What is hypertrichosis?
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Hypertrichosis, or Human Werewolf Syndrome, is a medical term referring to a condition of excessive body hair. It can be generalized, symmetrically affecting most of the torso and limbs, or localized, affecting an area of skin. In most cases, the term is used to refer to an above-average amount of normal body hair that is unwanted.
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Ichthyosis (ick-thee-o-ses) is the name of a rare genetic skin disease (there are actually several different types of ichthyosis).  Since it's an inherited disease, it isn't contagious--you can't "catch" it. Ichthyosis causes the skin to build up and scale, causing it to be extremely dry, amongst other problems.\n\nMost types of ichthyosis are present at birth, and are life-long.  Currently, there is no cure, only treatments.\n\nPeople with ichthyosis and their families know that finding each other, and finding good information about ichthyosis, isn't easy.  This site strives to improve the ichthyosis community's resources, raise awareness and support, and provide an easy-access meeting place.
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Hey, I answered your other question in regards to HS. I also forgot to tell you that there is a link on my myspace page with a lot of information about HS. The link directly to my blog off myspace with all the links about HS is http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=75054482&blogID=116301759&MyToken=79fad0cc-57b5-4e53-ada9-8d4ba415b1e9\n\nAnd, again my myspace page devoted to Hidradenitis Suppurativa is \nhttp://www.myspace.com/75054482
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Yahoo Dictionary defines "hyperextension" as a noun meaning extension of a bodily joint beyond its normal range of motion.
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its called a philtrum...\n\nThe philtrum (Greek philtron, "love potion") is the vertical groove in the upper lip, formed where the nasomedial and maxillary processes meet during embryonic development. When these processes fail to fuse fully, a cleft lip (sometimes called a "hare lip") can result. The ancient Greeks used to believe that this benign spot was one of the most erogenous spots on the human body, hence the etymology.\n\nThe lack of a philtrum can be considered a symptom of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
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I had a friend with this...same area...I believe it s called a portwine stain...I think it is just capillaries close to the skin.\n\nDefinition:\nA port-wine stain is a vascular (containing vessels) birthmark made of enlarged capillaries in the skin, which produce a reddish-purplish discoloration of the skin.\n\nAlternative Names:\nNevus flammeus \nCauses, incidence, and risk factors:\nPort-wine stains (PWS) are present at birth. The rate is 3 out of 1,000 people. Port-wine stains occur most often on the face but can appear anywhere on the body. Early stains are usually flat and pink in appearance. As the child matures, the color may deepen to a dark red or purplish color.
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Liver spots are brown-black pigmentation that occur in those areas that are exposed to the sun like the back of the hands, forearms, shoulders, face and forehead. They occur because the skin produces extra melanin to protect itself from sun exposure. Generally people over 40 years get them. Liver spots are permanent but not medically dangerous, although sometimes they may mask skin cancer.
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onychophosis - A growth of horny epithelium (skin) in the nail bed.Go to this website and see the pix http://www.hooked-on-nails.com/naildisorders.html
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Ichthyosis, literally "fish like", is a group of skin disorders that cause a person's skin to have a dry, thickened scaly character.  Often inherited from parental genes, this group of disorders is believed to be a result of an over-production of keratin, an important component to the outer layer of skin, nails and hair.  The most common inherited forms of Ichthyosis include Ichthyosis vulgaris, Lammelar ichthyosis, and X-linked ichthyosis. Acquired ichtyosis is associated with other systemic diseases, such as hypothyroidism, hepatitis, HIV infection, and some forms of cancer like Hodgkin's lymphoma or leukemia.  The term 'ichthyosis' is also sometimes used to describe milder dry skin disorders such as Xeroderma, which is neither inherited nor acquired and can result from something as simple as bathing too much.\n\nDiagnosis and treatment for ichthyosis is broad, since there are a variety of potential causes for ichthyosis.  Because of the largely genetic pathology of ichthyosis, there are only treatments that reduce symptoms and the pain and discomfort associated with scaled skin.  More severe forms of ichthyosis are treated with medications that block keratin formation, such as retinoids and imidazole derivatives.
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Tetrodotixin (TTX) is an extremely potent neurotoxin that specifically blocks the passage of sodium through voltage-gated  channels on the surface membranes of excitable cells, such as neurons and muscle cells. TTX is so called as it was originally isolated from the venom of tetraodon pufferfish.  If ingested, the patient will experience slight numbness of the lips and tongue, followed by increasing paraesthesia in the face and extremities associated with headache, epigastric pain, nausea, diarrhea, and/or vomiting. This is followed by increasing paralysis, dyspnea, cyanosis, and hypotension. Paralysis increases and convulsions, mental impairment, and cardiac arrhythmia may occur. Death usually occurs within 4 to 6 hours.
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Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition that is genetic.  It is usually seen on the upper arms and thighs and manifests as reddish bumps or "chicken skin."  Use a strong alpha-hydroxy acid twice daily.  Over the counter available is Lac-Hydrin 5 which is 5% AHA.  The doctor can prescribe Lac-Hydrin 12% which is more effective.  Be careful of the other available alpha-hydroxy acids out there as they may have too high of a pH to be effective.  Increasing the consumption of omega 3 fatty acids such as those found in salmon and cold-water fish and increasing the dietary intake of gamma-linolinic acid can also help smooth the skin. Take Borage seed oil (found in health food stores) twice a day or per bottle instructions.  You should start to see smoother skin in about 3-6 months.
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Check with your Doctor or dermatologist first! Stress, or chemotherapy might be causing the problem. Sounds like aeropicia aeriata? sp?
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It sounds like a phenomenon that occurs when people have been taking drugs such as heroin and cocaine. It's got some weird name that i can't remember but it feels like you have bugs under your skin. If you haven't been taking drugs i'm inclined to agree with cavichin on the caffeine theory. \n\nAlso the restless legs thing is so rare that it is often terribly misdiagnosed and is highly improbable, the only reason so many people know about it is because there were advances in treatments such as antistax, and these treatments were advertised on terrestrial TV. If it becomes a real problem then you should contact your doctor it could be a symptom of something more sinister...\n\nAlso ring worm is a fungal infection with a red outer ring and has a rash appearance. NO worms involved!!!!
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Hyperpigmentation is dark spots on the skin. Medical experts say it is mostly a cosmetic concern that can be covered with make-up, although in some cases it can be a sign of an underlying medical problem.\n\nIf treatment of hyperpigmentation is desired, a dermatologist may be able to use dermabrasion, laser treatments, or bleaching agents to effect change.\n\nIn addition, the National Institutes of Health has quite a bit of information on hyperpigmentation as a symptom of vitiligo.\n\nIf a case is very serious, a physician may recommend treatments, from medical therapies (such as topical steroids) to surgical therapies (such as skin grafts). However, most people must learn to cope with the discoloration and adjust through methods such as cosmetic applications. \n\nThe NIH says:\n\nVitiligo (vit-ill-EYE-go) is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin, the mucous membranes (tissues that line the inside of the mouth and nose and genital and rectal areas), and the retina (inner layer of the eyeball) are destroyed. As a result, white patches of skin appear on different parts of the body. The hair that grows in areas affected by vitiligo usually turns white.\n\nThe cause of vitiligo is not known, but doctors and researchers have several different theories. One theory is that people develop antibodies that destroy the melanocytes in their own bodies. Another theory is that melanocytes destroy themselves. Finally, some people have reported that a single event such as sunburn or emotional distress triggered vitiligo; however, these events have not been scientifically proven to cause vitiligo.\n\nThe goal of treating vitiligo is to restore the function of the skin and to improve the patient's appearance. Therapy for vitiligo takes a long time--it usually must be continued for 6 to 18 months. The choice of therapy depends on the number of white patches and how widespread they are and on the patient's preference for treatment. Each patient responds differently to therapy, and a particular treatment may not work for everyone. Current treatment options for vitiligo include medical, surgical, and adjunctive therapies (therapies that can be used along with surgical or medical treatments).\n\nMore information is availabe online, see links below.\n\nHope this helps!\nNewarview
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Tibial hemimelia-split hand/foot syndrome (TH-SHFM) is a rare constellation of multiple congenital malformations which includes Ectrodactyly (Lobster claw deformity or Cleft hand/foot) with a wide range of phenotypes of absent tibia/tibial hemimelia or long bone deficiency\n\ncc
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http://www.herbalprovider.com/liver-cirrhosis.html?src=ggl&w=liver-cirrhosis&gclid=CND96LyJqogCFSdJYwodwUjjhw#cirrhosis
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Permanent scarring or hyper/hypopigmentation from liquid nitrogen treatment is very rare.  Its a theoretical risk, and varies depending on skin type, but is very unusual.