A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac under the skin filled with a cheese-like or oily material. Sebaceous cysts are commonly seen on the scalp, labia, scrotum, chest, and back, but can be found anywhere on the body. A foul odor is also often present in t...
Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp is known as cradle cap. Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting areas of the head and trunk where sebaceous glands are most prominent. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition affe...
Hand dermatitis (also known as hand eczema) often results from a combination of causes, including genetic makeup (constitutional factors), injury (contact with irritants) and allergy. This condition is usually multi-factorial. The skin can react to t...
Heat Rash is a very itchy red skin rash, causing a prickling or burning feeling. Heat Rash is a common ailment in hot and humid conditions, such as in the tropics and during the summer season. Although it affects people of all ages, it is especially...
Furunculosis (Boils) are a deep infection of hair follicles. Boils (furuncles) are painful pus-filled bumps on the skin resulting from the deep infection of a hair follicle. The infection is usually caused by a type of bacteria called Staphylococcus...
Genital Herpes is one of them. The cause of genital herpes is a strain of herpes simplex virus (HSV), which enters your body through small breaks in your skin or mucous membranes. Genital herpes is a common condition affecting around 45 million peopl...
Prickly heat is a very itchy red skin rash, causing a prickling or burning feeling. It is medically known as miliaria. Miliaria is a common ailment in hot and humid conditions, such as in the tropics and during the summer season. Although it affects...
Folliculitis is the inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin. Folliculitis looks like acne pimples or non-healing, crusty sores. Folliculitis usually looks like red pimples with a hair in the center of...
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