Health Topics - skin,hair

Acne

A common skin condition that primarily affects the hair follicles and oil glands in the skin.

Athlete's foot

Known medically as tinea pedis, is a common skin infection of the feet caused by a fungus.

Cellulitis

A common bacterial skin infection that affects the deeper layers of the skin and the underlying tissues.

Chickenpox

Also known as varicella, is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).

Cold Sore

A cold sore, also known as a fever blister, is a common viral infection characterized by the development of small, fluid-filled blisters or sores on or around the lips, although they can also appear on other areas of the face or inside the mouth.​

Folliculitis

A common skin condition characterized by the inflammation or infection of hair follicles.

Fungal Infection (Ringworm)

A fungal infection between the toes, commonly referred to as athlete's foot or tinea pedis, is a skin condition caused by fungal pathogens that primarily affects the skin of the feet, especially in the warm and moist areas between the toes.

Hair Loss

Also known as alopecia, is a common condition characterized by the loss of hair from the scalp or other parts of the body.

Hand Eczema

Also known as hand dermatitis, is a skin condition that affects the hands, causing inflammation, itching, and sometimes painful rashes.

Impetigo

A contagious skin infection that primarily affects children but can occur in people of all ages.

Infected Wound

A type of injury in which harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, have invaded the wound site and are causing an inflammatory response that can lead to various symptoms and complications.

Ingrown Toenail

An ingrown toenail is a painful condition where the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin instead of over it.

Nail Fungal

Also known as onychomycosis, is a common condition that occurs when fungi, such as dermatophytes, yeast, or molds, invade the nails.

Scabies

A contagious skin infestation caused by the microscopic mite known as Sarcoptes scabiei.

Shingles Treatment

Also known as herpes zoster, is a painful viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox.