COVID-19 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment. How it spreads The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when …
Are you losing a lot of hair these days? Perhaps your hair is falling out while showering or combing your hair? Is your hair falling out in clumps throughout the day? Or is your hair partition becoming wider? Maybe you have noticed that your ponytail is thinner these days? You may be having either of …
These days, it is a must to wear masks and maintain social distancing because of the corona virus. In this COVID-19 era, masks play a vital role in reducing the spread of the virus. However, because of their widespread usage, a lot of people have begun to develop skin problems because of it. Various skin …
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What is Tinea (Ringworm)? Tinea is an itchy superficial fungal infection that can involve the skin, hair and nails. It is also termed “dermatophytic infection”, “dermatophytosis” and “ringworm”. “Ringworm” is a misnomer since it is not a worm infection but rather, it is a fungal infection. However, it is still called that as it resembles …
Melasma is a common skin condition in which dark brownish patches develop on your skin. It’s also called chloasma, or the “mask of pregnancy,” when it occurs in pregnant women. The condition is much more common in women than men, though men can get it too. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 90% of …
Vitamin C (Vit. C) is one of the most abundant antioxidants which is available from various natural sources such as citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, strawberries, papaya and broccoli. In our last article, we took a look at the benefits of vitamin C. But there are many things you should know before starting Vit. C. …
Vitamin C (Vit. C) is one of the naturally occurring antioxidants in nature. Humans lack an enzyme required for the synthesis of Vit. C and must acquire it from natural sources such as citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, strawberries, papaya and broccoli. Traditionally, Vit. C-rich foods like lemons were carried by sailors on long journeys …
Do you have dry lips? Are your lips chapped or is it something else? During the dry winter weather, your lips may peel and crack and it may seem that dry, cracked lips are something you must live with until the winter season is over. Chapped Lips During the cold winter temperatures, there isn’t much …
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What is dandruff and what causes it? Learn more about this condition from a Dermatologist and find out a few ways in which you can treat it. What is Dandruff? Dandruff, also known as pityriasis capitis or pityriasis sicca. Pityriasis means flaking (or scaling) of the skin which comes from the Greek word which stands …
Hair loss and thinning hair are common problems across all genders. About 50 million men and 30 million women have lost at least some hair. There are hundreds of different hair loss treatments with varying levels of reliability and success. But some are based on much more solid science than others. PRP therapy is one …