Hammer toe is a term used to describe a type of foot deformity. It typically occurs in women who use high-heeled or narrow toe box shoes. Such footwear generally push the toes towards the front area of the shoe, consequently causing an anomalous curve/bend. The presence of an abnormal curve in the middle joint of… Continue reading What is a hammer toe?
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Lipoma
Lipoma is a term used to describe the growth of benign bumps just below the skin surface and above the muscle tissue. It consists of fat cells and looks just like a fibrous capsule. The fatty lumps grow slowly; they can be easily moved with the hand and feel doughy. Lipoma can affect both genders… Continue reading Lipoma
How to get rid of an ingrown hair?
Ingrown hair refers to hairs that bend and insert into the skin, when growing back after a shave or tweezing. It mostly occurs in 14 to 25 year old African-American males. It can also affect women who eliminate unwanted hair via tweezing, electrolysis, waxing, or shaving as well as people of all age groups. Ingrown… Continue reading How to get rid of an ingrown hair?
Uric acid crystals in urine
The breakdown of purine by the body during metabolism results in the release of a byproduct called uric acid. Purine naturally occurs in the body as well as some foods like anchovies, oatmeal, dried beans, sea fish, and meat, etc. It gets eliminated during urination. The uric acid released as a metabolic byproduct travels through… Continue reading Uric acid crystals in urine