Pilonidal cysts are skin pockets that usually form near the upper part of the opening or fissure of the buttocks. They are diagnosed when they are infected and become an abscess filled with pus and requires drainage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUBRM8_Aimw Pilonidal cysts are usually due to ingrown hairs or other debris beneath the skin. This condition is […]
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Mumps is a viral infection affecting the parotid glands which are located below and in front of the ears. It causes swelling in one or both parotid glands. Mumps is a very contagious disease. People can get infected with mumps through contact with nasal discharges or saliva especially when they cough or sneeze. People infected
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Pinkeye or conjunctivitis is characterized by redness and swelling of the conjunctiva. It is the mucous membrane that lines the eyelid and surface of the eye. The lining is usually clear but it becomes red and swollen when irritated and infected. Pinkeye is caused by a virus or bacteria but it can also be due
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Some individuals can end up with an infected stretched ear. Ear stretching is a technique used to expand the size of the healed piercing to wear a certain kind of jewelry. The ritual of stretching the ear is being practiced since the older days for traditional or religious purposes. Stretching an ear piercing must be
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A macerated wound involves softened and white deteriorating skin at the area of the injury. It happens when there is plenty of moisture trapped between the wound and the bandage and sometimes the exudate or the seepage from the wound are trapped under the bandage and wound becomes too moist. There is a high risk
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Fever or pyrexia is a natural reaction of the body in fighting off viruses and bacteria that cause infections. A fever is a symptom that the body of a child is fighting a condition or an infection. It happens once the temperature of the body is above the normal temperature of 98.6 degrees F. The
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Glandular fever or mononucleosis is an infectious disease that spreads through saliva. The disease can also spread via coughing or sneezing. Generally, mononucleosis causes development of pink rashes all over the body. In addition, the rashes can become severe if antibiotics are used. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQN2UCxDqAQ Glandular fever usually affects children especially below 3 years old and
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Swimmer’s itch is an itchy rash that happens after swimming or wading outdoors especially in freshwater lakes and ponds but sometimes can also happen in salt water. It is an allergic reaction to parasites that burrows deep into the skin. These parasites can be found in waterfowls or infected birds and animals living near the
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Eyelid cyst or chalazion is a small lump that develops under the skin of the eyelid due to the blockage of an oil gland. It usually happens on the higher or lower eyelid. This condition is not contagious and adults are more susceptible to the condition than children. An eyelid cyst is similar to a
Body piercings are very popular among men and women and there are several areas of the body used for piercings. Some people with piercings do not develop any problems. The ears are usually the common area for piercings and heal without any problems. Piercing other areas of the ears that involves the cartilage that gives
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