ABSTRACT Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune disorder that affects the skin and presented by subepidermal blisters. It usually affects people above 60 years of age however occurrence in young adults has also be reported. In infants and children, this disease is rare. The person affected with Bullous pemphigoid presents with blisters on legs, arms, mouth, groin, or abdomen. Both males…
Abstract Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a rare kind of cancer that causes lesions (small, painless, and discolored patches) in the soft tissues. This type of cancer generally affects the skin and mouth. In some cases, cancer can also affect the internal organs of the body. Cancer can be managed naturally with the help of some beneficial herbal products offered by…
Abstract Psoriasis is a chronic disease which not only affects an individual’s physical health but alters the mental wellbeing as well. It hampers the life quality of the patient. Psoriasis not just makes your skin unhealthy, red, scaly, and itchy but also can make you feel emotionally weak, embarrassed, anxious, and depressed about the way you look. The same disease…
Abstract Bursting of vessels in our circulatory system can cause blood to pool just under the skin is known as Purpura which is a disease. Another name given to it is known as blood spots or skin hemorrhages, which leads to many problems in the body like minor injuries to fatal infections. These spots can appear on mucous membranes, as…
Abstract Scleroderma is the disease of connective issues that involves fibrosis of tissues, vasculopathy, and abnormal functioning of the immune system. However many patients of scleroderma get affected with other connective tissue diseases as well and that is termed as Scleroderma overlap syndrome. This article is all about the Scleroderma-polymyositis overlap syndromes, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and herbal treatment…
Abstract Nodular prurigo is a skin condition characterized by the formation of hard, itchy nodules (lumps or lesions) on the skin, particularly on the arms or legs. The itchiness on the affected skin is generally quite severe and can lead to excessive scratching. It can also sometimes cause a secondary infection. Nodular prurigo is a difficult-to-treat skin disorder. Nonetheless, it…
Introduction Vidanga (Embelia Ribes) is a shrub, having medicinal importance. It is a woody creeper shrub having a flexible and brittle stem. It is also known as False black pepper due to its color and appearance similar to Black pepper. White flowered embelia is it’s another common name. This herb is found in the hilly areas of India like the…
Abstract Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition which is characterized by the formation of small, painful lumps (lesions) under the skin, particularly in the hair roots close to the sweat glands. The lumps or lesions develop under the skin because of inflammation and infection of sweat glands. The condition can cause pain and discomfort, and can gradually affect…
Abstract Keloid is a hard, lumpy scar which develops on the skin after an injury/wound or minor skin damage, such as acne, tattoos, piercing or surgical incision. A Keloid scar occurs on injured/damaged skin site due to excessive production of the protein called ‘collagen’ during the wound-healing process. The scar usually spreads beyond the initial site of injury or skin…