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Harlequin Ichthyosis Congenital Skin Condition

Harlequin ichthyosis is a rare, congenital skin condition.

2 Jun 2016

Diabetic Foot Problems

Diabetes is a condition that results in high blood sugar (glucose) in a patient because the body is not making enough of the hormone insulin, which helps break down the sugar entering the cells and create fuel for its functions.

2 Jun 2016

Imaging in Nephrology

Imaging techniques used in nephrology ...

2 Jun 2016

Kidney Biopsy Procedure

The kidneys are the specialized organs that filter and purify the blood by removing excess water, salts and waste products.

2 Jun 2016

Nutrition in Kidney Disease

Diet and nutrition are important components for anyone to maintain a healthy lifestyle. There is evidence that suggests that those who consume at least five portions daily of their fruit and vegetables exhibit an overall lower risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers.

2 Jun 2016

Dermatitis Herpetiformis and Celiac Disease

Dermatitis herpetiformis is an autoimmune skin condition characterized by the formation of small, itchy blisters that typically appear on the elbows, forearms, knees, and buttocks.

1 Jun 2016

Is Dermatitis Herpetiformis Caused by Herpes?

Dermatitis herpetiformis is an autoimmune disorder that causes a chronic and very itchy rash, usually on the elbows, knees, and buttocks, although it can affect any area of the skin.

1 Jun 2016

Chromium Allergy

Chromium is a metal that is widely used in several industries. It is also one of the most common metal allergens. Chromium is found in leather, cement, and other sources in the immediate household environment.

1 Jun 2016

Cobalt Chloride Allergy

Cobalt is a metal that is commonly found in soil and sea water, as well as in various industrial compounds. It is usually found in association with another metal, nickel.

1 Jun 2016

Soy Allergy

Soy is a common ingredient contained in many processed foods and in infant formulas. Soy allergy generally occurs in early childhood, with most children growing out of the allergy by the age of ten.

1 Jun 2016

Meat Allergy

Although meat allergy is uncommon, meat from any type of mammal such as pork, lamb or beef can trigger an allergic reaction.

1 Jun 2016

Fruit Allergies

Compared to allergies to other foods such as eggs, cow’s milk or nuts, fruit allergies are relatively uncommon. This article will cover the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and management of food allergies in more detail.

1 Jun 2016

Tree Nut Allergy

Tree nut allergy most commonly affects infants and young children, although adults may also develop it. It is triggered by eating tree nuts or tree nut products such as oils and butters or using topical products containing tree nut oil. The allergy usually lasts for a lifetime, with fewer than 10% of individuals ever growing out of it.

1 Jun 2016

Cockroach Allergy

Cockroaches are among the commonest causes of allergy in the Hispanic and African American communities in the United States, and this is mostly associated with relatively higher exposure rates. The best known cockroach species are Blatellagermanica and Periplanetaamericana and both are known to cause both asthma and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

1 Jun 2016

Celery Allergy

A food allergy is a result of your immune system getting confused by the structural similarity between proteins found in pollen or the harmless proteins found in certain foods.

1 Jun 2016

Balsam of Peru Allergy

Balsam of Peru is a natural balsam that comes from the Myroxylon tree grown in Central and South America. It contains a mixture of substances related to the fragrance and flavoring materials vanilla, clove and cinnamon. It is used to flavor cakes, pastries, baked goods, soft drinks, chocolate, ice cream, chewing gum, wines, liquors and sometimes even tobacco. The Latin name for Balsam of Peru is Myroxylon pereirae and it is also referred to as Peruvian balsam.

1 Jun 2016

Non-Surgical Treatment for Bunions and Bunionettes

A bunion is a bone deformity causing a protrusion from the foot at the edge of the big toe and at its base on the metatarsophalangeal joint. A bunionette, also known as tailor’s bunion, is a lump of bone on the edge of the other side of the foot at the base of the little toe.

31 May 2016

Bunions and Bunionettes: What’s the Difference?

A bunion and a bunionette are both bone deformities that develop on the feet and can cause pain to affected people. While a bunion or a hallux vulgus is a deformity of the bone at the bottom of the big toe that causes the toe to turn in towards the smaller toes often overlapping with the second toe, a bunionette or a tailor’s bunion is a bony deformity at the base of the fifth metatarsal in the little toe. In some cases of bunion, the second toe is also deformed. Both conditions are most commonly experienced by women. Even though there are similarities in both conditions, there are a few key differences as well.

31 May 2016

Bunionette / Tailor's Bunion

A bunionette, also known as a tailor’s bunion, is a bony deformity at the base of the fifth metatarsal in the little toe. It bears some similarities to a bunion, a bone deformity that develops at the base of the big toe.

31 May 2016

Bunion Surgery

Bunions are a deformity of the bone at the base of the big toe, the metatarsophalangeal joint. It looks like a large bump on the side of the foot. The condition, which mainly affects women, can cause a great deal of discomfort. The patient may experience pain and need to wear wide-fitting shoes to ease friction on the bone.

31 May 2016