Malassezia areata is a form of an infectious fungal skin infection that typically affects the scalp, and although typically associated with common skin infections, this disease can persist for years with other forms of treatment. This condition results from excessive growth of yeast in the natural scalp environment. Malassezia follicularis infections are commonly caused by…
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Symptoms of PCKD
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PCKD) is a progressive disease which causes numerous kidney fluid-filled cyst to develop in the kidney. Unlike normal kidney cysts which generally form in the kidneys at an early age, PCKD cysts tend to change the shape of the kidney, such as making them bigger. The kidney’s ability to absorb nutrients and…
Read moreWhat Is a Prostate Pleasure Disease (PPD)?
The PPD or tuberculin skin test or Mantoux test is a method of screening for tuberculosis or for the detection of tuberculosis infection. It is among the most popular tuberculin skin test used around the globe, mostly replacing multiple-puncture techniques like the tinea test. In fact, the PPD test was created to help in making…
Read moreWhat Are the Risks and Advantages of Effacement?
What is effacement done for? Many times, a baby arrives to a family with no external markings. These babies may also have a vaginal discharge that is thick and whitish, making the identification of a baby a difficult task. In these situations, doctors will use a procedure known as effacement to try and make sure…
Read morePain From Ovulation
Ovulation pain or mittelschmerz is more commonly known as mid-trimester pain and ovulation pain. The causes of ovulatory pain are not clearly understood, however theories involve the following: some women look to ovulatory pain for advice about when to have children. Others have reported pain that appears to be related to the onset of menses….
Read moreWhat is Primary Biliary Colic?
Primary biliary colic (PBMC) is a condition that affects many individuals worldwide, resulting in pain and bleeding in the lower part of the abdomen, sometimes leading to gallstones and jaundice. Primary biliary colic, also referred to as primary biliary colic (PBC) is a disorder caused by damage to the bile ducts inside the liver. These…
Read moreOral Thrush in Mouth and Throat – Symptoms and Treatments
Oral thrush is an oral yeast infection of the mouth that causes lesions to appear. It’s typically easily treatable with oral antifungal drugs and is generally not spread through direct contact. Oral candidiasis (also known as oral thrush) is commonly referred to as oral thrush because it is usually caused by a type of yeast…
Read moreHow to Reduce the Puffy Lip – 5 Methods on How to Get Rid of Puffy Lips
Pursed lips are a condition that afflicts many people. Unfortunately, most of them do not even know that this problem exists. However, if you are looking for ways on how to reduce the puffy look of your lips then this article is going to be very helpful to you. Puffy lips are breathing disorder that…
Read moreLearn About Your Type’s Of Blood
Blood groups can be described in terms of the Rh and ABO (Rhesus) blood group system. These determine the type of blood that can be obtained by blood transfusion. Blood type A refers to A blood type that is found in Rh and ABO blood groups. Blood type B refers to B blood type that…
Read moreEnduring a Prolapsed Rectum – Why You May Not Want to Live With it
A prolapsed rectum is when the intestine is too swollen to easily push out stool. When a large portion of the intestine is in the way of passing stool, there may be a delay in bowel movements. This delay can also occur if the fecal matter protrudes from the anus. An adult may have this…
Read moreWhat Are the Best Natural Remedies For Seizures?
One of the most frightening experiences a child has been a seizure. Some occur without warning, while others happen more slowly. All seizures are not the same but each is different in terms of severity. Seizures happen when abnormal changes occur in brain chemistry and muscle activity. Some occur suddenly, while other are much less…
Read morePrevent Yourself From Getting an STD – Be Your Own Best Shield Against Disease
STD or sexually transmitted diseases are not something that you should take lightly, especially when you are dealing with a sexually transmitted disease. There are quite a few diseases that can cause serious consequences if left untreated. In the United States, statistics show that rates of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) reached a record high in…
Read moreNatural Remedies For Shingles
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the virus Shingles Virus. Shingles virus is transmitted through direct contact with the blistery surface of a person infected by this virus. It can also be transmitted by direct skin to skin contact. Shingles is typically characterized by a burning or a numbing sensation in an…
Read moreAmoxicillin Side Effects
The majority of people that take Amoxicillin do not experience any side effects from the drug. However, it can cause some pretty nasty headaches and skin rashes. This article will go over some common Amoxicillin side effects, and how you can overcome them so that you can use this drug to fight off the germs…
Read moreUnderstanding Your Sinus Rhythm – How to Find Out Your Sinus Rhythm
A sinus rhythm (SR) is any cardiovascular rhythm in which depolarization of the sympathetic muscle starts in the sinus node and continues throughout the coronary artery. It is characterized by the occurrence of correctly aligned P waves in the ECG. A normal sinus rhythm is required but not enough, to enable normal sinus drainage to…
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