What is Scleroderma? As per modern aspect: Scleroderma is an autoimmune disorder and a chronic skin disease in which the skin gets thick and tight results in the thickening of blood vessels and formation of scars on the lungs and kidneys which leads to tissue damage and high blood pressure. It may be localized (that affects the skin) or generalized…
Dark circles come under the eyes the moment one feels tired and not getting enough sleep. There are many reasons for their appearance, it could be stress, hereditary, change in the life style, hormonal alterations, less sleep, sun exposure, reduction of collagen and fat levels, hay fever and many more. The moment these appear, a man or a lady do…
The first impression is the last impression’, the first impression depends on how you look, physically. The color of skin doesn’t matter, but if it displays white patches on it, it leaves an absurd impression. Physically there is no harm, but psychological pressure can be felt by the beholder. He/she is infected by vitiligo, a disturbing skin disease, which has…
Anybody can judge our health by just paying a glance at your face, by just looking at the skin. ‘The first impression is the last impression’, if your skin is showing rash patches, you lose the impression and get embarrassed. If the face is riddled with acne & pimples, it indicates that you have a low immune system. It can…
Pores on the face may be clogged due to oil, dry skin and dirt. Not able to cleanse the pores can lead to blackheads and acne. Not only that, this makes your face at risk of pore inflammation. This condition also usually occurs in organs such as thighs and arms. It causes itching sensation, which makes you very uncomfortable. So…
Epidermoid cysts are slow growing and often painless kind of cysts which rarely cause any problem. They are non-cancerous bumps beneath the skin but most commonly found on the face, neck and trunk. They are mistakenly considered as sebaceous cysts but they are different as they arise from the glands that secrete oily matter that lubricates the hair and skin…
Genes are important because they are the blueprints for proteins, but proteins are where the action is in human life & health. This ability to find links between sets of proteins get involved in different genetic disorders. Genetic disorders are very rare, among them neurofibromatosis is one. This disorder causes benign tumors of nerves & growths in other parts of…
Overview MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) infection is a kind of infection that is caused by staph bacteria. These bacteria are usually found on the skin or the nose and become resistant to the antibodies that are used to treat the staph infection. If left untreated, the infection may cause several complications. Hence there is a strong need to treat…
Overview Dermatitis herpetiform may be defined as a condition of chronic blistering of skin, these blisters are filled with watery fluid. Dermatitis herpetiformis is a form of chronic, pruritic, vesicular dermatisis. Lesions are more commonly found in males of 3rd and 4th decades of life. This disease is associated with gluten-sensitive enteropathy (celiac disease). Both dermatitis herpetiformis and gluten-sensitive enteropathy…
Cellulitis is a very common but potentially bacterial infection of the skin. It is the infection of the deeper layers of the skin and the subcutaneous tissues, Such as surgical wound, cut, ulcer, burn, or some skin diseases like eczema or psoriasis Cellulitis may appear as red spot, swollen area which feel tender and hot in touch. It occurs when bacteria enters…