Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases D – G Folliculitis Barbae February 17, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Red or pink bumps around hair follicles Itching or a burning sensation Sensitive skin in the affected area Pus-filled blisters that may burst Causes Folliculitis can be caused by bacteria, yeast, fungi, viruses, or blockage of the hair follicles due to sweat or makeup. Genetic factors sometimes play a role, but often the cause […] Read more » Beard rash Folliculitis barbae Folliculitis treatment Inflamed hair follicles Ingrown hairs Itchy skin Pseudofolliculitis barbae Red bumps in beard area Shaving and skin irritation skin infection
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 S – Z Fungal infection of the skin (mycosis, ringworm, tinea) November 18, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms The symptoms of a fungal infection depend on the affected area of the body. The most common signs include: Itching, burning sensation, or irritation. Red, scaly patches with a well-defined edge. Round or ring-shaped rash (in the case of ringworm). Small blisters or cracks, especially between the toes (athlete’s foot). Thickened, discolored, or brittle […] Read more » Antifungal cream Athlete's foot Contagious skin infection Dermatophytosis Fungal infection symptoms Fungal infection treatment Fungal rash Fungal skin infection Itchy skin Mycosis Red scaly patches ringworm skin infection Skincare for fungal infections Tinea
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases D – G Erythrasma May 20, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms The main symptoms of erythrasma include: Flat, slightly scaly patches in the armpits or groins Colors ranging from pink to brown Itching or a slight burning sensation Patches that gradually enlarge Causes Erythrasma is caused by bacteria that thrive in warm, moist environments. People with diabetes or overweight are more susceptible to this infection. […] Read more » bacterial skin infection Chronic skin infection Complex skin condition Erythrasma Erythrasma treatment Reddish-brown spots Scaly Skin Skin damage from bacteria Skin disease caused by Corynebacterium skin infection Skin infection in skin folds Skin rash Skin rash in skin folds Sweat spots Tinea erythrasma
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases P – R Pityrosporon Folliculitis May 17, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Small itchy red bumps that often appear on the back, chest, neck, arms, and sometimes on the face. A feeling of itchiness or burning in the affected areas. Sometimes the bumps can contain pus, similar to acne, but they often do not respond to typical acne treatments. These symptoms can worsen in a warm, […] Read more » Acne-like rash Folliculitis caused by yeast Folliculitis treatment Fungal skin infection Inflamed hair follicles Itchy red bumps Malassezia folliculitis pityrosporum folliculitis skin infection Yeast infection hair follicles