Sunburn is a common acute skin condition which quickly resolves with little to no treatment. We often do not give sunburn much though as a skin disease but it technically a superficial or first-degree burn. Studies have also shown that repeated bouts of severe sunburn can drastically increase the risk of skin cancer. >> Read More ...
What is Skin Grit or Grime? The words ‘grit’ or ‘grime’ are refer to loose particles or a buildup of matter that is generally considered to be unhygienic. The skin being like any surface can collect dust and dirt from the environment and along with skin oils and dead skin cells this can form what >> Read More ...
It is one of the most common lip problems and most of us think that it is just a winter problem but chapped lips can strike at any time. The lips are very sensitive to environmental factors when compared to skin on the rest of the face. This difference is one of the main reasons why the lips are prone to drying and >> Read More ...
Itching of the forehead skin, like elsewhere on the body, is mainly due to irritation, damage or disease in the affected area. It is a common problem for most people but usually an itchy forehead is a transient symptom. The itching occurs suddenly and resolves quickly with a little scratching or rubbing. However, there are >> Read More ...
It is a common skin condition in infants and has been extensively researched yet the exact cause of atopic dermatitis is unknown. The condition can be frustrating for parents as the symptoms can be unbearable for the child. The focus is on managing the condition by relieving symptoms, protecting the skin and avoiding >> Read More ...
There are many different types of abnormal growths that can arise on the skin. Most of us think of it simply as a pimple, wart or mole. However, there are several different ways in which the skin may be diseased or abnormal thereby leading to the formation of a growth. One rare type of growth is a folliculoma. It is not a >> Read More ...
Contact dermatitis is one of the most common skin disorders usually associated with occupations where repeated hand washing is a requirement, like health care workers. However, it can affect any person of any age and is due to environmental factors ranging from substances such as soap, sweat and water to latex and certain >> Read More ...
Most of us look at the eyebrows as a patch of hair that has an aesthetic purpose and it is often shaped for cosmetic purposes. Although the exact purpose of the eyebrows is not conclusively understood, it is believed to be prevent water or sweat from falling on to the eyes itself. For most people its function is of little >> Read More ...
Superficial fungal infections are common in humans. It is estimated that as much as 80% of the world’s population will experience a skin fungal infection like athlete’s foot at some point in life. While these fungal infections of the skin can extend to the nails, sometimes a nail fungus occurs entirely on its >> Read More ...
There are a number of different conditions that can cause white lesions in the mouth. Some conditions like oral candidiasis (mouth thrush) are among the more common causes while others like leukoplakia and lichen planus are less often seen. Many people do not understand the differences between these conditions and despite >> Read More ...
