Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating, which is not a normal form of sweating. It can cause a person to have body odour, and make him or her feel very uncomfortable in social interactions. Usually, even though the people around the hyperhidrosis sufferer are not noticing anything, the thoughts that are going through the sufferer are enough to make the person feel uncomfortable and want to avoid social interactions.
Hyperhidrosis is a condition which causes excessive sweating. According to resea Read More.....
Fordyce spots are normal large, superficial sebaceous (oil-producing) glands seen on the moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (mucosal surfaces). The "spots" are asymptomatic and can be found on the head of the penis, the inner foreskin, and, most commonly, at the border of the lips. These sebaceous glands are not associated with hair follicles. These lesions are asymptomatic, but itching or irritation may occur if people treat the bumps inappropriately.
Styes are inflamed sebaceous glands (near the base of the eyelashes) and are usually caused by staphylococcus bacteria. They look similar to pimples, but should not be squeezed or pierced as the bacteria inside can spread over the entire eyelid.
Sometimes, the infection disappears quickly, without forming into a red swelling. But other styes worsen rapidly until the eyelid swells up. Eye sty occurs when staphylococcal bacteria infect one of the tiny glands at the base of the eyelid hairs and Read More.....
The vulva is defined as the external genital area in a woman. It is composed of fatty tissue that forms the labia and clitoris. Some women will experience what is called Vulvodynia, which means pain in the vulva. This pain can be described as a raw feeling with burning, stinging and itching. Simple daily activities such as walking or sitting can exacerbate the pain. Experts believe that vulvodynia is largely under diagnosed. This is partly due to the fact that there are no visible signs of vulvo Read More.....
A deep, bronzed skin, acquired by sun tanning is very popular today. Not only that, many people enjoy tanning. One only has to go to the local beach to see dozens of people lying in the sun, trying to get that perfect tan.
The sun’s ultraviolet rays have come to light as the most dangerous enemy for skin aging. The development of wrinkles, age spots and other skin problems like cancer has been reported is closely correlated to the amount of sun exposure one comes into contact with.