Atopic eczema is a type of dermatitis characterized by red, swollen, cracked, and itchy skin that may form anywhere on the body including on face, on scalp, around eyes, and on hands and feet. According to the National Eczema Association, […]

When you have genital warts, you want them to go away fast. Not only are these growths uncomfortable, itch, and unsightly, having them increases your chances of passing the disease that causes the warts onto other men and women. There […]

About 10 percent of people in western countries must contend with nail fungus infections. Officially called onychomycosis, nail fungus is caused by fungi invading the nail plate, bed, or root. It makes the nail turn colors (usually brown or black), […]

When people talk about eczema, more often than not, they are talking about atopic eczema, which is a very common skin disorder. However, the term eczema is also used to refer generally to a group of skin diseases that share […]

Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that causes skin to become dry, cracked, and irritated on various parts of the body including on face, hands, feet, on scalp, and even around eyes and eyelids. The bad news is there is […]

Having unprotected sex leaves you vulnerable to lots of different inconvenient and at times, downright embarrassing diseases, such as genital warts. What Causes Genital Warts? Genital warts is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease caused by particular strands of the […]

Fruit flies are some of the most common insects that invade our homes. As the name implies, these flies are attracted to overripe fruit or any sugary organic material. They also feed on decaying vegetables, as well as fermented beverages […]

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that often occurs due to infection by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 6 and 11. They feel like tiny bumps on the surface of the skin and might be inflamed and painful when touched […]

If you are suffering from a persistent red rashes all over the body that is either itchy or painful (sometimes both) then chances are that you may be suffering from scabies. This article will provide a brief overview of the […]

Ringworm – what is it? Ringworm is the commonly used name for the medical condition of Tinea. It is a skin infection cause not by a worm, as its name suggests, but by fungus. It is a fairly common infection […]

What is Jock Itch? Jock Itch, known medically as Tinea Cruris, is a common fungal skin infection which typically manifests as pruritic skin lesions, affecting the groin region in young adolescents and adults. Epidemiologically, Jock Itch has a global distribution, […]

Tea tree oil is a pale-yellow oil extracted from the melaleuca alternifolia plant in Australia. It has been used for centuries by the Bundjalung people of eastern Australia to treat skin disorders, wounds, coughs, and colds. The oil has antiviral, […]

More often than not people don’t take nail fungus seriously as majority of the population is unaware of this disease. As affected individuals may never have had an infected fingernail or toenail before, they think they don’t have to pay attention to the […]

An ingrown toenail is a very common affliction of the toe among adolescents and adults. It is also known as onychocryptosis or unguis incarnatus among the medical community. Causes Ingrown toenails happen when the sharp outer edges of the fingernail […]

Gout is a painful chronic disease that has long been linked to our diet, particularly our consumption of seafood and meat as well as alcohol. Common medical management approaches for gout will always involve certain dietary restrictions, some of which […]

Scabies is a skin infection caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite and characterized by intense itching, a bumpy rash, and sometimes tiny burrowing marks in the skin. Any part of the body may be infected including the genital area, face, […]

Scabies is a common skin infestation that has existed for over 2,500 years. It’s caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, a microscopic organism measuring about 1/3 millimeters long that induces intense itching when it burrows into the skin. Although male […]

Constipation is one of the most common afflictions that affect people of all ages and genders. In a nutshell, people suffering from constipation are not able to pass stool with any regularity. People who are fairly regular but are unable […]

We’ve all seen them on television and in fitness or fashion magazines – pictures of fit men showing off their abs. A six-pack in truth is quite desirable. Women love it and men like to show offer their perfectly chiseled […]

Abdominal pain is a common condition that we all experience from time to time. Sometimes the pain is generalized and occurs in half of the stomach or over a larger area. Other times, pain is localized to one area of […]

Corns and Calluses are a hard, thick layer of skin that develops on the feet and hands due to excessive friction or pressure. They’re a problem experienced by many people and can cause discomfort and pain when you walk or […]