She was 14 and her quality of life was non-existent. She could no longer go to school because of the painful periods (also known as dysmenorrhea) & irregular periods, chronic fatigue and being in and out of hospital all the time. She finally had a laparoscopy and was diagnosed with endometriosis. Endometriosis can play havoc with your quality of life. ... Read More »
The process by which our skin gets darkened by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun is called natural sun tan. The intensity of suntan or sunburn depends on many factors like type of skin, the genetic makeup of the person, the intensity of the sun rays, time of the day at which the exposure occurs etc. Though in many ... Read More »
We all are excited about Summer but hot, sweaty, sticky, moist summer makes one susceptible to vaginal infection, yeast thrives in moist, warm environments. Moisture gets trapped and create a breeding ground for yeast, it is more of an issue when women are more prone to sweating in summer. The vagina is one of the “ecosystem” of various bacteria and ... Read More »
Lichen planus is chronic disease which affects the skin, mouth, scalp, nails and genitals. It is a painful and disturbing condition as it causes itching which can be unbearable sometimes. Usually individuals suffering from lichen planus end up visiting a conventional doctor for quick relief. But it is a known fact that some conventional medicines like antibiotics, anti inflammatory medicines ... Read More »
“Many people report considerable relief of their psoriasis flares in the summer,” But that doesn’t mean you can forget all about psoriasis care when summer arrives. In the treatment of psoriasis patient, summer can be a double-edged sword. While humidity and the sunshine can actually help soothe symptoms, air conditioning and chlorine can dry out skin and trigger flare-ups. Treating ... Read More »
PCOD (Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease) is one of the most common disorder among women of reproductive age. In female’s body, various hormones operate in harmony to regularize smooth functioning of all systems including the reproductive system. In PCOD there is an imbalance of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone, resulting in the formation of multiple cysts on the surface of ... Read More »
Do you know that your teeth could be a reflection of your overall body health? Your oral health is directly related to your general health. Your teeth are something which you may overlook most of the time. What extra do you do for your dental health apart from brushing them? Many people are so lazy at brushing their teeth too. ... Read More »
The nails are women’s priceless possessions but when it comes to the male members they neglect it as much as women care about them. Have you noticed your nails turning yellow? Have you seen white dots or pits on your nails? Do your nails break easily? Do your nails have a stunted growth? Have your nails turned rough, broken and ... Read More »
Introduction: Urticaria, better known as hives or nettle rash is one of the commonest skin allergies people suffer today. It is estimated that more than 1/6th of the whole world’s population has been affected by this skin allergy. Urticaria is a skin disease in which the patient experiences transient eruptions of wheals on skin, with well-defined red margins. These eruptions ... Read More »
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