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This glossary defines commonly used Psoriasis terms, including products and medications used in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions that co-exist with psoriasis such as acne, rosacea, eczema and dermatitis.
Vanicream®: moisturizer recommended for the treatemnt of the symptoms of dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis.
Varicose Eczema: (Nummular Dermatitis) characterised by red, scaly and often very irritating patches of skin preceded by varicose and often ulcerated veins and the eczema is usually concentrated around the damaged veins.
Vascular: of or pertaining to the blood vessels.
Vascular Constriction: anything which causes the blood vessels to shrink or constrict resulting in a less ruddy complexion. May be caused by a variety of environmental, physical or emotional factors.
Vascular Dilation: anything which causes the blood vessels to enlarge or expand resulting in symptoms of flushing or pink or red skin tone. May be caused by a variety of environmental, physical or emotional factors.
Vascularity: increased prominence of blood vessels
Vesicles:tiny blisters located in the deeper layers of the skin.
Vesicular eczema: (Dyshidrotic Dermatitis) eczema of the hands and/or feet. It may be caused by abnormal sweating. The condition may be mild with only a little peeling, or very severe with big blisters and cracks. The first (acute) stage shows tiny blisters (vesicles) deep in the skin, associated with itching and a burning feeling. The later and more chronic stage shows symptoms of increased peeling, cracking, or crusting.
Vibramycin®: An oral antibiotic which is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is often prescribed for rosacea. Also sold under the brand name(s): Vibra-Tabs®, Monodox®, Doxycycline®, Doryx®, Novodoxylin®
Vibra-Tabs®: An oral antibiotic which is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is often prescribed for rosacea. Also sold under the brand name(s): Vibramycin®, Monodox®, Doxycycline®, Doryx®, Novodoxylin®
Vitamin C: an anti-oxidant applied topically which is theorized to help protect cells from the damage of free radicals, molecules resulting from environmental pollution and ultra-violet light rays.
Vitilgo:skin condition resulting in a loss of pigment in the skin, causing irregular white patches.
Von Zumbusch pustular psoriasis: named after the physician who first described it.Von Zumbusch pustular psoriasis is associated with fever, chills, severe itching, dehydration, rapid pulse rate, exhaustion, anemia, and weight loss and muscle weakness.
Vytone®: Cream by Dermik, (Hydrocortisone - Iodoquino – Topical) a low-potency steroid used in the treatment of skin conditions.
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