Canker sores are medically known as aphthous ulcers or, quite simply, oral ulcers. These ulcers are shallow painful sores in the mouth, which appear red and might have a red or white coating over them. The most prominent places where these sores occur are inside the lips or cheeks, base of the gums or under [...]
A skin boil is also called a skin abscess. The simplest definition of this term is a severe infection deep in the skin. Generally a boil generally begins as a tender area of skin that may become red in time.
Gas and gas pain are often caused by air you swallow when you eat or drink fast and breakdown of some indigested food by harmless bacteria. It is also made by the food you’re digesting. High fiber foods such as beans, vegetables, fruits and grains can create a lot of gas. So can dairy foods [...]
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Human ear is divided into three sections - outer ear, middle ear and the inner ear. Ear infection is often the reason to visit an ear specialist. There are two main types of ear infection - otitis media and otitis externa. Otitis media is the infection of the middle ear, found mainly among infants and [...]
Head lice are parasites that can be found on the heads of people. Infection with head lice is called pediculosis.
(The head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, is different from the lice that cause body and pubic-hair infections.)
What causes Acne?
It is thought that the increased production of the Testosterone hormone and natural oils in the body during the teenage years is responsible for the formation of pimples. However other physical and genetic factors may also play a role. Stress, psychological disturbances, and irregular living habits can also bring on Acne.
Sinus infections are one of the most common infections across the world. Sinus attacks are caused by an infection in the sinuses or cavities that are present in the bones near the nose. When there is any swelling in these sinuses because of some infection, breathing becomes difficult, resulting in fever, headaches, and other discomforts. [...]
Oily hair is a drag, but dry hair is no picnic, either. Dry hair is dull hair, and it looks the same after you wash it as it did before. Everyone has bad hair days, but with dry hair you may have those days more often than not. Along with dry hair, you may also [...]
Diarrhea and vomiting cause the loss of fluids which need to be replaced. In some cases diarrhea is the secondary symptom of another problem, but in most instances is cause by food poisoning; bacteria in food or water; food allergies; or a virus. Also, excess alcohol consumption; laxatives; caffeine are known to cause diarrhea. Some [...]
Stretch mark is a skin problem that occurs due to contraction and expansion of the skin. It can victimize anyone, irrespective of caste, sex etc. When it comes to treating stretch marks, most of the people look for natural ways, as they are no side effects associated with them. On the contrary, other methods available [...]