Diseases

Diabetic retinopathy is damage to the retina of the eye (retina) caused by the metabolic disease diabetes mellitus.

Adenocarcinoma is a malignant tumor. It develops from glandular tissue. Adenocarcinoma can develop in different areas of the body.

A middle ear infection or otitis media is a painful disease in the middle ear. It can be acute as well as chronic. The triggers are mostly bacteria and viruses. Middle ear infection is common in young children

Doctors understand an ear infection to be an inflammatory change in the area of ​​the ear. This can be an inflammation of the outer, middle or inner ear. Depending on where the inflammation is and how

Like malaria and yellow fever, typhus is a tropical disease. In the past, typhus was also popularly known as typhoid lice or typhoid fever. Typhus is one of the bacterial infectious diseases that are transmitted by lice

In the course of the development of an enanthem, the tiny vessels of the mucous membranes (so-called capillaries) swell up due to a reaction of the immune system. This leads to the red, blotchy coloring of the mucous membrane, which is typical of an enanthem

Psoriasis is a skin disease that is quite common in Germany. Typical signs are red areas of skin that stand out with their silvery-white scales. In addition, these affected areas of the skin are often clearly delineated

Not all people are given thick and strong hair and a healthy scalp. Unsightly impairments of the scalp and the coat, to which the annoying and recurring dandruff (dandruff) belong, leave some

Blisters are possible symptoms of various skin diseases. In order to be able to counteract vesicles in the long term, the corresponding causes of vesicles must therefore first be determined.

Impetigo contagiosa is a highly contagious bacterial infectious disease that occurs primarily in newborns and children. In principle, however, the infection can occur at any age. Synonyms are pus lichen, bark lichen, rag lichen

Scabies or scabies is a contagious skin infection that can usually be treated without complications with appropriate lotions. There are various ways to prevent scabies from developing, which are explained in detail here.

An inflammation of the hair follicles is usually positive and heals up on its own. Preventive measures can reduce the risk of hair follicle inflammation.

An inflammation of the hair follicles is usually positive and heals up on its own. Preventive measures can reduce the risk of hair follicle inflammation.

Cradle cap is the collective term for infantile seborrheic dermatitis, which causes scaly patches on the scalp of infants. Thick crusts and scales can develop, but cradle cap is not considered a serious disease

Perioral dermatitis, also known as rose in the mouth, is a non-contagious and harmless disease of the skin of the face that manifests itself as redness and pimples. In most cases, it is caused by excessive use of personal care products

Perioral dermatitis, also known as rose in the mouth, is a non-contagious and harmless disease of the skin of the face that manifests itself as redness and pimples. In most cases, it is caused by excessive use of personal care products

Shingles, the technical term for which is herpes zoster, is a viral infection. Your main symptoms are burning pain and a blistering rash. The responsible virus, Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV), is already in when the disease breaks out

Cysts are tissue cavities that are lined with a layer of epithelial cells and can contain accumulations of fluid from tissue, blood or, in the case of inflamed cysts, also pus. In the case of jaw cysts, these cavities are located in the sub

Despite modern contraceptive methods and medical measures, sexually transmitted diseases are still widespread today. With modern treatment methods, however, these can largely be cured and the symptoms alleviated.

An inguinal hernia is a physical disease affecting the inner wall of the abdomen. The custom wall breaks in the area of ​​the groin, so that the abdominal organs are no longer held in the interior of the abdomen. The most noticeable sign of an inguinal hernia