Archive for the 'Skin' Category

Albinism

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

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Introduction Albinism, a group of inherited disorders, results in little or no production of the pigment melanin. The type and amount of melanin your body produces determines the color of your skin, hair and eyes. Melanin also plays a role in the development of certain optical nerves. Most types of albinism result in hypopigmentation — [...]

Nail fungus

Monday, March 17th, 2008

[#3: Edit Options>MightyAdsense>Adsense Code] Introduction An infection of nail fungus occurs when fungi infect one or more of your nails. A nail fungal infection may begin as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the nail fungus spreads deeper into your nail, it may cause your nail to [...]

Ringworm of the body

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Introduction Ringworm of the body is one of several forms of ringworm, a fungal infection that develops on the top layer of your skin. It’s characterized by an itchy, red circle of rash with healthy-looking skin in the middle. Also called tinea corporis, ringworm of the body is closely related to other skin conditions with [...]

Ringworm of the scalp

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

Introduction Ringworm of the scalp is one of several forms of ringworm, a type of fungal infection that affects the skin, nails and scalp. Ringworm of the scalp is most common in toddlers and school-age children and causes red, itchy, bald-looking patches on the scalp. Also called tinea capitis, ringworm of the scalp is closely [...]

Boils and carbuncles

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Introduction Boils and carbuncles are painful, pus-filled bumps that form under your skin when bacteria infect and inflame one or more of your hair follicles. Boils usually start as red, tender lumps. The lumps quickly fill with pus, growing larger and more painful until they rupture and drain. Although some boils disappear a few days [...]

Ringworm of the body

Friday, February 29th, 2008

<h2>Introduction</h2> Ringworm of the body is one of several forms of ringworm, a fungal infection that develops on the top layer of your skin. It’s characterized by an itchy, red circle of rash with healthy-looking skin in the middle. Also called tinea corporis, ringworm of the body is closely related to other skin conditions with [...]