Abstract Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition resulting from the inflammation of specific types of tissues present in the body. This disease can affect any part or organ of the body however the commonly affected organs are lymph nodes, skin or lungs. Causation behind the disease remains unknown and can be diagnosed by proper medical history, physical examination, and chest X-ray….
Introduction Seborrheic keratosis (seb-o-REE-ik ker-uh-TOE-sis) can be defined as a typical noncancerous skin growth. As people grow older, they tend to get more of this disease. Usually black, brown, or light tan patches on the skin are observed in Seborrheic keratosis. The growth of these patches looks scaly, waxed, and slightly raised. This disease can develop on any part of…
Abstract Anasarca is a swelling of the whole body. The body is a single structure but made up of billions of small structures. These small structures are of four kinds i.e. cells, tissues, organs and systems. An organ is an organization of various different kinds. The health of our body is the biggest wealth for anybody. But due to some…
Abstract DNA or called deoxyribonucleic acid is hereditary material present in the human body and almost in every organism. Nearly all the cells found in the human body have the same DNA and a small number of mitochondria can be found too. DNA stores information and helps in controlling the cells. The transmission of the information from the mother to…
Abstract Thymus, lymph nodes, bone marrow and other such organs, processes and glands of the body provide strength to the body and provide resistance for toxins and infections. This ability of the body is termed as immunity and the system responsible for maintaining this immunity is known as the immune system. But due to some hereditary or acquired causes this…
Abstract Genetic disorders are the disorders which occur due to mutation in the genes. It can be caused by a mutation in multiple genes or by chromosomal defect. Genetic disorders characterized by the defect in whole or in a part by a change in the DNA sequence away from the normal sequence. Prevalence of genetic disorders is increasing at a…
Abstract The world right now is a competitive place where almost everyone is dissatisfied with how they look. The entertainment industry has set unrealistic standards of fitness, beauty and youth. Medical science is developing methods – fair as well as unfair – to defy the effect of time on the human body. Everyone is secretly hoping technology finds a way…
What are Ceramides? Ceramides are the fatty molecules that are linked with other vital molecules to promote cellular function, these are found naturally in the skin cells and are about 50% constituent of the epidermis (skin’s outer layer). These ceramides are known to have an important role in nervous system development and the brain but recently ceramides have gained a…
Abstract There are some diseases that occur due to improper dietary habits and lifestyle, one such very prevalent disorder is arteriolar hyalinosis. This ailment has shown great hike in today’s era due to excess use of sedentary lifestyle and sometimes it even occurs due to normal ageing process. So this popular ailment will be the main focus of our article….
Abstract Soft-tissue infections (SSTI) and bacterial skin infections are some of the most frequently caused infections among all age groups of people. Gram-positive bacteria bind to sites on fibronectin which are usually exposed by trauma or stress. Modern medical management of Cellulitis and Impetigo involves antibiotics that suppress the activity of the causative agent but this might be only for a…