Molluscum contagiosum is a contagious skin infection, which is mostly seen in children and the elderly. The infection comes with uneven bumps on the skin, which get bigger in size. The bumps are itchy and develop blisters when scratched.
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Showing posts with label disease. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
What is Molluscum Contagiosum?
Labels:
blister,
disease,
health,
Molluscum,
Skin infection
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
What is A Concussion?
A concussion is a common traumatic brain injury that alters your brain functions.It is characterized by headache, and disturbances in concentration, memory, cognition, balance and coordination.
Labels:
brain injury,
Concussion,
disease,
health
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
What Does Melanoma Look Like?
Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, develops in the cells (melanocytes)
that produce melanin — the pigment that gives your skin its color.
that produce melanin — the pigment that gives your skin its color.
Labels:
disease,
health,
melanoma,
Skin cancer
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
What is MRSA?
MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infection is a bacterial infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus that has become resistant to many of the antibiotics commonly used for the treatment of a staphylococcus infection.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Is Bronchitis Contagious?
Is bronchitis contagious? In most cases, only acute bronchitis is contagious. Learn more about when bronchitis is contagious, and how to prevent it from spreading.
Labels:
Bronchitis,
disease,
health,
Is bronchitis contagious?
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Hepatitis Symptoms
Hepatitis A is a very contagious infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV).This virus is one of several hepatitis viruses that cause inflammation and can affect the liver ability to function normally.
Labels:
disease,
health,
Hepatitis A,
Hepatitis B,
Hepatitis C,
Hepatitis symptoms
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Thursday, February 9, 2017
What is Bronchospasm?
Bronchospasm, otherwise Known as bronchoial spasm, is associated with a very sudden constriction of the bronchial muscles, making breathing difficult.
Labels:
bronchoial spasm,
Bronchospasm,
disease,
health
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Gynecomastia Symptoms and Complications
Gynecomastia is the medical term for enlargement of breasts in men. This is caused by a problem in the hormones.
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Cold Sores VS Canker Sores
Cold sores are tiny, fluid-filled blisters that ooze and then crust over the surface of the mouth.Canker sores appear as small, oval-shaped, gray or white area that is surrounded by a red halo.
Labels:
Canker Sores,
Cold Sores,
Conditions,
disease,
health
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
What is Addison's Disease?
Addison’s disease or adrenal insufficiency is a rare disorder in which the adrenal glands are unable
to produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones; cortisol and aldosterone.
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Monday, January 2, 2017
What Causing your Abdominal Pain?
A pain that may start or spread from anywhere in between the chest to the pelvic region is often referred to as abdominal pain. Abdominal pain is of different types. Some of them are acute, while others are chronic.
Labels:
Abdominal Pain,
disease,
health
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Dengue Fever : Get the Facts
Dengue Fever is caused by a virus that is transmitted to human beings by mosquitos. Over a million cases are reported worldwide each year with the majority of cases being from Southeast Asia,western Pacific islands, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Alzheimer's Statastics
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder characterized by loss of memory and cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease accounts to 60-80% of dementia cases. As the disease progresses, memory loss and intellectual decline worsens, affecting their ability to respond to their immediate environment.
Labels:
alzheimer,
brain disorder,
disease,
health
Location:
New York, NY, USA
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