What is Molluscum Contagiosum Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus known as poxvirus. In molluscum pearly white eruptions occur anywhere on the skin. These eruptions can pain or itch. This virus spreads through touch, direct skin to skin contact and indirectly through door handles, toys, swimming pool, spa, beauty parlor and so on. When…
Read MoreWhat is Laryngitis? Larynx is also known as voice box because it helps us to talk. Larynx holds the vocal cords. In laryngitis, vocal cords become inflamed. Acute laryngitis occurs for a short duration; and it gets better quickly with treatment. If acute laryngitis continues for more than a month it converts into chronic laryngitis.…
Read MoreWhat is Fibroadenoma Breast? Fibroadenoma is the most common benign tumor of the female breast. Benign means it is not cancerous. This is a new growth composed of both fibrous and glandular tissues. Fibroadenoma can occur at any age, but it is more common in females of 15 to 35 years of age. Types of…
Read MoreWhat are Corns and Callus? Corn and callus are thick, hard layer of skin that develops when skin tries to protect itself against friction and pressure. Callus is larger than corn. Corns generally occur on the toes while callus can develop on hands, feet or anywhere on skin. Corns have a hard center surrounded by…
Read MoreWhat is Urethral Stricture? When an elderly person must go for urination quite frequently or he gets sudden urging for urination or interrupted urination, then generally a doctor thinks of prostate enlargement. But if similar symptoms are happening in a young person, then it may be due to the narrowing of the urethra which is…
Read MoreWhat is Hypothyroidism? In simple terms, hypothyroidism reduces the ability of the thyroid gland to function, which reduces the production of thyroxine. Allopathic Treatment HRT (Hormonal Replacement Therapy) is given world over for hypothyroidism in allopathy. Whether you go to any doctor in the world, he will prescribe you thyroxine no matter what the brand…
Read MoreAnkylosing Spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the spine and sacroiliac joint. It causes inflammation of the spinal joints that can lead to severe chronic pain and discomfort. The chronic inflammation and irritation of the spinal joints can eventually cause the vertebrae to fuse together which is known as ankyloses. Ultimately the fusion…
Read MoreWhat is Anal Fistula & its Symptoms? Fistula means an abnormal connection or passageway between organs that do not normally connect. Anal fistula is the most common type of fistula. It occurs when a boil develops near anal region which is unable to drain out; and gradually it grows inside to form a tract between…
Read MoreWhat is Tinea Versicolor? Tinea versicolor is a common fungal infection which causes discolored patches on the skin. It commonly affects young people. It is not contagious. Causes of Tinea Versicolor Tinea versicolor develops when the normally found fungus on the skin Malassezia overgrows. This overgrowth can happen due to many reasons like hot humid…
Read MoreWhat is Genital Herpes? Genital herpes is a very common STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) caused by the HSV-2 (Herpes Simplex Virus-2). This is highly contagious and spreads from contact. Causes of Genital Herpes HSV-1 (Herpes Simplex Virus-1): This causes blisters and sores around mouth. It spreads through skin-to-skin contact, but it can also spread through…
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