An itchy ear canal can be the result of an inflamed or flaky skin condition develops when the skin inside the ear is damaged, infected with bacteria or fungus and waterlogged. This condition is also known as otitis externa. This condition causes itching sensation, dry flaky skin, pain, soreness and a watery discharge with an […]
Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder with red inflamed patches of skin on the forehead, nose, chin, cheeks and the eyelids. It is a harmless condition unless it affects the eyelids. Rosacea usually affects the skin in the face, ears, neck, chest and scalp. There are four subtypes of rosacea – erythematolelangiectatic rosacea causes permanent
Anal fissures are tears that develop in the lining of the anal canal and anus. This can also be due to trauma to the anus and anal canal. In most cases, the pain and discomfort becomes severe during bowel movements. It can be caused by passing hard, large and dry stools, prolonged diarrhea and constipation.
A jellyfish is a marine creature that has long tentacles and a transparent body. The tentacles have stinging cells that are capable of causing severe injuries to humans and other animals. After being stung by a jellyfish, a red and irritated skin can develop on the affected area along with blistering, swelling, pain as well
Skin Picking Disorder (SPD) is a psychological condition that is characterized by repetitive picking on one’s skin to the point of damage to the skin. Individuals with SPD cyclically pick, scratch, touch, rub or even dig into skin that they perceive to be imperfections or irregularities. These can include acne, moles, freckles, sores, pre-existing scabs
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Ringworm of the body is a fungal infection that forms on the top layer of the skin and it is characterized by a red circular rash with a clear skin in the middle. It can be itchy or not and acquired the name because of its appearance and there is no actual worm involved. [youtube
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Parents are all too aware that the moment their kids take the first step, this opens up a whole new world which comes with the risk of accidents. This is what makes it important to know what some of the first aid topics for kids are. Naturally, parents would want to ensure that they are
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Sunburns occur from the overexposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun or even sun lamps. In rare cases, some medications can trigger a severe hypersensitivity to sunlight. Another cause of sunburn is radioactivity caused by treatments. Most sunburns are mild and superficial. In severe cases, however, the affected person’s skin can be lobster red and blistering. You
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Tetanus is a condition caused by anaerobic bacterium known as Clostridium Tetani which gains entry into a person’s body, typically through an open wound. The bacteria will thrive in the person’s body and produce toxins that cause a disease. Tetanus sometimes develops after cuts with dirty, rusty objects or deep punctures from stepping on a
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The toe gets swollen when a fluid or some inflammatory substances accumulate in the toe. Swollen toe is painful, especially on touching and can cause a lot of discomfort. It can also be caused by an underlying disease like arthritis. A swelling of toe can causes problem during walking as it will hurt when it
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