LIVER CIRRHOSIS Liver cirrhosis is a degenerative disease that occurs when soft healthy tissues in the liver are damaged and replaced by scar tissues, usually as a result of long-term exposure to toxins such as alcohol or viral infections. The liver is the largest solid organ in the body and has many essential body functions …
HIVES Hives is an outbreak of swollen, red, bumpy rash that appears on the surface of the skin either as a result of the body’s reaction to allergens or for unknown reasons. The rash that is marked with hives can be extremely itchy and spread across large areas of someone’s body. They may also burn …
SELFCARE TIPS FOR ATOPIC DERMATITIS ATOPIC DERMATITIS Also known as Eczema. Atopic Dermatitis makes the skin itchy and red. It lasts for long and flares with time. Can occur at any age but most common in children. It may be caused because of asthma or hay fever. CAUSES Healthy skin naturally maintains moisture. It gives …
SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SLE). Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy tissues and organs. The immune system is a complex system in the body designed to fight off infectious agents, such as bacteria and other foreign microbes. To fight off infection, the body …
What is congested skin and how to treat it? Congested skin is not a clinical assessment, meaning the term is used to describe a variety of ailments. It is typically used to describe skin that feels rough and bumpy, and while there is not a standardized definition, dermatologists should understand what congested skin means. Congested …
Swimming with Eczema: What You Should Know Before Taking the Plunge Eczema is a skin condition that causes inflammation and can lead to irritation and itching, along with leaving reddish, swelled spots in the areas it affects. It is mostly found among younger children but can affect teenagers and adults as well. While swimming is …
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MELASMA Melasma is a common skin problem marked by dark discolored patches on the skin, usually seen in women in their reproductive years. Although it can happen to anyone, melasma is usually more prevalent in women and uncommon in males. In melasma, three types of common facial patterns have been identified including the centrolfacial (the …
Vitiligo Vitiligo is a skin disorder in which smooth white areas (called macules or patches) appear on a person’s skin. It generally starts on the hands, forearms, feet, and face. Globally, about 1% or so of the population has vitiligo. Most people who have vitiligo will develop the condition prior to age 40; about half …
Valley fever Valley fever, also called coccidioidomycosis, is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides. The fungus is known to live in the soil in the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico and Central and South America. The fungus was also recently found in south-central Washington. People can get Valley fever by breathing in …
SKIN RASH A skin rash refers to any inflammation or discoloration that occurs on the skin and changes the skin’s normal appearance including its color and texture. A rash may be localized in one part of the body, or it can cover and affect all the skin. Rashes affect millions of people across the world; …
