It is a skin disease which affects the outermost layer of skin called epidermis. Pre-dominantly Keratinocytes form the epidermis and hence the name verrucous(means wart like) kerastosis. In this disease, wart like outgrowth starts developing on the skin. This disease is also known as seborrheic keratosis, the difference is only that when a viral wart… Continue reading Verrucous Keratosis
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Does ringworm itch?
Ringworm affecting the skin is one of several forms of ringworm, which is identified by development of a fungal infection of the topmost layer of skin. It can be identified by a distinct skin rash that is reddish, globular and itchy along with a non-stained, normal skin at the center. The name is derived from… Continue reading Does ringworm itch?
Why does your belly button smell?
Navel or Belly Button is a closed area in the body. Hence, it is always moist and warm which leads to growth of bacteria and other microbes inside that small area. These bacteria are responsible for the foul odor from the belly button. Now a days, piercing in the navel is common and this may… Continue reading Why does your belly button smell?
Symptoms of Low Testosterone in Women
Testosterone is a natural hormone produced in the body of mammals, reptiles, birds etc. In Mammals, testosterone is mainly responsible for sexual drive besides other functions like metabolism, immunity etc. Testosterone is a male hormone and is responsible for the level of masculinity in males in terms of their voice, body hair, muscles and bone… Continue reading Symptoms of Low Testosterone in Women