by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 04/29/2025 | Dermatological Disease
Asteatotic eczema, also known as xerotic eczema, dryness eczema or asteatotic dermatitis, is a specific type of eczema that occurs mainly in older adults, especially during cold months or in dry climates. It is characterized by extremely dry skin that may crack,...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 04/27/2025 | Dermatological Disease
Varicose eczema, also known as stasis dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition that usually affects the legs, especially in people with venous circulation problems. This disease is common in older adults and is associated with chronic venous insufficiency, where...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 04/26/2025 | Dermatological Disease
Dyshidrosis, also known as dyshidrotic eczema, is a skin condition that causes the appearance of small blisters on the hands, feet, or both. Although relatively common, it still raises many questions and concerns, especially due to the discomfort and the appearance of...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 04/23/2025 | Dermatological Disease
Nummular eczema, also called nummular dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by round, well-defined lesions that resemble coins. Although not as well known as atopic or contact dermatitis, this specific type of eczema can cause significant...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 04/22/2025 | Dermatological Disease
Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition affecting millions worldwide, presenting symptoms such as intense itching, redness, scaling, and in more severe cases, cracks and even small wounds. Although the term “eczema” is often used...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 04/20/2025 | Dermatological Disease
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects about 2% of the world population. Although it is not contagious, it still carries a lot of stigma and misinformation, affecting not only the physical health but also the emotional well-being of patients....