What is Leprosy? Leprosy, also called Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease that...
Category - Skin Conditions
Herpes simplex virus: Symptoms, Prevention & Treatments
What is Herpes simplex virus? The herpes simplex virus, also known as HSV, is an infection that...
Difference Between Angioedema and Urticaria
What is Angioedema? Angioedema is swelling that is similar to hives, but the swelling is under the...
Scrub Typhus: Causes, Sign & Symptoms, Preventions &...
What is Typhus? Typhus is a disease caused by an infection with the Rickettsia bacteria. Fleas...
Hives: Types, Symptoms, Treatment, Home Remedies & Pictures
Overview Hives, also known as urticaria, affects about 20 percent of people at some time during...
Difference Between Cold Sores and Herpes
What Are Cold sores? Cold sores are small, painful, fluid-filled blisters or sores that appear on...
Herpes: sexually active youths are high risk of infection
What is herpes? is a common sexually transmitted disease that any sexually active person can get...
How long does the Scabies mite live?
What is Scabies? Scabies is a very itchy rash caused by a parasitic mite that burrows in the skin...
Petechiae: Rashes & images
What is Petechiae? Petechiae are small red or purple dots of blood that appear on the skin or in...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a disease that usually begins as...