Chilblains (Pernio) Injuries caused due to exposure to cold can be grouped under the name Chilblains. There are chiefly two factors that contribute towards this injury- Exposure to cold temperature Poor blood circulation in the parts of the body that suffered Common areas affected include our peripheries. This is so because the peripheries are supplied […]
Pimples on Nipples Nipples, an important part of the female breast, are richly supplied by glands. These include the sebaceous glands and the sweat glands. They occur more around menses or during puberty. The purpose is to keep the skin over the nipples supple all the time, so that, there is ample lubrication available when […]
Pimples Over the Scalp The commonest places you get pimples is the face, back or the groin. However, you may also get it on your scalp. Pimples here are small and hidden in the hair. How Do You Get Pimples? There are numerous oil secreting glands over the scalp surface. They continuously keep secreting sebum […]
Pimples Over Chin As on any other part of the body, acne or pimples may occur on the chin as well. Our chin is usually quite secretory in nature. Plenty of oil glands are located there. As compared to pimples elsewhere, pimples here are larger and harder in consistency. They are vulnerable to get infected […]
Common Types of Skin Rashes Rashes are reddish bumps or lines or areas of rawness present over the skin. They occur very commonly over the skin. Almost every one of us have had rashes of some kind or other in our lifetime. Rashes may be causes due to many factors, including allergies, infections, immune disorders, […]
Vulva Burning Sensation – Causes and Treatment It is also called vulvodynia. This is a common problem affecting many women, almost all age groups. The condition is characterized by pain in the vulva. Burning sensation or itching may or may not be accompanied. However, on examination, there is no obvious cause of the symptoms. There […]
Management of Chemical Induced Eye Injury It’s common for students to get injured by the chemicals they use in the lab. Most injuries involve the hands, however, sometimes a drop or splash of some chemical may enter the eye. Such situations need to be attended like an emergency. Common chemical that may cause injury include […]
What Is a Vaginal Fissure? A fissure is medically defined as a crack or breach in the lining surface. This can be the skin or the mucous membrane. Fissures can occur anywhere over the body. They are found in the vaginal area also. This area is very delicate and richly supplied by nerves. So, the […]
Vulval and Vaginal Eczema Eczema is a skin condition characterized by irritation and itching of the skin. It can occur anywhere over the body, but usually affects the exposed areas of the body. Eczema is common over the vagina and the vulva also. All age groups are equally prone to this condition. Types Eczema is […]
Vaginal Gas The expulsion of air from the vaginal opening is called vaginal fart or vaginal gas. It may also be referred as vaginal wind. Having vaginal wind is very common. Every second woman may get it, especially after she has kids. The problem is rare in virgins. It occurs in women who have one […]
