William Rawson Common acne is known as ‘Acne vulgaris’. It is classified as a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin. It is characterized by the presence of pimples or zits, blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules, nobules and cysts. It mainly affects the face, neck, chest, back, and upper arms of sufferers. Acne may be mild or severe. Although … Read more
Premenstrual syndrome or PMS is a collective term used to refer to a variety of physical as well as psychological symptoms associated with menstrual cycle in females. These symptoms usually begin after ovulation and last till the onset of menstruation, mostly till the first two days. Though, in rare cases, the problem may last throughout … Read more
Dry Hair refers to a condition characterized by dull and rough hair lacking adequate moisture. This problem is usually caused by chemical and mechanical damage or as a symptom of certain diseases. In addition, like skin, individuals tend to have dry, normal, or oily hair naturally. As this is a fairly common problem, it is … Read more
As the name suggests, Dehydration is a condition characterized by considerable loss of water and fluids from the body. Depending on the extent of fluid loss, the condition can be classified as mild, moderate or severe causing symptoms ranging from dry mouth, headache, and lightheadedness to permanent organ damage, even death. This problem can be … Read more
Nail biting is a common nervous habit like tooth grinding, hair twisting, picking at skin etc. The term Nail Biting refers to the act of biting nail, cuticle and soft tissues surrounding the nail. Children and young adults are more prone to develop this habit. Medical term for Nail Biting is Onychophagia. Getting rid of … Read more
Face Rashes appear as reddish or pinkish raised rashes on the face that often become a source of embarrassment as they tend to be ugly to look at. Some common types of Face Rashes include Acne, Rosacea, Contact Dermatitis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Facial Psoriasis etc. The most common cause of developing rashes on face is dry … Read more
Eye Infections are mostly caused by virus or bacteria but most of them can very well be cured using home remedies for Eye Infections natural treatment. Some common types of Eye Infections are Conjunctivitis, Blepharitis, Corneal Ulcer, Stye, Trachoma etc. Conjunctivitis, referred to as Pink Eye is the most common type of eye infection caused … Read more
Chigger Bites are raised red welts on skin caused when these tiny pests bite and inject a fluid in the body. They symptoms usually appear after four to eight hours but normally, the wound heals within two weeks. The bugs causing Chigger Bites are actually larvae of chigger mites, belonging to a family of mites … Read more
Ear Congestion is a complicated and irritating ear condition characterized by congestion in the Eustachian tube of the ear. The most annoying symptom of this condition is muffled hearing. It is considered as a more serious problem in case of children. Basically, any partial or complete blockage in the Eustachian tube gives rise to Ear … Read more
Intestinal worms can be found in any part of the world, especially the tropical regions. Generally, children are more prone to suffer from this disease. Though, adults are no exceptions. These worms are actually parasites that mostly reside in the gastrointestinal tract and fed on the nutritious bowel contents and blood of the affected individual. … Read more