Ana Albadalejo

05/03/2025

What are warts?
Warts are common, benign, swollen buds on the skin caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts are generally not dangerous, but they are contagious and spread through direct and indirect contact from person to person and even between different parts of your own body.
Different strains of HPV cause different types of warts. Here are some of the most common types of warts:
Common warts (verruca vulgaris)
- 5 til 10 mm
- Hard buds, rough, peeling texture with small black dots
- Often found on fingers, hands and feet, but can grow anywhere
Flat vortex (flat verruca)
- 1 mm, can grow in large groups
- Smooth, slightly swollen, brown or skin-colored pores
- Often found on the face, neck, arms and chest
Plantarvorter (myrmecia)
- Et par mm til et par cm
- Embedded under a thick layer of skin with small black dots in a suppressed center
- Often found on the feet, especially on the soles
- Can sometimes cause pain, especially when walking or standing (carrying weight)
Kønsvorter (condylomata acuminata)
- 1 to 5 mm, occurs in groups of 5 to 15 warts
- Skin colored, pink or red buds, can look like cauliflower
- Found in tissue around the ge***al area, but also in the mouth and throat

05/03/2025

Today the 16th January, when the air is moist and bitingly cold, many people experience that their skin conditions, including rashes, become more problematic. As a dermatologist specializing in skin conditions, I would like to shed light on the causes of rashes and why they can worsen at this time of the year.
Common causes of rashes
Rashes can develop for various reasons, often as a reaction to internal or external triggers. Some of the most common causes include:
Allergic reactions
Sensitivity to certain foods, medicines or environmental allergens such as dust mites or fungus can trigger skin inflammation.
Irritanter
Prolonged exposure to strong soaps, detergents, or other chemicals can remove the skin’s natural oils, leading to irritation and rashes.
Infektioner
Viral, bacterial, or fungal infections can result in characteristic rashes that can vary in appearance and severity depending on the underlying cause.
Underlying medical conditions
Conditions like eczema, psoriasis or rosacea can often flare up in response to environmental changes or stress.
Why rashes worsen in winter
Cold and dry air
The combination of low humidity and cold temperatures draws moisture out of the skin, making it dry and more susceptible to cracking, irritation and inflammation.
Centralvarme
Although central heating keeps us warm, it reduces indoor humidity, which exacerbates skin dryness and triggers worsening of conditions like eczema.
Layers on layers of clothes
Wearing multiple layers of wool or synthetic fabrics can trap sweat and irritate sensitive skin, leading to heat rash or worsening existing conditions.
Weakened skin barrier
The skin’s natural protective barrier is often compromised in winter, making it more vulnerable to irritants and allergens.

05/03/2025

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare, inherited (genetic) skin disease that causes blisters and affects both men and women and all ethnic and racial groups. EB disrupts the proteins that connect the skin like Velcro, resulting in sores. There are several forms of EB, ranging from mild to severe. The main forms of EB are: EB Simplex, Junctional EB, and Dystrophic EB. Kindler syndrome is considered a "mixed" form of EB. Children with EB are called "Butterfly Children" because their skin is as fragile as the wings of a butterfly. Proteins and skin layers affected by the different types of EB: Patients with RDEB are born without normal type VII collagen. RDEB patients develop a persistent, scarring subtype of EB that produces painful blisters and sores on the skin and mucous membranes (e.g., mouth and throat). Dressing changes can take hours and must be done daily or every other day. The incidence of RDEB is estimated to be about 1 to 2 per 1,000,000 people. With improvements in nutrition, wound care, and management of complications, RDEB patients can live into their 30s or 40s and beyond.

05/03/2025