Cold sores are also known as Herpes labialis and Fever blisters. Cold sores are red, fluid filled patch of blisters on the lips or around the mouth. They are highly contagious and spread through direct contact….
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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…
Anxiety: Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Anxiety is a normal and often healthy emotion. However, when a person regularly feels disproportionate levels of anxiety, it can become a medical disorder. Anxiety disorders form a category of mental health conditions characterized…
Hives: Types and Causes
Hives also known as Nettle rash and Urticaria, are red, swollen wheals on the skin that itch, burn or sting. It appears in varying sizes from size of a coin to size of a plate,…
Anatomy of Breast
The word breast is derived from the old English word breost which meant bosom. The breast or mammary gland is found in the pectoral region and is of high importance. It is present in both…
Causes, Symptoms and Diet for Acne
What Are Acne? Acne or Acne Vulgaris is a very common skin condition that occurs when your pores get clogged with dead skin cells, and oil causing blackheads or white heads. Vulgaris term means common,…
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…
Rosacea: Types, Causes and Symptoms
What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels on the face, as well as pimple-like bumps and skin thickening. The exact cause of rosacea is not…
Physiology of Skin
The skin comprises three layers: epidermis, dermis and the hypodermis. Skin forms the major link between man and the environment. The skin is the Human body’s LARGEST ORGAN, covering an area of about 2 square…
Chlamydia Infection: Symptoms, Treatments & Risk Factors
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It is one of the most common bacterial STIs, and it can affect both men and women. Symptoms of Chlamydia Infection Chlamydia…


