Tag: Skin rash
Lupus Vasculitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Lupus vasculitis is an inflammatory complication of systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE. It occurs when your body’s immune system mistakenly causes inflammation in your...
Latex Allergy: How to Manage and Avoid Reactions
Latex allergy is the body's allergic response to latex (natural rubber) exposure and is characterized by typical allergic symptoms like itching, swelling, hives, and...
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: How to Stay Protected!
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an infectious illness caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii and carried by ticks. The disease starts with generalized flu-like...
Trench Fever: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Trench fever is a bacterial infection caused by Bartonella quintana and carried by the human head and body louse. It is marked by fever,...
CHILBLAINS: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Chilblains, also known as Pernio, is an inflammatory skin condition triggered by prolonged exposure to cold, damp conditions. It is derived from two old...
Rickettsialpox: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Rickettsialpox is a rare, self-limiting bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Rickettsia Akari and transmitted to humans via house mouse mites (Liponyssoides sanguineus family) bites. The...
