How to Treat a Boil
Before moving on to how to treat a boil, let us first understand what a boil is, types, symptoms and causes of boils. So what is a boil? A boil…
Pityriasis Rosea Pictures, Treatment, Causes
Pityriasis Rosea is a skin disorder characterized by a pink large patch of rash surrounded by tiny patches of rashes. The bigger patch is termed “herald patch” or mother patch…
Symptoms of Shingles in Women
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is painful blistering of the skin, caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. This virus is called varicella-zoster virus. Causes of shingles…
Impetigo Pictures, Treatment, Causes
Impetigo is a skin disease that typically affects children and babies. Children between two and five years old are most susceptible to this skin condition. Impetigo is highly contagious especially…
Petechiae rash Pictures, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Petechiae rash is characterized by red to purple spots on the body which are primarily caused by broken capillary blood vessels resulting to blood leakage. It measures from 1-2mm to…
Poison Ivy Rash Pictures, Treatment, Symptoms, Causes
You may have heard of poison ivy rash, but have you experienced it yourself? Read on for to know more about this type of allergic reaction. The skin is the…
Cradle Cap in Infants, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Pictures
Cradle cap is a skin disorder that often occurs in new born babies. It may be alarming to look at and unfortunate for a cute, little, innocent baby to acquire…
Sebaceous Cyst- Removal, Treatment
If the term sebaceous cyst is new to you, its occurrence is certainly not. You could even have experienced it before without knowing its correct medical term. Read on to…
Infected Hair Follicle-Pictures, Treatment, Causes, Symptoms
Infected hair follicle or folliculitis is a condition wherein the hair follicles are infected with bacteria or fungi resulting to a hard red lump that surrounds the base of the…
Ganglion Cyst in Wrist
A ganglion cyst in wrist is a swelling near a tendon or a joint at the back of the hand or the wrist that may either feel soft or hard.…