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, [...]
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, [...]
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, 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.
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.
Like a houseguest that never leaves, the fungus that causes Athletes Foot likes its comfy home between your toes and won’t go easily. Getting rid of it can be a real ordeal sometimes taking up to four weeks for an especially bad case and what’s worse is that it can come back if you don’t [...]
Have you been indulging a little too much in the chocolate? Could this be the culprit for that alarming reflection your mirror cast your way this morning? Don’t worry, despite what your grandmother may have said, chocolate and too much or too little sex are not to blame for your recent acne outbreak. Unfortunately for [...]