Skin disorders vary greatly in symptoms and severity. They can be temporary or permanent, and may be painless or painful. Some have situational causes, while others may be genetic. Some skin conditions are minor, and others can be life-threatening. Not only this, itching and dry skin can inhibit your sleep and daily activities too. While […]
What Is Heat Rash? Heat rash, also known as miliaria, prickly heat which is a common condition, in which areas of the skin feel prickly or sting because of overheating. It is very itchy but it cannot be dangerous. This looks like small bumps of red skin around them. This usually happens on your body’s […]
Skin tags are small growths that appear on your skin and look a bit like warts. They are also known as acrochordon. Skin tags are normal and not harmful and can be removed if they bother you. They are usually less than 2mm in size, but they can grow much larger. They feel soft, and […]
Chickenpox is an infection arising from the varicella-zoster virus. These small, fluid-filled blisters cause an itchy rash. Chickenpox is extremely infectious to those who have not had the disease or who have been vaccinated. Today there is a vaccine that protects children from chickenpox. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend routine vaccination. The […]
