causes

Exfoliative Keratolysis

Skin Disorders

Exfoliative keratolysis is a skin disorder which affects epidermis, the topmost skin layer. The most common symptom of this skin infection is regular peeling of the skin, especially sole skin and palm skin. Therefore it is also called as “focal palmar peeling.” Other names given [Read More]

PUPPS Rash

Pregnancy, Women's Health

PUPP rash or Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy are hives like rashes that affects women in pregnancy. Even though its symptoms and conditions are extremely uncomfortable there is hardly any risk for the expecting mother and the baby. The rash usually starts with the [Read More]

How long is Stomach Virus contagious?

Conditions

Medically known as gastroenteritis, stomach flu is an infection marked by inflammation of the large and small intestines as well as the stomach and varied symptoms like stomach cramping and uneasiness, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Globally, it is one of the major causes of fatalities [Read More]

Exfoliative Cheilitis

Skin Disorders

Exfoliativecheilitis is a persistent skin disorder marked by increasing dry and inflamed lips. Patients may suffer from long term peeling of the lips’ skin, flaking, and dryness. Prolonged skin peeling of the lips ultimately results in exposure of raw skin which may then result in [Read More]

Oblique Muscle

Conditions

The oblique muscles are a part of the four abdominal muscles and are divided into external and internal segments. They are located on the abdominal sides between the rib cage and the hips. Both of them work together to help bend and twist the body [Read More]

Lichen Nitidus

Skin Disorders

Lichen Nitidus is a skin condition, which is characterized by small pin-sized shiny papules or bumps that cover the surface of skin. These papules appear in clusters or groups. It is not known what causes lichen nitidus. The condition is mainly seen in areas such [Read More]

What causes White Stuff in Urine?

Conditions

The urine experiences changes in its color, odor, consistency, suspensions, concentration, and texture. Sometimes, the urine may assume different colors. At other times, it may change its concentration. You may have urine that looks oil or it is cloudy. You may at times, see particles [Read More]

Indian Fire Rash

Skin Disorders

Indian fire rash is an extremely contagious skin infection, which mainly affects infants and children though it may attack adults. It is possible that you might have heard or encountered it because it is given other names such as impetigo or infantigo. The infection makes [Read More]

Low Monocytes

Medical Tests

Monocytes are a type of WBCs or white blood cells that are created in the bone marrow. They are an integral component of the immune system and help fight infections.Their distinguishing feature is their big, notched kidney-shaped nucleus. Medically termed as ‘monocytopenia,’ low monocyte count [Read More]