by support@draculapp.com | Jul 4, 2023 | Skin, Nail and Integumentary System
An injury which is too moist can be as deleterious to the injury healing process as a wound that is too dry. The skin surrounding the injury is called ‘Periwound’, especially when the wound is too moist. And, it can become macerated which is vulnerable to breakdown,... 
by support@draculapp.com | Apr 11, 2023 | Skin, Nail and Integumentary System
An ingrown toenail happens when your toenail grows into the skin around it. The skin can get damaged, causing infection and pain, usually to the big toe. Ingrown toenails irritate the skin. As a result, they can make it easier for bacteria and other microbes to get... 
by Sergiadmin | Jan 3, 2023 | Skin, Nail and Integumentary System
Hidradenitits suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, painful inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurrent inflammatory nodules and abscesses. People with HS have high rates of pain, psychiatric comorbidities, associated disability, and impaired quality of life. In... 
by Sergiadmin | Jul 19, 2022 | Skin, Nail and Integumentary System, Treatment
As we age, our epidermis undergoes several changes. And, it depends on a few significant aspects including heredity, diet, as well as other personal habits like smoking, alcohol consumption, etc. Apart from this, sun exposure is the foremost cause of skin damage. It... 
by Sergiadmin | Feb 21, 2022 | Skin, Nail and Integumentary System
Edema is swelling that occurs in different areas of the body when too much fluid gets trapped in the tissues. It often takes place in the epidermis, particularly on the legs, feet, ankles, arms, and hands. In addition, it also affects the lungs, eyes, brain, muscles,... 
by Sergiadmin | Apr 29, 2021 | Skin, Nail and Integumentary System
The skin has various significant functions including prevention of loss of body water, temperature control, protection from harmful microbes & substances, and temperature control. It is, therefore, crucial to maintaining the health as well as the integrity of the...