William Rawson Skin Infections are the most common and irritating problems related to the skin. Depending on the type of infection, they are categorized as bacterial, fungal, viral or parasitic infections. Out of these, the bacterial and fungal Skin Infections are usually more common. Bacterial Skin Infections include skin problems like Boils, Follicullitis, Furuncle, Carbuncles, Cellulitis, Ecthyma, … Read more
Sometimes, when the skin experiences excessive pressure or friction, it adopts a protective mechanism against the pressure which leads to the skin becoming hard and thick. These hard spots with translucent centers are known as Corns or Helomas. Continued friction tends to make these Corns more painful. More often than not, Corns develop on the … Read more
Chafing refers to a condition characterized by skin irritation which is caused by sweating and repeated rubbing of skin against skin or against any foreign material, especially coarse clothing. The most common areas affected by this condition are armpits, inner thighs, breasts, groin areas and other such sensitive areas. Overweight people and the ones who … Read more
The condition in which the eosinophil count in the peripheral blood gets increased is termed as Eosinophilia.Eosinophils are white blood cells that are responsible for combating multi cellular parasites and certain infections in vertebrates, they also control mechanisms associated with allergy and asthma.These Eosinophils also known as granulocytes are developed during haematopoiesis (the formation of … Read more
It is a fact that some hair loss is normal as all hairs are shed at the end of their growth cycle. Hairs grow from follicles. Each follicle grows a single hair that follows a typical cycle that comprises a lengthy growth period, short rest period and the final act of shedding. Then, a new … Read more
Nerve Pain is a discomforting and at times non specific condition that can be caused by a wide variety of reasons. The nature and effective treatment of Nerve Pain depends on the underlying cause giving rise to the pain. Such pains can be accompanied by buzzing or burning sensation and an overall discomfort that is … Read more
Poison Oak is one of the most terribly deceiving plants in the world, which affects millions of nature lovers each year. Oil present in and on this invasive plant contains toxin, urushiol, can cause skin rash which eventually leads to skin cancer. Wild variety of Poison Oak grows in Santa Cruiz and other areas of … Read more
Rosacea is a common chronic skin disease that tends to begin as a mild flush around the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. This progressive skin disorder causes redness and swelling. In certain cases, it may also cause eye irritation. The condition is often mistaken for acne because of the presence of acne-like skin eruptions on … Read more
Gallstones are solid lumps that generally develop when the bile present in the gallbladder hardens into stone-like collections of materials. The disease is mostly asymptomatic and hence remains undetected in most of the cases. They usually grow at a slow rate and tend to cause problems after about 5 to 20 years, depending on the … Read more
Stuffy Nose is a terribly annoying problem that causes a great deal of discomfort because of nasal blockage. Contrary to the popular misconception, this condition is not caused due to thick mucus. Rather, it is caused when upper respiratory tract infections leading to reddened and inflamed blood vessels cause the membranes lining the nose to … Read more