Pityriasis rosea is a viral rash that lasts about 6-12 weeks. The disease is characterised by a red herald patch followed by similar, smaller oval patches located mainly on the chest and back. Pityriasis rosea, also known as a Christmas tree ...
A recent news report talks about a case of a pregnant woman in Kerala who has been diagnosed with Zika virus infection. This is the first case of infection in the state and 13 more people are under suspicion. The reports ...
Coxsackievirus is a virus type that belongs to the genus Enterovirus (that also includes hepatitis A and poliovirus). The virus has a single strand of ribonucleic acid (RNA). The infection caused due to Coxsackievirus is called Coxsackievirus infection (CI) or hand, ...
Intertrigo is a skin condition caused due to friction or moisture buildup in the skin folds. It is common in people with diabetes and obesity. Due to the skin-to-skin friction and accumulation of sweat, the skin becomes sensitive and starts itching. ...
Cold winter winds are not exactly good news for your skin. As the winters become colder, the skin issues become more frequent. This means as winters grow stronger, you need to notch up the skincare. Dry skin is a common skincare ...
The skin of an infant is very tender and smooth. As parents, it is important that we take utmost care of our child's supple skin. The infant's skin, if not taken proper care of, can easily be vulnerable to rashes. The ...
Babies are often very susceptible to infections as their immunity is not fully developed. They are also more prone to catching infections due to their daily activities in the kindergarten as well. While a child receives immunity from quite a few ...
Many of us might have faced painful rashes at some point in our life. One such rash called shingles is, however, a bit different than the usual skin rashes that we know of. It is good to be aware of what ...
One skin problem that can cause a great deal of discomfort is a skin rash. A majority of these rashes are caused by allergens and can be characterized by inflamed, itchy and red skin. This type of rash can occur on ...
When you buy a new dress from a store , you want to immediately try them out and see how well it fits you! But don't you think there would have been n number of trials that the particular dress might ...
One of the most common yet irritating problems during the misty weather conditions of monsoon is the burning, itchy sensation of the skin caused by the rashes. As we all know rashes can change the colour of the skin and maybe ...
Sweating is a normal process of the body that acts as a natural cooling system. Apart from that, sweating is important for the excretion process of the body. Normally sweat will evaporate by itself. If not, there is no choice other ...