Rosacea is a prevalent condition that typically affects facial skin. The condition causes reddening of the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead. After some time, the redness can become intense and takes on a flushed appearance. In addition, the small blood vessels can become conspicuous. In some cases, rosacea can also manifest on the ears, chest, […]
Paronychia involves infection of the skin surrounding a fingernail. In most cases, the infected tissue becomes tender and sore with evident swelling. The common culprit for acute cases of paronychia is staphylococcus bacteria and then followed by streptococcus. As for chronic cases of paronychia, it is usually due to a fungus rather than a bacterium.
Nasolacrimal duct obstruction involves permanent blockage in which tear fluid accumulates within the nasolacrimal duct where it becomes irritated and infected. Generally, the eyes have enough tear fluid to keep them moist but some young children seem to have a continuous overflow of tears. The tear fluid leaves the eye via small-sized openings on the
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Conjunctivitis is a common eye infection that affects both adults and children. This condition is often known as “pink eye” which involves inflammation of the conjunctiva which is the tissue that lines the interior surface of the eyelid and exterior coating of the eye. The condition can be due to bacteria, virus, allergens, irritants or
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Rebound headaches occur after an individual uses pain medications more than the recommended dosage. Overusing or misuse of analgesics can trigger rebound headaches. Once the medication wears off, the individual experiences withdrawal which urges him/her to take more medication that only leads to another headache and the need to use more medications. As the cycle
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Traumatic brain injury involves an external force to the head that leads to damage or injury to the brain. This can vary from a minor blow to the head that result to transitory dizziness or a life-threatening brain injury due to major trauma such as during vehicular accidents. Since traumatic brain injury covers a comprehensive
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a serious inflammatory condition that is characterized by a drastic drop in the level of oxygen in the blood or hypoxemia. This lung condition can lead to various serious issues. As a life-threatening condition, immediate medical attention is vital. Causes The common cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome is
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Blisters are quite common for those who regularly engage in sports. Many athletes simply accept them as part of the game but there are measures to consider on avoiding them or reducing the pain and risk for infection in case one develops. Causes of blisters Blisters usually form due to friction applied on the skin.
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Eczema is considered as a prevalent skin condition. There are 2 groups of eczema that you should be familiar with – atopic and non-atopic. Even though there are some subtle differences between their appearances, they often appear the same depending on how long the rash has been present. Remember that both rashes undergo through various
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Aspirin was the first NSAID that was discovered back in the 1800s that was isolated from the bark of the willow tree. When it comes to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), they include a wide range of medications that are closely linked to aspirin. Today, several chemically-produced NSAIDs are utilized to control the conditions that involve
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