Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition that causes itching, redness, and a rash. It’s a type of inflammation of the skin that is characterized by dry, scaly patches that…
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Warts: Causes and Types
Warts, also known as Verruca vulgaris, are small skin growths that are benign and non-cancerous in nature. Warts, also known as Verruca vulgaris, are small skin growths that are benign and non-cancerous in nature. What…
What is Psoriasis? Causes, Types and Control Measures
Psoriasis is skin disease characterized by the appearance of dry, itchy, red, patches also known as erythematous plaques on the body that mainly affects the scalp, trunk, elbows and knees according to its type….
New Natal Jaundice: Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Newborn jaundice, also known as neonatal jaundice, is a condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes due to high levels of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigmented…
Cholesterol: Causes and Prevention
What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is an organic molecule, NEEDED by your body to make hormones, vitamins and build cells. It is waxy in nature. In the body it is formed by the liver and the…
Pathology of The Skin
Pathology is a branch of medical science that deals with the study of diseases in general and also the study of causes and effects of the disease. Pathology of the skin is known as Dermatopathology….
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Types, Causes, Symptoms and Risk Ractors
What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a group of symptoms in which abdominal pain is associated with defecation or change in bowel habit. It is also known as mucous colitis, spastic colon,…
Migraine: Causes, Symptoms and Risk Factors
Migraine is a sudden, intense headache with or without vomiting and visual events. Classical migraine is a triad of paroxysmal headache, vomiting and neurological (visual) events. People with headaches with or without vomiting but…
12 Food Additives to Be Cautious About: What You Need to Know
12 Food Additives to Be Cautious About: What You Need to Know In today’s world of packaged and processed foods, it’s easy to overlook the long list of ingredients on the back of our favorite…
Cholestasis Of Pregnancy
Cholestasis of pregnancy is a liver disorder that occurs during pregnancy and is characterized by an accumulation of bile acids in the blood, leading to itching and sometimes jaundice. The itching is usually most…


