There are various types of skin infections caused by fungi (singular ~ fungus). The most common of these are dermatophytes (tinea) and yeasts. Another group known as molds are often discussed in conjunction with dermatophytes because an infection causes a similar appearance on the skin and may co-exist and complicate a >> Read More ...
Itching of the groin is as common as itching anywhere on or itching throughout the body. For most of us it is an occasional itch that quickly subsides and is not a persistent problem. An itchy groin is often more distressing than itching elsewhere on the body largely due to social component of it being unacceptable to >> Read More ...
What is solar purpura? Solar purpura is a condition where long term sun damage to the skin causes easy bleeding into the skin tissue with even slight injury. This appears as spots or patches of bruising that is red to purple in color. It is not the same as sunburn which is an acute skin condition due to UV light exposure. >> Read More ...
What is acne vulgaris? Acne vulgaris, the most common form of acne, is a skin disease characterized by the blockage of the pilosebaceous unit (sebaceous gland + follicle), that causes the formation of pimples among other types of skin lesions. It is commonly referred to as a blocked pore because the opening of the >> Read More ...
The skin on the lips is much thinner than elsewhere on the body. It also lacks much of the natural moisturizing ability because there are no sebaceous glands on it. Furthermore it lacks the skin pigment, melanin, which provides protection against ultraviolet (UV) light. So it is understandable that a rash can occur on the >> Read More ...
The skin over the lower jaw, or jawline as we often refer to it, is prone to the same dermatological conditions as skin elsewhere on the face and body. Itching is one of the common symptoms with or without a rash. The cause of the itching can vary from trauma to the skin to infections and a host of other skin diseases that >> Read More ...
The nails, like every part of the body, reflects the health of a person and defects of the nail may provide an indication of underlying diseases. Some of these disorders may be early signs of disease whereas other defects arise later in the course of the disease. Localized causes of nail defects should always be excluded >> Read More ...
We all experience goosebumps when we are feeling cold or have a sudden fright but there are times when this otherwise normal reaction of the skin may in fact be abnormal. It can be considered as a symptom of some disease. Goosebumps have derived its name from the tiny bumps that form on the skin of a goose when its >> Read More ...
Sweating or perspiration is the body’s way of cooling down. We can therefore expect sweating to be accompanied by heat, be it heat due to external factors like on a very hot day or heat generated within the body like with physical activity or a fever. When sweating occurs without a rise in body temperature, it is >> Read More ...
A bad body odor and small specks of what seems like skin may not seem like anything serious. Armpits are one of the smelly areas of the body for most people. Sweat, natural oils and remnants of antiperspirants often do contribute to tiny granular particles. However, the odor and particles could actually be symptoms of a >> Read More ...
