Archive for the 'Skin problem' Category
Vitiligo Cure
Saturday, August 1st, 2009Vitiligo (or leukoderma) is a skin condition characterized by the appearance of white patches or blotches on the skin that can appear on any part of the body. This vitiligo is a result of the death of the (melanocytes) cells that produce our skin pigment (Melanin). The disease is more common in people who have […]
Melasma
Monday, July 13th, 2009Melasma, also known as “Chloasma faciei” (or in pregnant women as the mask of pregnancy), is a tan or dark skin discoloration. Melasma is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women and those who are taking oral or patch contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications. It is also prevalent in men and women of […]
Tinea Cruris
Saturday, July 4th, 2009Tinea cruris is a common and important clinical problem that may be at times. Tinea cruris, also known informally as crotch itch, crotch rot or jock itch in American English and dhobi itch or scrot rot in British English, is a dermatophyte fungal infection of the groin region in either sex, though more often seen […]
