Keratosis Pilaris is a dermatological condition which is commonly recorded in people throughout the world. This disorder is technically referred to as Follicular Keratosis or more commonly as ‘chicken skin’. The condition is characterized with rough patches consisting of small bumps similar to acne. It is said to be an autosomal dominant medical issue. These… Continue reading Keratosis Pilaris
Tinea versicolor
Also known as pityriasis versicolor, tinea versicolor is a specific kind of fungal skin infection that is identified by an anomalous skin rash. It is caused due to proliferation of a species of yeast which is naturally found on human skin. The usual pigmentation of skin is adversely affected by tinea versicolor-causing yeast overgrowth leading… Continue reading Tinea versicolor
Malaria
Malaria is an illness caused due to infection by a pathogen that is transmitted via bites of infected mosquitoes. Malaria is characterized by repetitive episodes of fever and chills. The disease kills approximately one million people across the globe. Malaria is not so common in regions with temperate climates. It is however widespread in subtropical… Continue reading Malaria
Uveitis
What is uveitis? Uveitis is a condition when an individual experiences unusual inflammation of the uvea of the eye. Eye’s uvea is a region which consists of three parts. The first part which people can actually see in the mirror is a colored ring of tissue called iris. Iris has a dark hole in the… Continue reading Uveitis