Fungal infections of the skin are among the more common types of skin infections. In most cases it is not serious and limited to only the outermost layers of the skin. However, this does not mean that it is any less uncomfortable especially when it occurs on sensitive areas of the body like the groin. The itching can at >> Read More ...
Itchy palms are a common symptom that in many cases have no clearly identifiable cause and resolves on its own within minutes to hours. This itching for no reason has been linked to many superstitions in different cultures. However, from medical perspective an itchy palm can be an important indicator that the skin of the >> Read More ...
The color of human skin is not uniform throughout the body. There are variations which are more visible on some areas and on some people more than others. For example, we often except that our face and hands will often be a slightly different color from chest or abdomen in most people since one area is more exposed to the >> Read More ...
Although itching can occur at any time in the day or night, it has been found that itching tends to exacerbate around nightfall in certain skin and systemic conditions. It may persist throughout the night and affect normal sleep patterns. The exact reason why itching worsens at night is unclear but there are some theories >> Read More ...
Although a skin rash can occur anywhere on the body, it often causes more stress when it appears on the face or other parts of the body that are commonly exposed. The concern may often be cosmetic but rashes are a sign of skin and sometimes systemic diseases. A rash on the forehead occurs for most of the same reasons as >> Read More ...
Hair loss is a common cosmetic problem but in most instances the focus is on the loss of scalp hair. However, hair loss can occur anywhere on the body where hair is found in abundance. This is more prominent for men who generally have thicker and denser body hair. Furthermore most men do not remove this body hair and are >> Read More ...
It is one of the common skin conditions that affects many people, but stretch marks are usually not a medical concern. For women in particular, it is almost considered to be an eventuality at some point in life, particularly after pregnancy. It does not cause any other significant symptoms beyond the cosmetic impact. >> Read More ...
Human skin is prone to many types of infections from a range of microorganisms. Fungal infections of the skin are common but most are due to a type of fungus known as a dermatophyte. Yeasts are a different type of fungus that also causes infections in humans, but usually of the inner parts of the body. However, it can also >> Read More ...
Scabies is a well known skin problem that is caused by a tiny mite (insect). It is often thought to be associated with poverty, poor personal hygiene and living in an unhygienic environment. However, this is not the case. Any person of any socioeconomic status can get scabies and personal hygiene is not a factor. Children >> Read More ...
The skin is the main physical barrier that keeps the delicate inner tissues and organs separate from the environment which is often teeming with bugs and germs. Despite its protective ability, the skin itself can become diseased by these organisms. Some microbes live on the skin and play an important role in human health. >> Read More ...
