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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...

Palmar Hyperhidrosis: Causes, Symptoms & Solutions

Palmar hyperhidrosis is a condition of excessive sweating in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Therefore, the layman's term for...

Xanthelasma: Understanding Causes, Symptoms &Treatments

What is Xanthelasma? Xanthelasma is a rare and benign skin condition in which yellow patches form near the skin of the eyelid. The yellow lesions...

Skeeter Syndrome: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Skeeter Syndrome, also known as 'mosquito syndrome', is an intense allergic reaction to mosquito bites. Although mosquito bites are common and normally result in...

Is Roseola Contagious? – An Infection that Affects Children Once in their Lifetime 

Overview Roseola, also known as Roseola Infantum or Sixth Disease, is a fairly common infectious disease that affects newborns and toddlers. A study also suggests...

What is Pellagra?

Pellagra is a skin condition or disease that a patient acquires when his diet is insufficient in niacin(vitamin B-3) or Tryptophan. The Italian terms...

From Hormones to Hygiene: A Comprehensive Guide to Body Acne Causes and Treatment

Body acne is a chronic skin condition commonly occurring anytime in life. It appears as breakouts anywhere on your body except your face. Acne...