Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare cancer involving clonal proliferation of Langerhans cells, abnormal cells deriving from bone marrow and capable of migrating from skin to lymph nodes. LCH is a type of cancer that can damage tissue or cause lesions to form in one or more places in the body. Family history of…
A fashionable trend among people in SouthEast Asian countries such as the Philippines and Thailand is underarm whitening. Causes of Underarm Pigmentation Under pigmentation can be frustrating and cause many individuals to lose self-esteem. Moreover, many of the causes of underarm pigmentation are preventable in the first place, and some conditions may even signal an…
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. About 3% of adolescents have scoliosis. Symptoms of Scoliosis A visibly curved spineLeaning to 1 sideUneven…
Loss of libido (sex drive) is a common problem affecting up to one in five – and even more women – at some point in their life. It’s often linked to professional and personal stress, or important life-changing events such as pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. However, an unexpected loss of libido – especially when it…
Germ cell tumors are growths that form from reproductive cells. Tumors may be cancerous or noncancerous. Most germ cell tumors that are cancerous occur as cancer of the testicles (testicular cancer) or cancer of the ovaries (ovarian cancer). Some germ cell tumors occur in other areas of the body, such as the abdomen, brain and…
Clostridium difficile, also known as C. difficile or C. diff, is bacterium that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon. Illness from C. difficile most commonly affects older adults in hospitals or in long term care facilities and typically occurs after use of antibiotic medications. Symptoms Watery diarrhea that happens…
Deafblindness is a combination of sight and hearing loss that affects a person’s ability to communicate, access information and get around. It is also known as “ dual sensory loss” or “multi-sensory impairment”. A deafblind person won’t usually be totally deaf and totally blind, but both senses will be reduced enough to cause significant difficulties…
Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of a woman’s uterus — the endometrium — grows outside of the uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves a woman’s ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining their pelvis. Rarely, endometrial tissue may spread beyond pelvic organs. Displaced…
Cellulitis is a common and sometimes painful bacterial infection in the deeper layers of the skin and the fat and soft tissue underneath. It may first appear as a red, swollen area that feels hot and tender to the touch. The redness and swelling can spread quickly. Some bacteria are naturally present on the skin…
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a hereditary disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. The body produces thick and sticky mucus that can clog the lungs and obstruct the pancreas. Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices. These secreted fluids are normally thin and slippery, but in people with CF,…
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder characterized by extreme fatigue or tiredness that doesn’t go away with and can’t be explained by an underlying medical condition. The condition is also known as systemic exertion intolerance (SEID) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Sometimes it’s abbreviated as ME/CFS. Symptoms Signs and symptoms may include; Fatigue Loss of memory…
A chest infection is an infection that affects a person’s lower large airways (bronchi) and lungs. Pneumonia and bronchitis are the most common chest infection. Bronchitis is usually caused by a viral infection. Pneumonia is usually due to bacterial infection. Symptoms of a Chest Infection The symptoms of a chest infection can include; Chesty cough…
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive, exaggerated anxiety and worry about everyday life events with no obvious reasons for worry. People with symptoms of GAD tend to always expect disaster and can’t stop worrying about health, money, family, work, or school. In people with GAD, the worry is often unrealistic or out of…
Chilblains are the painful inflammation of small blood vessels in a person’s skin that occur in response to repeated exposure to cold but not freezing air. Also known as pernio, chilblains can cause itching, red patches, swelling and blistering on their hands and feet. Chilblains usually clear up within one to three weeks, especially if…
An allergy is an immune system response to a foreign substance that’s not typically harmful to the body. These foreign substances are called allergens. They can include certain foods, pollen, or pet dander. The immune system produces substances known as antibodies. When a person has allergies, their immune system makes antibodies that identify a particular…
Kaposi’s sarcoma is a type of cancer that forms in the lining of blood and lymph vessels. The tumors (lesions) of Kaposi’s sarcoma typically appear as painless purplish spots on the legs, feet or face. Lesions can also appear in the genital area, mouth or lymph nodes. The underlying cause of Kaposi’s sarcoma is infection…
Fat grafting, also referred to as fat transfer or fat injections, is a surgical process by which fat is transferred from one area of the body to another area. The surgical goal is to improve or augment the area where fat is injected. It involves extracting adipose fat by liposuction, processing the fat, and then…
Dermapen uses the world’s most advanced skin needling technology to stimulate the production of collagen to create smoother, healthier skin. It reduces acne scarring, stretch marks, fine lines, pigmentation, enlarged pores, blackheads and scarring with less down time and better results than ever before. Microneedling is a dermaroller procedure that uses small needles to prick…
Thigh lift surgery also called as “thighplasty”, it is a surgical procedure that aims to smooth and reshape the upper thighs by removing loose skin and/or fat. The procedure helps a person achieve firmer and more aesthetically pleasing thighs. A thigh lift aims to smoothen and reshape the inner and outer thighs by removing excess…
Thread lift is a minimally invasive alternative to facelift surgery. Thread lifts claim to tighten the skin by interesting medical-grade thread material into the face and then “pulling” the skin up by tightening the thread. It is considered as a low-risk procedure with minimal recovery time, although side effects such as redness, bruising and swelling…