Archive for the 'Skin Health' Category

Chillblains – Definition, Causes, Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment

Chilblains are also referred to as pernio or perniosis. They are small, itchy, painful swellings that generally appear on the skin after several hours of exposure to cold temperatures. Thus, they tend to develop during the winter months.
They are more likely to occur on the extremities such as the toes, fingers, nose and earlobes, which [...]

Candidiasis Infection – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Candidiasis is also often referred to as thrush, and is a yeast infection belonging to a group of fungi containing more than 20 species. The most common type of yeast is Candida albicans, which often affects women in the form of vaginal thrush.

Candida Infection – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Candida, also known as Candida albicans, is a type of yeast which is classified in the same group as fungus, mold and mildew. Thriving in a dark, moist environment, it can be found naturally in the body, particularly in the mouth, digestive tract, vagina, or skin folds.

Skin Boils – What Causes Them, Treatment and Natural Cures

Bacterial infections or the inflammation of one or more hair follicles can result in the formation of a boil. They are usually painful and can be quite distressing, especially if they are recurring. A boil generally starts off as an inconspicuous pink and tender bump, localized to one area. This soon develops into a firm, [...]

What Is Athletes Foot And How To Diagnose

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection of the skin of your feet, usually occurring between the toes. It breeds in the outer layers of the skin and inhabits the feet because footwear creates a warm, moist ‘home’ that promotes fungal growth.