Toddlers include children between the ages 1 to 2 years and they are susceptible to eczema. Eczema is a raised, rough, red-colored and intense itchy patches that are dry and oozing. In the field of pediatrics, it is called as atopic dermatitis. Atopic is hypersensitivity to certain kinds of allergens found in the environment. Eczema […]
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Poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum) is a poisonous plant that is native to western North America. Generally, it contains the oily resin, urushiol, in its leaves, stems and roots that causes the contact dermatitis in individuals. This resin is also found in poison ivy and poison sumac. Direct contact to poison oak plant or indirect contact
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Hives is a skin rash that comes quickly and the skin becomes red and blemished along with small raised welts that look like a bite of a mosquito that pops up all over. Sometimes, hives heal over time but on other times, it can remain in the body for years or even decades. Hives are
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Mosaic warts are plantar warts that grow in clusters and their appearance is similar to mosaic tiles. They are present on the soles of the feet but once in a while they can develop on the hands and other parts of the body. Mosaic warts are very painful because they usually occur on the heels
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Hives are skin reactions that cause red and white itchy swelling that vary in size and appear and fade as the reaction continues. Chronic hives is a condition where the swelling last more than six weeks or recur again in months or years. Chronic hives is a cause of some underlying conditions like thyroid disease
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Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition that causes rough patches and small bumps that looks like acne, usually found in the arms, thighs, cheeks and buttocks. The color is white, sometimes red and does not cause pain or itchiness and very difficult to cure. It usually affects individuals at the age 30. If you want
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Boils and carbuncles are sore and bumps filled with pus that forms under the skin once bacteria cause infections and inflames one or several hair follicles. Boils or furuncles starts as red-colored, tender lumps that are filled with pus and grow larger and becoming excruciating until they break and drain. As for a carbuncle, it
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Impetigo is a transmittable skin infection caused by bacteria that affects mostly children. The condition involves the formation of red sores with blisters that occur on areas surrounding the mouth and nose, and even in the legs and arms. Take note that these the sores will eventually drain and form a crust. Symptoms Look for
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Breast pain also known as mastalgia is a complaint common among women such as a piercing burning pain or tautness of the breast tissue and there is tenderness, and it can be continuous or happens irregularly. Breast pain ranges from minor to harsh and attacks just before the monthly period or will continue throughout the
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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is also known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis and common among children ages under 16. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis causes persistent swelling, joint pain and stiffness. Some children have symptoms only for months but others have symptoms for the rest of their lives. Symptoms A child limps especially in the morning or after eating.
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