Brain mechanism of Touch & Pain
Named after the scientists who first identified them in the microscope, Pacinian and Meissner corpuscles, Merkel’s disks and Ruffini endings sense different aspects of touch.
skin
Common skin conditions in children and presentation
The skin is often referred to as the largest body organ and serves as the main protective barrier against damage to internal tissues from trauma, ultraviolet light, temperature, toxins and bacteria
Psoriasis, inflammatory disease of the skin | causes and treatment
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that targets principally the skin and one that is possibly of autoimmune aetiology
Topical retinoids and keratolytic skin agents
Retinoids reduce obstruction within the follicle and are useful for both comedonal and inflammatory acne. They reverse abnormal keratinocyte desquamation and are active keratolytics.
Dermatological Drug Reactions
Drug-induced skin reactions can be irritant or allergic. Allergic drug reactions are classified into exanthematous, urticarial, blistering, and pustular eruptions