Medicine
Tinea Capitis Treatment Tips
Tinea capitis is an infection of the scalp with a fungus (Tricophyton tonsurans). Tinea capitis is a skin disorder that usually affects only children. It is seen most commonly in children younger than 10 years. Tinea capitis is the most common pedia...
Skin Abscess Treatment Tips
Skin abscess also referred to boil. It is infected in the skin and filled by pus. It is caused by collection of pus in the skin. Skin Abscess usually start as red, tender lumps. The lumps quickly fill with pus, growing larger and more painful until...
Sebaceous Hyperplasia Treatment Tips
Sebaceous hyperplasia is a skin condition in which a person develops small, yellowish growths, usually on the face. it is also known Fordyce’s. It usually occurs in middle-aged and older adults and is seen in about 1% of the US population. About 1...
Pruritus Ani Treatment Tips
Pruritus ani is a persistent itch around the anus. Anal itching is usually an isolated skin complaint in otherwise healthy persons, but in some it is part of a disorder involving other areas of the skin, especially the vulva in women and children. P...
Pruritis Treatment Tips
Pruritis is local or systemic irritation or itching and is one of the effects of an allergic reaction. The itch may be localized or can effect the whole body. Itching can be a significant source discomfort. When severe, it can lead to loss of sleep,...
Pemphigus Vulgari Treatment Tips
Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by blistering of the skin and mucous membrane. It is the most common subtype of pemphigus, accounting for 70% of all pemphigus cases worldwide. PV is rare - between one and five people...
Pustular Psoriasis Treatment Tips
Pustular psoriasis is an uncommon form of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common skin disease that affects the life cycle of skin cells. Generalised pustular psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis, which presents as widespread pustules on a background of r...
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae Treatment Tips
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is the medical term for razor bumps. It is most noticeable around the beard and neck. It causes small papules and pustules that can be confused with bacterial folliculitis. It is occurring in up to 60% African American men...
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda Treatment Tips
Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is the most common type of porphyria. PCT is frequently associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Porphyria cutanea tarda is the most common porphyria and causes blistering of skin exposed to sunlight. Several...