Rashes on the skin can be caused by a variety of skin ailments and identified by their characteristic appearance. The lesions are red, raised, dry and moist as well as inflamed and itchy. In most cases, they are usually found around folds of the skin that are always moist. A rash is basically a reaction […]
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Arteries, veins and capillaries are part of the complete circulatory system. Out of the three, the capillaries are the smallest. Capillaries are found below the upper layer of skin or epidermis. They are small in size but they have a vital function in the circulatory system. Essentially, they are responsible for connecting the arteries to
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Ringworm is a fungal infection on the superficial layer of the skin but can also develop on any part of the body. It is usually found on the stomach and the lower abdomen as well as on the underarms, groins, scalp and thigh. It can also affect animals such as cats and dogs. The disease
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Demodex mites are tiny parasitic pests that are found on the surface of the skin and hair follicles in both animals and humans. These mites thrive in the hair follicles of all warm-blooded creatures and do not trigger any symptoms. On the other hand, when the immune system is suppressed, the mites will cause itchiness,
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Chilblain is painful inflammation affecting the small blood vessels found in the skin that occurs as a reaction to sudden warming from a cold temperature. It causes itchiness, swelling, red-colored patches and blistering of the extremities such as the toes, ears, nose and the fingers. Chilblains simply heal on its own, especially when the weather
Keratin is a type of protein that is found in hair, nail and the outer skin layers which makes nails strong and hard, but if a buildup of keratin occurs under the nails, it makes them discolored, brittle and deformed. Keratin buildup can also happen in the fingernails as well. Keratin is formed by the
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Fleas are small, blood sucking insects that feed on animals and humans and they produce bites that results to severe itching and inflammation as well as transmitting some serious diseases. The fleas will cut through the skin using their powerful jaws and inject an anticoagulant that is found in their saliva and continue to drink
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Limited scleroderma or crest syndrome is a subtype of scleroderma which is a condition that causes hardening of the skin and skin changes only happen in the lower arms and legs and oftentimes, it can affect the face and the throat as well as the digestive tract. You can register for first aid training today
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Poison ivy rash is triggered by a reaction to an oil-based resin called urushiol which is present in the leaves, stem as well as roots of poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak. Some people who came in contact with these plants develop a rash that causes itchiness and it is more dangerous when inhaling
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Folliculitis is a skin condition where the hair follicles become inflamed. It is caused by fungal or bacterial infections. It appears like small red bumps or white-headed pimples found around the hair follicles, which is the tiny pockets where each hair grows. The infection can spread and can result into non-healing and crusty sores and
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