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Last edited on March 20, 2026
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Athleete’s foot

Athlete’s foot is a frequent fungal infection that can easily occur in warm moist environment – e.g. exercisers who sweat a lot. Athlete’s foot is not very

Burn

Burns are frequent and are mostly caused by accidents in the kitchen or the use of open fire. Depending on severity, burns are divided into different degrees.

Eczema

There are several different kinds of eczema. The causes of eczema are hereditary conditions, dry skin, allergy and infections. There is no treatment that can

Erysipelas

Erysipelas is an inflammation of the skin. Erysipelas frequently occurs on the lower leg. The skin becomes warm, red, painful and sore in a sharply defined

Heatstroke and overheating

Heatstroke and overheating are triggered by too high body temperature. Temperature rises due to excessive heat supply and low heat dissipation. The first

Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation is an unnecessary rapid and deep breathing, most commonly seen in connection with anxiety. The signs of hyperventilation are: prick of face

Injuries

Most frequently, adults get hurt on the workplace or when they do sports. It can be hard to determine whether a bone is broken, but if you can move normally

Itchy rash

Itchy rashes are frequent and have many different causes. The most common skin diseases with itchy rash are eczema, hives and insect stings. Hives and reaction

Light Burns

Light burns cause redness to the skin. In the case of severe burns, blisters are formed or the skin breaks.

Meningitis

Meningitis (cerebrospinal meningitis) is a rare but very serious illness. The cause is either virus or bacteria. It is the bacterial inflammation that causes

Mosquito Bites

We all know mosquito bites. They are annoying but extremely rarely dangerous. Some respond particularly to mosquito bites and can develop very large swellings.

Nettle Rash

Nettle Rash is a strong itchy rash. The nettles are scattered across the body. They disappear within 24 hours, but new nettles are coming all the time. Nettles

Nosebleed

Far most people experience nosebleed one or several times. Most cases of nosebleed arise because you pick your nose or because you receive a blow to the nose.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease with red and scaly patches on the knees, elbows and scalp. Psoriasis can cause slight itching but does not interfere much.

Scabies

Scabies is due to a mite that digs in under the skin. The disease is shown by a strong itchy rash, especially between the fingers and around the wrists. Since

Shingles

Shingles are an infection of the skin and nerves caused by the same virus that produces chickenpox. Shingles affect people older than 60 years. Shingles appear

Slapped Cheek Syndrome

When a pregnant woman is infected with slapped cheek syndrome, there is a risk that the foetus may die. Most pregnant women has had slapped cheek syndrome as a

Small Wounds

Most small wounds can be treated at home with soap, water, gauze and band-aids. The most important thing is to stop the bleeding and thoroughly clean the wound. Larger wounds that ’gape’ should be examined by a doctor and perhaps need stitches or glue.

Smaller Injuries

Wounds should be cleaned and bleedings stopped. If you can move around normally, a fracture is unlikely. Burns should be washed over wiht lukewarm water for at

Sunburn

Too much sun leads to sunburn, wrinkled skin or skin cancer. You should be especially careful in the sun if you are a redhead, your skin is not used to the sun

Sweating

Increased sweating can be due to a variety of conditions and diseases. There are effective means available over the counter for the treatment of sweat in the

Tick Bite

A tick can transmit the bacteria Borrelia. You can remove the tick by yourself. Contact the doctor if you have a ring-shaped rash or paralyses.

Wasp and bee sticks

People react differently to wasp and bee sticks. By far most people develop only a local reaction and not an allergic reaction. The local reaction consists of

Wounds

Everyone has experienced a bleeding wound either caused by accidental stabbing or cutting injuries to the skin or following an abrasion. Far most wounds are

Symptoms

Athleete’s foot

Athlete’s foot is a frequent fungal infection that can easily occur in warm moist environment – e.g. exercisers who sweat a lot. Athlete’s foot is not very

Eczema

There are several different kinds of eczema. The causes of eczema are hereditary conditions, dry skin, allergy and infections. There is no treatment that can

Itchy rash

Itchy rashes are frequent and have many different causes. The most common skin diseases with itchy rash are eczema, hives and insect stings. Hives and reaction

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