Melanosis

Melanoses are skin conditions associated with excess amounts of melanin pigment in the epidermis and dermis and manifest as noticeable hyperpigmentation and melanin lentigines appearing on the skin during pregnancy or from prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light. True melanosis is a skin defect that manifests itself

Melanoses of the skin are a rather rare phenomenon, but one should not ignore it and try to prevent it. Dermatologists and oncologists are able to recognize melanosis and distinguish it from ordinary age spots. In the article we will tell you in more detail about one of the types of melanosis - skin pigmentation after syphilis - medina, and also consider other types.

Melanosis after treatment of syphilis. This is an infectious disease caused by Treponema pallidum. To clarify the diagnosis, it is necessary to undergo PCR or ELISA. Syphilis is dangerous due to its complications. But there are cases when the disease is painless, then it is detected only at the time of the initial visit to the doctor. Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a rare type of neurosyphilis that occurs mainly in men. With it, local and general immunity is disrupted, as a result of which the body becomes covered with ulcerations and wounds. In addition to these symptoms, you notice that you have an unsightly skin tone, hair loss, and changes in your internal organs. Melanostinetic syndrome. Regardless of the location of melanoma, pigmentation disturbance occurs. The skin literally darkens in places - forehead, cheeks, nose