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Skin

Breaking down HIV rash: what you need to know?

What is an HIV Rash? HIV is a virus that attacks and weakens the host’s immune system. If untreated, it can lead to AIDs (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). Most people with...

West Nile Virus Rash: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention Tips

West Nile virus (WNV) rash is a dermatological manifestation seen in some individuals infected with the West Nile...

Understanding Mumps Rash: Symptoms, Causes, and Care

Mumps is a viral illness that typically impacts the parotid glands located bilaterally on the face. The parotid...

Brachioradial Pruritus: Managing the Itch and Sensory Changes

Brachioradial Pruritus is a medical condition involving localized dysesthesia (a set of symptoms associated with unusual touch sensations)...

Necrotizing Fasciitis: The Fast-Spreading Flesh Infection

Necrotizing Fasciitis is a severe infection in your skin and soft tissues that occurs due to the introduction...

Syringoma: Understanding & Managing This Skin Condition

Syringomas are a harmless skin condition. They are small, benign tumors that occur in sweat glands on various parts of your body. Syringomas are...

Periorbital Hyperpigmentation- Causes & Treatment of Dark Circles 

What is Periorbital Hyperpigmentation? Periorbital Hyperpigmentation is a common condition that appears as a bilateral, brown to black, darkening of the area surrounding the eyes....

Scleroderma: Understanding the Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

What is Scleroderma? Scleroderma is a group of complex autoimmune disorders characterized by hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissue. The condition may...

Erysipelas: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options

What is Erysipelas? Erysipelas is a painful skin infection that affects the upper layer of the skin (dermis) and extends to the superficial cutaneous lymphatics...

Basal Cell Carcinoma: Early Signs, Treatments & Prevention Tips

Basal Cell Carcinoma is a type of cancerous lesion that most commonly targets sun-exposed areas. It is usually characterized by the formation of a...

Bullous Pemphigoid: Understanding Causes & Treatment

What is Bullous Pemphigoid? Bullous Pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune bullous disorder. It is a rare skin condition in which large fluid-filled blisters...