Unraveling the Itch: Eczema as a Potential Culpritcreated at May 11, 2009Eczema, a chronic skin condition, often emerges as a key player behind persistent itching symptoms. Recognizing its distinct characteristics is crucial in addressing and managing this uncomfortable aspect of the condition.Characteristics of Eczema-Induced ... |
How Did My Baby Get Impetigo? Unraveling the Contagious Mysterycreated at May 13, 2009If you're wondering how your precious little one contracted impetigo, the answer lies in its highly contagious nature. The bacteria responsible for impetigo can easily find its way into your baby's world through various means. One common route is direct co... |
Unraveling the Enigma - Understanding the Symptoms of Impetigocreated at May 13, 2009Impetigo, a common skin infection, manifests in various forms, each presenting distinct symptoms. Typically, it materializes as clusters of small red blisters that ooze, burst, and easily spread. The size and resilience of these blisters can vary depending... |
Unmasking Impetigo - A Contagious Skin Talecreated at May 13, 2009Impetigo, a highly contagious skin infection, arises when staph or strep bacteria infiltrate the skin, often through cuts or scrapes. This pesky ailment predominantly targets children aged 2 to 6 years, making it a common concern for parents and caregivers... |
Understanding Scabies - The Itchy Intruders on Your Skincreated at May 13, 2009Scabies, derived from a Latin word meaning "to scratch," is a skin irritation caused by minuscule parasitic mites. These tiny intruders burrow beneath the skin, triggering a bumpy rash that stems from an allergic reaction to the eggs and feces they deposit... |
Does Psoriasis Hurt? Understanding the Painful Realitycreated at May 13, 2009Psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune condition affecting the skin, is often associated with visible symptoms like red, scaly patches. But what about the pain it can bring? Let's delve into this often overlooked aspect.While psoriasis itself doesn't directly cau... |
Debunking the Myth - Psoriasis is Contagious?created at May 13, 2009Psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune condition, often triggers misconceptions, including the belief that it's contagious. Let's set the record straight: Psoriasis is not contagious.Contrary to popular belief, psoriasis isn't caused by a virus or bacteria. Inste... |
Understanding the Uncertainty - Will My Child Always Have Psoriasis?created at May 13, 2009Psoriasis, a chronic skin condition, often feels like an unpredictable rollercoaster for both sufferers and their families. Parents often wonder: will my child always have psoriasis? The truth is, psoriasis tends to be chronic and cyclical, with periods of... |
Well known PCOS Treatmentscreated at Oct 08, 2009Birth Control Pills – For women that are not trying to conceive, birth control pills will help regulate the menstrual cycle, help reduce male hormones, and help with skin’s complexion and acne. Diabetes medications such as Metformin (or Glucophage) – Me... |
What is psoriasis?created at May 13, 2009Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that shows up in several forms. The two that appear most in children are: • Plaque psoriasis. This is the most common type. If your baby has a raised, red lesion covered with a flaky, silvery-white scale, he may... |
How should I treat my baby's chicken pox?created at May 13, 2009Keep your baby home from daycare until all the sores have crusted over to prevent her from spreading the disease and to give her time to recuperate. Unfortunately, children are most contagious the day or two before the rash erupts, usually before parents k... |
The symptoms for liver cancer?created at May 04, 2009These symptoms might be caused by liver cancer: Unexplained weight loss Anorexia (persistent lack of appetite) Early satiety (feeling very full after a small meal) Persistent abdominal pain Increasing abdominal girth (swelling of the "stomach" area) with o... |
Understanding Blackheads: Causes, Treatment, and Preventioncreated at May 02, 2009Blackheads,a type of acne,occur when dead skin cells and oil clog hair follicles,oxidizing and darkening the trapped sebum (oil).Contributing factors include genetics,hormonal changes,excess oil production (seborrhea),and certain medications.Treatment opti... |