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…
An injury to your autonomic nervous system (ANS) is often referred to as Harlequin syndrome. ANS has the regulatory control over your natural processes like sweating, pupil response and skin flushing. A defective regulation by ANS (dysfunctional ANS) leads to asymmetric flushing and sweating. It is mainly manifested over your face, neck and upper thoracic region of chest. One can…
Introduction Atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema) is a skin inflammation which is characterized by relapsing, chronic, pruritic, eczematous eruptions of skin. It usually starts in early childhood but the severity of the diseases varies on years. The symptoms are worsened by scratching and have increased risk of infections. Risk Factors for Atopic Dermatitis The exact etiology of atopic dermatitis still remains…
troduction Seasonal allergies as the name suggests are most likely to occur at the onset of a particular season. People who suffer from allergies are more likely to experience migraines, feel tired and are more prone to sadness. The seasonal allergies show symptoms like sneezing, watery and itchy eyes, difficulty in breathing etc. Allergies are as a series of reactions…