When was the last time you tried a new skincare product, soap, or laundry detergent? Did it irritate your skin? If so, you may have had an encounter with contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is a skin condition that occurs when…
Similar to calluses, corns appear as thickened layers of skin that develop over time as your skin brushes up against another surface, such as a shoe. They’re the result of your skin trying to protect itself against pressure and friction…
Our skin goes through a lot, and the everyday wear and tear can sometimes result in lesions known as calluses. If you’re unfamiliar with calluses, they’re rough, thickened areas or patches on the skin that often look yellow in appearance.…
Rosacea is a common medical condition which affects the skin of the face. The blood vessel of the face becomes visible causing redness and there can be the presence of the pus-filled bumps also. This is untreatable condition and the symptoms…
Molluscum Contagiosum is a common skin disease caused by a virus whose name is same that is Molluscum contagiosum. The viral infection produces raised skin bumps that are round, firm and usually painless and their size can vary from a…
Plantar warts are abnormal skin growths that appear on the soles of the feet. These frequently appear over pressure bearing surfaces of the feet. They are caused by the virus, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which enters the skin through cuts…
Moles are usually dark-colored skin growths which are very common. Medically they are called as nevi. Most people have around 10 to 40 moles. They occur because pigment-producing cell in the skin grows in clusters. Some of them show changes…
Growing old is a certainty for everyone and with it comes a set of natural changes in the body. The changes in the skin are readily noticeable and can often be a cause for concern. Aging skin is characterized by…
Alopecia refers to hair loss. Hair loss can occur due to various diverse causes. These are related to disease processes, drug intake, or inherited predilection for hair loss. Classification of Alopecia Cicatricial or Scarring Alopecia: This occurs from inflammatory disorders…
Ringworm is a fungal infection that develops on the skin. It forms a ring-patterned rash and may itch or hurt. The fungus is named for its appearance, and there are no worms involved in the infection. It is contagious and…