Skin Cancer – General Characteristics Skin cancers are malignant growths on the skin. They mostly arise from the upper layer of the skin – epidermis. Skin cancers may develop anywhere on the skin, including the scalp, lips or under-nail skin. Skin cancers are most common after 50 years of age, but they may >> Read More ...
About the Anus and Rectum The anal canal is the last 2 to 4 cm (approximately 1 to 2 in) part of the large intestine that ends with the anal opening (anus). The rectum is about 12 cm (approximately 4 to 5 in) long and lies between the sigmoid colon and anal canal. Both the rectum and anal canal (along with the anus) form >> Read More ...
What Is a Sunburn? A sunburn is inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, either from the sun or UV-emitting lamps (tanning saloons). It appears as a reddish, swollen, itchy and/or burning skin. A sunburn occurs when sun exposure exceeds the ability of the skin pigment (melanin) to protect >> Read More ...
What is a Skin Rash? A rash (French rache = a sore) is any abnormal change in the skin color or texture (1). By another definition, a rash is breaking out of the skin (eruption; exanthema in Greek) (2). Rashes according to Size, Shape, and Consistency Macule A macule (Lat. macula = spot) is a small (< 1cm) skin >> Read More ...
Facial Itching Itching of the face is a common symptom that every person experience, often on a frequent basis. In most case it is a mild it that is quickly relieved with rubbing or scratching. The face is the most exposed part of the body as it is almost never covered. It is constantly bombarded by the environment through >> Read More ...
What is Itchy Throat? Itchy throat is an irritating sensation in the throat that provokes desire to cough. Other symptoms like pain, secretions, difficulty eating or speaking, runny nose or itchy eyes may accompany throat itch, depending on the cause. Throat Anatomy Thethroat consists from the pharynx and larynx. Picture >> Read More ...
We all experience itching in the armpit (axilla) now and then. Most of the time it is not a problem but just a temporary irritation and not due to any serious medical condition. However, persistent or frequent itching of the armpits, especially where there is a rash or other lesion, needs to be investigated from a medical >> Read More ...
Causes of Itchy Eyes 1. Non-Washed Eyes Thick fat from the oil glands in the inner eye corner may cause itchy eyes if not washed off in the morning. Sweat from the face or hands while rubbing eyes also causes itchy eyes. 2. Foreign Body A small object or fly falling in the eye usually causes intense itch and watery eye. >> Read More ...
1. Unwashed Hair When the hair (especially oily hair) is not washed frequently enough, skin cells may build up on the scalp and cause itching and dandruff. Prevention is therefore by simply maintaining good hygiene and washing the scalp hair at least once a week. 2. Dry Scalp Skin Dry scalp skin lacking the protective oil >> Read More ...
What is Jock Itch? Jock itch is a fungal infection of the groin area that is medically known as tinea cruris. The term ‘jock itch’ is derived from this condition occurring frequently in athletes (also referred to colloquially as jocks) and that it presents with significant itching. It is also known as groin >> Read More ...
