Dandruff has traditionally been regarded as a cosmetic rather than a medical problem and, as such, it has not attracted much research. Socially, dandruff is an immense problem and vast sums of money are spent on its alleviation. The shedding…
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It is well known that dandruff, like acne, usually emerges at puberty although cradle cap, a condition mimicking dandruff, is seen solely in infancy. The association between dandruff and acne, however, appears to be purely coincidental. After a period of…
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Body language is a new science and it is gaining great popularity. By being observant, you can learn a lot about other people, often without being aware of it. People are creatures of habit and the way they stand is…
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It is rarely possible to completely remove cane scarring and, as a result of misleading publicity, the majority of the population has unrealistic expectations of the available treatments. If abrasive and ablative therapies are performed to the depth necessary to…
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INTRODUCTION Rosacea is a common chronic disorder mainly of the face that tends to present in middle age but may start in the teens and twenties. It is more common in cold climates. The condition frequently begins as an exaggerated…
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February 25, 2015 Skin and Body
Onychomycosis is the term used for fungal infection of the nail. The condition is unsightly and may cause discomfort. Toenails are affected more commonly than fingernails. It is most commonly produced by dermatophyte molds such as Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton…
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November 27, 2014 Skin and Body
Warts are generally small, rough tumours. They typically occur on the hands and the feet, and they resemble solid blisters. Basically, there are many types of warts such as the common wart, flat wart, digitate wart, genital wart and plantar…
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October 16, 2014 Skin and Body
A bunion is defined as a swelling of the bursa (fluid-filled sac) in the joint at the base of the big toe, also known scientifically as the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Bunions are actually caused by another condition called hallux…
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October 10, 2014 Skin and Body
~ INTRODUCTION Cosmetic dermatology is a relatively new subspecialty that covers the dermatologic management of facial and skin appearances. Some of the conditions such as wrinkling and other normal age-related skin changes are regarded as purely cosmetic and, as such,…
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It is probably true to say that even if sunscreens of absolute efficacy were available, cases of sunburn would still be frequently encountered. Several groups of available compounds are frequently promoted for relieving the pain and itchiness which accompanies sunburn….
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Warts (or verrucae) are benign epithelial tumors of virus etiology, particularly human papilloma virus (HPV). Clinically, they are classified into the following six groups, of which the first four are surely only morphologic variants: common (verrucae vulgares); plantar (verrucae plantares);…
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