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... 
by Sergiadmin | Apr 6, 2021 | Skin, Nail and Integumentary System
An ingrown toenail, also known as onychocryptosis, occurs when the nail plate grows into the adjacent periungual skin and acts as a foreign body, causing inflammation and infection. The highest incidence occurs in teenagers and adults aged 11–30 years. The disease... 
by Sergiadmin | Dec 28, 2020 | Skin, Nail and Integumentary System
Contact dermatitis is an itchy and red rash that crops up on your epidermis when you touch or have a reaction to a few substances. For instance, fragrances, cosmetics, jewellery, plants, and soaps. It happens because the protective layer of your dermis got damaged. In...