chafing treatment Contaminated skin folds intertrigo Itchy skin folds Redness from friction Skin condition from sweat skin fold rash Skin infection from friction Skin infection in skin folds Skin irritation from friction Skin irritation from heat Skin rash from friction Skin rash in skin folds Treatment for chafing