Milk eczema – seborrheic eczema
Milk dermatitis can occur in the scalp and elsewhere on the body where there are many sebaceous glands, such as on the face and chest. The skin turns red and scales, and can itch. Milk eczema usually goes away by itself.
Read MoreRingworm and scalp
Some fungal species can cause infections on the body and scalp. The infection causes rashes and itching on the skin, so-called ringworm, or scaly patches on the scalp. The infection occurs through body contact from person to person or from pets to humans. The infection is uncommon, but sometimes epidemics can occur in, for example, preschools.
Read MoreSelf Cracks
You get self-cracks if the skin is so dry and thick that the outer layer of skin bursts. You can treat and prevent self-cracking yourself.
Read MoreHardens and corns
You may get a hardening if you use shoes that press against the foot. Then the skin becomes hard and thick. You can then get a cornucopia if the hardening is strained or worn for a long time. Then the hardness is pressed into the skin like a thorn and it can hurt a lot. You can get rid of the hassle but it can take time.
Read MoreActinic keratoses
Actinic keratoses are superficial skin changes that result from the skin being exposed to a lot of sun throughout life. Therefore, actinic keratoses are most common in older people. Most often, the skin changes are harmless.
Read MoreBirthmarks, liver spots
A birthmark is a dark spot on the skin. It contains extra pigment, which is the dye that darkens the skin when exposed to sun. Most birthmarks are harmless, but it is important to keep track of changes.
Read MoreBenign skin changes
Pigment stains on the skin that are new or that change in some way can be skin cancer. But there are also many pigmented changes that are benign and that are more common the older you get.
Read MoreHemangioma in children
Hemangioma, also known as a strawberry mark, appears as a mark on the skin and is most common in children up to one year. Most hemangiomas do not cause any problems and disappear by themselves. Contact bvc if the child is older than six weeks when they occur, or if the child has six hemangiomas or more.
Read MoreLentigo Solaris – sunspots
Lentigo solaris are harmless brown pigment spots on the skin. They are also called sunspots and sometimes age spots. Usually the spots are formed on the top of the hands and on the face. If the stains change in any way, you should contact a healthcare center.
Read MorePilonidal cyst
A pilonid cyst often appears as a warped bulge. It sits in the middle of the back end just where the buttocks split.
Read MorePerioral dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis is a skin disease that causes redness, small bumps and rashes around the mouth. The disease may be caused by, for example, prolonged use of strong cortisone cream, excessive washing or makeup. The disease goes over but it may take time.
Read MoreLump in the breast
A lump in the chest can be due to many things that are harmless. But sometimes a lump can be cancer. Therefore, you should always have a doctor examine a new lump. The risk of cancer is higher the older you are.
Read MoreAcne
Acne, often called pimples, is a rash that is caused by inflamed sebaceous glands. Acne is common and completely harmless. Often, acne occurs on the face, chest and back where you have the most sebaceous glands. Acne is not due to poor hygiene. It is possible to get rid of acne, although it may take some time.
Read MoreLeg ulcers
Leg ulcers are ulcers on the feet or lower legs that do not heal within six weeks. The most common cause of leg ulcers is that the blood circulation in the legs does not work properly. Most people get rid of their leg wounds but it can take a long time, sometimes several years.
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