What is Callus? Calluses are regional skin thickenings that develop due to repetitive traumas such as regular friction in pressure areas that coincide with bony prominences. Although the fifth toe edge of the foot is the typical localization, it is also common on the sole of the foot and between the...

Pityriasis rosea; It is a self-resolving disease characterized by round-oval shaped rashes that occur mostly on the trunk, with fine dandruff, pink color on it. It is more common in winter. It is more common in adolescence and youth. Why Does Pityriasis Rosea Occur? Although it is claimed that virus...

What is Rosacea (Rose Disease)? It is a chronic skin disease that especially affects the middle part of the face such as the nose, chin, forehead and cheeks, starts with flushing and burning attacks, and then causes acne, permanent redness, increase in capillaries, and an edematous appearance on the...

Hair is the most important accessory for both men and women. It is normal to lose 100-150 strands of hair per day. Because hair has growth, resting and shedding phases. Hair in the resting phase naturally falls out after a while and new hair grows back in its place. In a healthy person, 85% of [&hel...

What is Alopecia Areata? Alopecia areata; It is an oval-shaped hair loss disease that can be seen in one or more areas of the body with hair follicles such as scalp, beard, mustache, eyebrows, eyelashes, arms and legs. Why Does Alopecia Areata Occur? Alopecia areata is an immune system disease. The ...

Seborrheic dermatitis; It is a type of eczema that occurs in the form of yellow oily dandruff on the pink-colored redness areas, mostly located on the scalp, eyebrows, nose edge, cheeks, inner and outer parts of the ear. Since the disease is in visible areas, it creates a cosmetic problem. Approxima...

What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a disease that is common in the society and progresses with exacerbations and improvements. It is usually seen as a sharply circumscribed rash with silver-colored flakes that gives the disease its name. It is common worldwide. It occurs in one or two out of every 100 ...

What is a wart/verruca? Warts and verrucas are caused by an infection in the upper layer of the skin with a virus known as HPV (Human Papilloma Virus). It is most commonly seen as skin-colored bumps on the hands, feet, face and genital area. It can occur in any part of the body and can […]...

Tinea Unguium (Onychomycosis); It is an infection of the fingernails and/or toenails caused by a fungus. It causes thickening, color and shape changes in finger and/or toenails. Tinea Unguium (Onychomycosis) can be caused by several different types of fungus. Fungi live in the humid and airless envi...

What is Cold Sore (Herpes)? Herpes simplex infection (Cold Sore, Herpes); It is a viral infection that can develop in almost any part of the body and progresses with the formation of clear fluid-filled blisters and then crusted wounds. How Does Cold Sore (Herpes) Occur? The first disease occurs when...