Epidermoid Sebaceous Cyst as Lump Under Arm Pit Q: I have had a surgery for the excision of a sebaceous cyst in my armpit almost an year ago. Now I can see two small white colored spots on the wound which is still red. Especially on sunny days and hot weather and during exercises, I […]
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – Infection of the Sweat Glands One condition commonly seen in teenagers has a big fancy name called hidradenitis suppurativa. It is an inflammation and infection of the sweat glands, usually in the armpits or groin area. Under arm in this age are sweaty. People with this problem develop pain, swelling, and sometimes […]
Lumps Under the Armpit – Managing Swelling of Lymph Glands Underarm Lumps in the Underarm Region Lumps under the arm (axilla) may arise from various causes. They are produced by an enlargement of the lymph nodes underarm, secondary to a primary cause. So they are basically swollen glands. The primary cause may be a bacterial […]
Angular Stomatitis and Cheilitis Cheilitis or Cheilosis is drying and scaling of the lips and corners of the mouth. Angular Stomatitis may be taken as a specific case of cheilitis, where painful fissures or cracks develop at the corners of the mouth. It occurs very commonly in kids. Symptoms Lips become dry and may appear […]
Lymphangitis / Cellulitis – Infection with Red Inflammatory Line up to Armpit Q. I am an 18 years old male about to start college. Two days ago, my brother bought me Coca Cola in a plastic bottle with a twist-off. I attempted to open it with no luck, and in the end I injured myself. I received […]
Does Chlamydia Have an Oral Transmission? Though the risk of transmission through genito-oral route is lesser as compared to genito-genital route, chlamydia certainly gets transmitted orally. This is already an established fact in the medical literature. It’s not necessary to have proper semen exposure. If any amount of precoital fluid gets into your mouth from […]
Managing Throat Infection (URI) During Pregnancy and Lactation Common among infections that one encounters is upper respiratory infections (URI). It may manifest as sore throat or flu or common cold. Others are mononucleosis, or infections caused by bacteria such as strep, mycoplasma, or hemophilus. Most viral URIs accompany flu or colds along with a stuffy, […]
Blepharitis- Causes and Cure Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid margins. It’s like having dandruff of your lashes. It’s one the most common problem of the eyelid; it also happens to be one of the most difficult conditions to treat. Causes Blepharitis usually is caused by an infection of a common skin bacteria called […]
What Causes Yeast Infection (Candida Albicans) and How to Treat It? Candida albicans, also called yeast, along with a few other types of bacteria are normally present in relatively small numbers in the crotch (groins). Sometimes, the yeast multiplies rapidly and take over, causing a full-fledged yeast infection, also known as candidiasis or moniliasis. This […]
Types of Cough and Their Differences The cough reflex is one of the body’s best defense mechanisms. Irritation or obstruction in the airways activates this reflex, and the strong rush of air helps clear material from the breathing passages. Types of Cough Productive: A cough is more helpful if it is producing and expelling something, […]
