Management of Ankle and Foot Injury It is common to get injured over the ankle or foot, while running, sport activities, cleaning lawns or other activities. Steps to be Done See if the person is able to move the affected portions without much pain. If no, this may be a fracture and you need to […]
Difference Between Pimples and Herpes Sore A bump on your genital area may be a simple pimple or some infection like herpes. Herpes is one of the most common infection affecting that area. Hence, it’s worthwhile differentiating its lesions from a simple pimple. Appearance If you observe carefully, the two appear quite different. A pimple […]
Zits on Genital Area Q: Doctor, I am having zits over my genitals. This happens on and off. What medication is required? Reply: One commonly encounters zits or pimples on the genital area. Pimples may occur on the scrotal skin, over the penile skin or in the inner thigh region. In females, zits occur commonly […]
What Are Those White Bumps on Your Vagina? Q: I have white bumps under the skin on the right side of my vagina. They do not hurt, bleed or leak. They are just there. I’ve popped two and they don’t go away. I have been tested for HPV and herpes along with all the others […]
Vaginal Acne and Premenstrual Syndrome Q: I have vaginal pimples before my period and its painful. I am 35 and over weight. Is it curable and how? -By Cjena Reply: Since you can so well associate these vaginal acne with your menses, these acne may be a part of what we called premenstrual syndrome. Read […]
Infection of Scrotal Pimples and Management Q: I have bumps on inner thighs, right hip and scrotum. They are not painful until I press the one on my back. They are filled with liquid or pus. One of them on scrotum is growing a bit in size. Recently I was on antibiotics for fungal infection. […]
Pinkish Brown Spots on the Body Q: I’m a thirteen year old girl and I have these brownish pink spots on my upper back and between my breasts. Some spots are big and small. I seem to get them more and more every month. Is it normal or do I have a skin problem? -By […]
Pimples Over the Penis Q : I have small red pimple looking things on my penis. No trouble. Are they normal? What is to be done? – By Joe Reply: It is both, normal and common, to have acne or pimples over the penis. Pimples can occur anywhere over the body, where ever there are sebaceous […]
Managing a Vaginal Zit Zits are common in moist areas, where skin contains plenty of glands. Armpits, groins and vagina are some places where acne eruptions are very common. What Is a Vaginal Zit? There are plenty of lubricating glands in the vagina. If the duct of any gland gets blocked, a cystic swelling is […]
GERD Associated With Thick Phlegm in Throat Q: I am a 35 year old woman. I have a very sticky and thick mucus in my throat. I can’t swallow it so I spit it often and it is irritating. Now I am experiencing something like heartburn. In the morning my heartburn is gone and comes […]
