Ringworm rash is used to describe a circular reddish rash that can be very itchy. What makes it different from other type of rash is the healthy looking skin that appears in the center of the circular rash. Ringworm rash is typically cause by a fungus and there is no actual worms under the skin. Continue reading
Oral thrush is an infection that is cause by a fungus, Candida albicans. The yeast fungus thrives in the lining of the mouth thus resulting to oral thrush. Generally, oral thrush is most common to infants but adults are also susceptible to oral thrush. Continue reading
Slipped disk or also known as herniated disk pertains to a problem with one of the disks connecting the human bones that pile up to craft spine. A spinal disk is a small like a jelly donut enclosed inside of a harder outer wall with a softer core. A slipped disk develops when a few of the softer jelly drive out throughout a crack in the harder outer wall. Continue reading
Seasonal depression is also known as seasonal affective disorder, winter depression, summer blues or winter blues. This type of depression affects individuals only at the same time or season each year but they are seemingly normal throughout the year. Clinically, medical experts are quite skeptical about this type of depression however, there is an increase number of an individual who may feel depressed during specific times of the year. Continue reading
Prickly heat rash generally refers to skin problems that normally arise during too much severe heat exposure. This skin condition is also refer us prickly heat and or miliaria. This is normally seen in people who live in humid climates and this may get worse during summer months. Continue reading
Prostate cancer is cancer that affects the man’s prostate gland. Prostate gland is a small walnut-shaped gland that makes seminal fluid that preserves and carries sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most frequent types of cancer that affects men. Prostate cancer normally develops gradually and primarily stays confined to the prostate gland. Continue reading
Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disorder that generally affects the scalp. It may cause flaky, white to yellow scales, itchiness and stubborn dandruff. In adults, it is known as seborrheic dermatitis but it is called cradle cap in infants.
Aside from the scalp, it may also be seen in upper chest, back, face and other parts of the body that have active sebaceous glands. Continue reading
Lumbar part of the body is commonly found in the abdominal part of the torso between the pelvis and diaphragm. The lumbar region is also known as lower spine or part of the lower back thus, the pain related to lumbar area is known as lumbar back pain. Continue reading
Perimenopause or also known as menopausal transition, is the period wherein a woman’s body make a normal change from just about the regular cycle of ovulation and menstruation on the way to permanent infertility or menopause. Perimenopause occur at different ages in women. Continue reading
Malaria disease is an infectious disease cause by Plasmodium, a parasite that can deadly infect the red blood cells of humans. History shows that malaria had caused millions of death since the beginning of man. Continue reading