William Rawson As the name suggests, Razor burns are caused due to the use of razors while shaving hair. Inadequate shaving preparation and poor technique often result in red bumps on the irritated skin, that is, Razor Burns. This is a very common problem encountered while shaving. Both men and women can develop this sort of skin … Read more
The condition of Lost Voice is a throat problem that is mostly caused by inflammation of voice box. Basically, when you speak, air is pushed through the lungs and causes vibration in the vocal cords, thereby producing sound. However, during inflammation of tissues present in the larynx, air is simply forced out of lungs and … Read more
On an average, nails grow about 0.1 mm per day. Fingernails usually grow faster than toenails. Moreover, it has been observed that nails grow faster in men as compared to women. However, women’s nails tend to grow faster during pregnancy. They grow faster in summers than winters. Needless to add, rate of nail growth varies … Read more
A headache is a condition of mild to severe pain in the head. Headache is also referred to as cephalagia. Headaches are very common and usually do not point to a serious illness. But even a mild headache can disrupt one’s daily activities. Headache disorders impose recognizable burden on sufferers including sometimes substantial personal suffering, … Read more
When a hair grows sideways into the skin or curls back, it is referred to as an Ingrown Hair. More often than not, the condition affects the area of skin that is frequently shaved or waxed. The condition is more common in case of areas bearing coarser hair. Individuals with thick and curly hair are … Read more
Coughing is a reflex action that is meant to clear your air passages. It is primarily a symptom, not a disease in itself and can be caused by a variety of reasons like allergies, common colds, upper respiratory tract infections and so on. Coughing Fits are more common during night time or early in the … Read more
This is perhaps one of the most common and equally annoying problems, particularly in warm and humid tropical regions. Interestingly, it has been observed that Mosquito Bites are actually caused by female mosquitoes as they tend to feed on human blood. They rely on human blood as it contains iron and protein required for the … Read more
Impetigo is a contagious superficial bacterial infection that is most common among preschool and school age children. The disease is characterized by the presence of blisters or red sores on the skin. It exists in two forms, bullous and non bullous. Non bullous Impetigo is more contagious as compared to bullous. It is caused by … Read more
Jalapeno is a medium sized chili pepper that can cause burning sensation on the skin while handling it or Jalapeno Burn in the mouth while eating it. Jalapeno Peppers are mostly cultivated in Mexico and other parts of Central America and are used in various dishes. As this is a fairly common problem, there exist … Read more
Constipation is a common gastrointestinal condition. At times, the colon (a part of the large intestine) absorbs more water from the food that moves slowly through the gastrointestinal tract. This leads to Constipation characterized by dry and hard stool. When the frequency of bowel movements becomes less than three times per week, this condition is … Read more