Abstract IgA is an autoimmune disorder. There are some synonyms of IgA Pemphigus such as immunoglobulin A pemphigus, SPD type IgA pemphigus, IEN type IgA pemphigus, IgA pemphigus vegetans, Unclassified IgA pemphigus, IgA pemphigus Vulgaris, etc. It is a dermatological problem in which the reddish colored blisters are formed on the skin. IgA pemphigus is also called IgA dermatosis. IgA…
Introduction Psoriasis is a common skin condition in which the life cycle of skin cells get speeds up. Psoriasis is a chronic disease which often comes and goes. In this disease, cells build up rapidly on the surface of the skin. These extra skin cells, form scales and red patches that are sometimes painful and itchy. Causes of Psoriasis The…
Overview Weak muscles and fragile bones is how your body appears if you lack vitamin D. It enhances the chances of deficiency that can cause asthma in children, cognitive impairment in older age, intolerance to glucose and multiple disorders and diseases of heart. The Important Role of Vitamin D Vitamin D is essential to keep one’s bones strong; its deficiency…
According to this shloka, ekkushta is defined as the disease in which there is no perspiration, is extensive (affects the large area) and looks like fish scales is known as ekakushta. (Reference: Charak Samhita (Chikitsa Sthan): Chapter-7 and shloka-21) Psoriasis is a chronic and inflammatory condition which is caused by the hyperproliferation of the keratinocytes in the epidermis with the…
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…