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Actinic keratosis is the skin lesions that occur because of exposure to the sun directly for a longer duration. The risk of developing these is directly proportional to the amount and duration of sun exposure. These are more commonly seen in old age people, fair skin individuals, males, and in immunosuppressive patients. When the skin is exposed to UV radiation for a longer duration it causes various changes in the skin layer, altering the regular pathways of cell growth and causing the inflammation. Actinic keratosis is also called senile keratosis or solar keratosis. These are the most common skin disorders ... Read More

Ticks are ectoparasite arthropods of the Arachnida class that consume their victims' blood. Of around 850 reported species, about 10% are significant for human medicine. The families of Argasidae (soft ticks), Nuttalliellidae, and Ixodidae (hard ticks) contain them. Ixodidae ticks have a protective shell around their bodies that can withstand mild stress until the arthropod is not overstuffed from ingesting blood. Ticks classified as "hard" can, without pain, cling to the belonging hosts and stay there until they change life cycle phases, separating and falling to the ground. Since humans are the unintentional common of both wild and domesticated hosts ... Read More

A rash may affect only a small region or spread across a wide swath of skin. They come in a wide range of textures and appearances, from dry to wet to bumpy to smooth to cracked and blistered, and can be unpleasant, itchy, and even change color. Millions of individuals worldwide suffer from rashes, some of which may be treated at home, and others may be a warning sign of a more severe condition. To what extent do skin rashes occur frequently? Everyone experiences at least one skin rash at some point in their lives. Having temporarily itchy skin ... Read More

We all thought that acne would stop being embarrassing once we got to be awkward teenagers. As we got older, many of us saw this wasn't true. A clinical study found that 40 and 55 percent of adults in their 30s and 40s have acne that lasts for a long time. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S. The number of adults who have it has been rising quickly. Keep Hair products at a Bay Serums, sprays, and masks made just for hair may feel luxurious, but they can ... Read More

Introduction Any deviation from the normal functioning of the body is known as a disease. Based upon the transmission, there are two types of diseases; viz., Communicable diseases and Non- communicable diseases. The transfer of any communicable disease from a diseased person to a normal person is known as disease transmission. Diseases are transmitted by two modes − Direct mode of transmission Indirect mode of transmission In direct transmission, there is direct physical contact between the infected person and the normal person whereas in indirect transmission lack of physical contact between the two is observed. Direct Mode ... Read More

Introduction Females take part actively in fertilization in humans, the male gamete which is known as sperm combines an egg or ovum from a female to form a zygote. Both the egg and sperm must undergo many steps to make fertilization successful. At this point, pregnancy begins and takes a 280-day journey to complete the development of the fetus. Females cannot carry a child or conceive once they reach menopause. When a woman's menstrual cycle is completely stopped then this condition is considered as menopause. In this tutorial, we will learn about menopause in depth. What is Menopause? The end ... Read More

Arthritis Joints in our body are prone to erosion that could cause friction due to the depletion of supporting tissues between two bones of the joints. Prolonged friction can cause the wearing off of cartilage and ligaments, resulting in arthritis. Arthritis is a non-communicable joint disease that could affect any significant body joint. We can define Arthritis as inflammation in the joints, which can have symptoms like stiffness, intense pain, and swelling and redness around the joints. Symptoms and causes Arthritis can affect various joints in the body as well as organs. Common symptoms of arthritis can be severe pain, ... Read More

Arthritis: Definition Arthritis can cause inflammation in joints. Inflammation is a defensive action by body tissues towards damage that could be caused by physical agents or by microbial infection. Arthritis can be identified with intense pain, swelling, and redness around that joint. It could cause difficulty in using and moving that joint. Arthritis cannot be associated with any age group or gender, or pedigree. Arthritis is either a genetic disorder, although the wear and tear due to prolonged stiffness cause inflammation in joints, resulting in arthritis. Types and symptoms There are two main kinds of arthritis. They are − ... Read More

Introduction − Blood Pressure Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts against the artery walls when the heart beats. With distance from the left ventricle, the pressure decreases gradually. The blood pressure measurement can be checked based on two type of pressure measurements. The are − The first is Systolic Blood Pressure and The second is Diastolic Blood Pressure. Systolic Blood Pressure Systolic Blood Pressure measurement is the measurement of the pressure in the blood vessels that is created when the heart beats. Diastolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure measurement is the measurement of the force on ... Read More

What is Blood? Blood is a type of fluid connective tissue that transports nutrients, hormones, and breathing gases, among other things. Body temperature, pH, and other thermoregulation mechanisms are all managed by blood. Images Coming soon Erythrocytes (RBCs), leucocytes (WBCs), thrombocytes (blood platelets), and plasma (proteins, salts, and water) are all components of human blood. What is Blood Cancer? Hematologic cancer is another name for blood cancer. When the bone marrow and blood cells are damaged, this disease arises. As a result, the creation and activity of these cells cease (fighting infections and repairing our body cells), and cancer cells ... Read More