Many times we face issues that have more psychosocial effects than the physical ones affecting our lives seriously. Dermatologic problems tend to be more of a cosmetic nuisance than the physical one and generally produce side effects of anxiety and depression in many people. Melasma is one such common skin problem, more common in women […]
Our eyelids play a significant role in protecting our eyes and they prevent the cornea from drying out. Although eyelids are physically small, like many other body parts, they are made of complex components like blood cells, fat, layers of skin, muscle, ligaments, and nerves. Eyelids also comprise eyelashes that have hair follicles on edge […]
Having any abnormal growth in your body is not only detrimental health-wise but also creates cosmetic issues in some cases. Warts are one such type of growth on the surface of your skin. The unsightly appearance of warts can make a person distressed and depressed. Warts can occur in people of all ages and are […]
Sometimes, we experience certain conditions that are annoying and we don’t know if it is a condition serious enough to consult a doctor or not. One such condition is leucorrhoea (vaginal discharge) experienced by women, which is not a disease in itself but can be a symptom of an underlying disease or disorder. Consult your […]
Did you know that genes hold DNA, the instructions for making protein, and help in the structure and maintenance work in cells of the body? Genes are passed from parent to child and they form the basis of heredity. When there is a change (mutation) in a gene or genes of a person, it leads […]
Dandruff is one of the most common skin ailments that millions of people suffer worldwide with an estimated twenty percent of the population being affected by it. It is also one of those skin conditions that make you feel embarrassed. Dandruff is the mildest form of a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis which is prevalent […]
Anyone in the teenage or one who is parenting a teenager is well aware of the skin condition – acne. Although anyone can get affected by acne, teenagers are the ones who are more at risk and get distressed about the condition. It is understood that nearly 90% of the global population gets affected by […]
Many people tend to dislike discussing their health issues with anyone. They don’t even like consulting a doctor until the condition gets serious and this is more so with ailments that are related to private parts. One such ailment that people may not like discussing is ‘herpes’. It is an infection that can appear in […]
It’s that time of your life when you are happy and celebrate the greatest news of your life – being pregnant. Then comes the difficult time that makes you visit the washroom and puke multiple times. This is the period when morning sickness looms over you and takes away all the fun of being a […]
One of the most common complaints in women in the reproductive age is pain during menstruation. This is seen in both young and old women alike and is called dysmenorrhoea in medical terms. This condition is one of the most common gynaecological conditions regardless of age and geographical location, affecting their daily routine and leading to […]