What are fungal infections? Fungal infections are caused by fungi (microscopic organisms) that can affect different parts of the body, including the skin, nails, hair, mouth, and even internal organs in severe cases. They thrive in warm, moist environments and can spread through direct contact, contaminated surfaces, or even from animals. Commonly affected body parts… Continue reading Fungal Infection and Ring Worm
Scars and blemishes are common skin concerns that can affect one’s confidence and overall appearance. Whether caused by acne, injuries, or medical conditions, these marks can be distressing. However, with proper knowledge and care, it is possible to manage and reduce their visibility. What Are Scars and Blemishes? Scars form when the skin heals after… Continue reading Scars and Blemishes: Understanding, Prevention, and Treatment
Chikungunya is the viral infection that is spread by the bite of an Aedes mosquito, that usually bites in daytime. The mosquito usually transmits the disease by biting an infected person and then biting someone else. An infected person cannot spread the infection directly to other persons (i.e. it is not a contagious disease). Symptoms… Continue reading Chikungunya
CORNS AND CALLOSITIES WHAT IS CORN? Corn is a small, thick, round area of skin having hard canter surrounded by inflamed skin. It usually appears t less weight-bearing sites of feet such as toes and their tops and sides. Sometimes it may appear on weight-bearing areas too. WHAT IS A CALLUS? A callus is a… Continue reading Corns and Callosities
Diaper Rash Diaper rash or diaper dermatitis is a form of irritant contact dermatitis. Increase in the moisture content in and around the perianal region leads to overhydration of the skin leading further to friction and breaking of the skin. It can normally involve any site in and around the perianal region, although the folds… Continue reading Skin Allergies and Rashes in Children
In times when external appearance is as important as internal health of an individual, any growth or eruption seen on a person’s external body causes a lot of speculation as to what it Is, how it has come up and most importantly how to get rid of it. If such a thing appears especially in… Continue reading Molluscum
Eczema is a form of dermatitis where there is inflammation of the outer layer of the skin, it is characterized by the skin becoming dry, red, irritated and itchy. Eczema has been classified into various types and the commonest one is atopic eczema or also medically termed as atopic dermatitis. Other types of eczema include:… Continue reading Eczema
The time, from being diagnosed with psoriasis, till the remaining life of that individual the person goes through phases of different kinds of emotions ranging from anger, frustration, shame, indignation and in severe cases depression. What is PSORIASIS? Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory form of dermatitis usually lasting for many years with stages of remissions… Continue reading Psoriasis
Beautiful inside is Beauty reflected outside….. We all have come across this phrase many times, and it is true that beauty lies within, but sadly this is not accepted so easily in the society even today. Any imperfections in a person’s physical appearance are always critically judged and it results in the individual becoming a… Continue reading Leucoderma
