Unlike popular belief, ticks are not insects but arachnids that belong to Arthropoda phylum, the biggest phylum in the animal kingdom. These blood-sucking simple arthropods have 4 legs and modest eyes. They are relatively closer to the family of scorpions and spiders than insects. Tick bites can cause a variety of diseases. Hence, it is… Continue reading Different types of ticks
Category: Skin Diseases
Bug bite – identification, Pictures
There are many different kinds of bugs, but most bug bites result in the formation of itchy reddish bumps on skin. Even though the appearance of bug bites is often similar, they tend to differ in the intensity levels. The different kinds of bug bites and their identification based on the accompanying symptoms are listed… Continue reading Bug bite – identification, Pictures
Gluten Rash
Gluten rash affects almost one percent of the population where the small intestines are damaged because of the intolerance towards gluten, a protein present in wheat, barley, rye and other products containing these. However people who are not allergic to gluten might also face the similar problems and display symptoms very closely related to it.… Continue reading Gluten Rash
Keratoacanthoma
Keratoacanthomas are a type of skin cancer marked by rapid formation of dome-shaped bumps on the skin. Often referred to in its abbreviated form ‘KA’, keratoacanthoma typically affects middle-aged and older adults with long-term exposure to the UV rays of sunlight, though it can also occur in people of all age groups. Medical experts are… Continue reading Keratoacanthoma