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May 23, 2023 · On TikTok, videos of fake "tick" infestations have become an immensely viral genre. Dermatologists are trying to debunk them, as some believe the "ticks" are simply beans or other props.
- Henry Blodget
Sep 1, 2023 · The TikToker chose a type of dark gray bean that kind of does actually resemble engorged deer ticks, and a location (behind the ear) that not only is a common attachment site for ticks, but one...
Dec 14, 2023 · Plaque psoriasis, the most common form of psoriasis, causes dry, raised skin patches (plaques) covered with gray or silver scales. It may look different depending on your skin color, ranging from pink on white skin to brown or gray on brown or Black skin.
- Eczema. Eczema is a group of skin conditions that cause redness, inflammation, and itching. The most common one is called atopic dermatitis, and it’s often what people are talking about when they say “eczema.”
- Seborrheic Dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is another type of eczema. It’s almost always on your scalp and on oily parts of the face where you have sebaceous, or oil-producing, glands.
- Irritant or Allergic Contact Dermatitis. These are two other common kinds of eczema. They cause the same type of itchy, red, inflamed rash as atopic dermatitis.
- Parapsoriasis. Parapsoriasis is so similar to psoriasis that it’s even in its name. Think of it as “psoriasis lite.” The patches are more pink than red, and the scales are thinner.
The following pictures will give you an idea of what the different types of psoriasis can look like. Plaque (plack) psoriasis. Patches of thick raised skin covered with silvery scale form. These patches usually appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, or lower back — but they can develop anywhere on the skin. Scalp psoriasis.
Chronic plaque psoriasis is the most common presentation of psoriasis. It usually presents as small to large, well-demarcated, red, scaly and thickened areas of skin on the elbows, knees, and lower back, but may arise on any part of the body.
Apr 25, 2022 · Plaque psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes thick patches to develop on your skin or scalp. You may feel self-conscious, and it can be unpleasant if it itches or is painful. But it isn’t contagious, and treatments can help your symptoms improve.
