Sore nipples involve tenderness of the breast that is experienced by many women during the reproductive cycle. Sore nipples can be a symptom of pregnancy. Sometimes, it can be caused by an injury or external factors. Sore nipples are also common among mothers who are breastfeeding their babies and can be due to inability of […]
Archive | March, 2016
Mumps
Mumps is a viral infection that usually affects the parotid glands which are the 3 pairs of salivary glands found at the back of the cheek and the area between the jaw and the ear. Children between the ages 5 to 15 years old and even adults can be affected by this condition. The virus […]
Keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a harmless condition of the skin that leads to the development of dry, coarse patches and miniature bumps that usually develop on the upper arms and thighs as well as the cheeks or buttocks. The lumps do not cause pain or itchiness. This skin condition usually disappears at the age of 30 […]
Heartburn during pregnancy
Heartburn during pregnancy is a harmless condition, but can be distressing for a pregnant woman. It has nothing to do with the heart, but it is a burning sensation that is felt below the breastbone that spreads to the lower end of the throat. Heartburn is also commonly known as acid reflux. Pregnancy causes changes […]
Blood blisters on the hands
Blood blisters develop when there is damage to the skin. The small vessels of blood will rupture under the surface of the skin and result to a reddened bump that causes pain. Blood blisters are similar with other blisters except for the red fluid inside that are composed of blood, lymph and other bodily fluids. […]
What to do for cracked feet
Cracked feet can occur in individuals of all ages and mostly due to lack of moisture. Dry and cracked feet can also be caused by using harsh soaps, cold weather, being overweight, water exposure, not wearing proper foot wear and certain conditions such as psoriasis, eczema as well as diabetes and thyroid disease. Symptoms Peeling […]
Vitiligo
Vitiligo or leukoderma is a condition of skin caused by gradual loss of melanocytes. These are the cell that functions in producing melanin pigment in the layers of skin that result to irregular white patches. The discomfort caused by vitiligo is intolerance to sunlight when a large area of skin is directly exposed to sunlight. […]