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  Skin disorders ·         In today’s age,skin related diseases are common in many of us due to various reasons such as chronic ailments, allergies, cosmetics, etc.   What is Eczema….? ·         Eczema is a skin disease resulting from the thickening of the outer layer of skin. What are the symptoms…? ·         Redness of skin ·         Inflammation of skin ·         Itching and dryness of skin ·         Changes in outer layers of the skin ·         Crusts in the outer layer, blisters, cracks or bleeding are common ·         At times, unhealed wounds can remain as it is ·         Scratching of a healing woundmay leave a mark ·         Eczema frequently appears in the placesof joint folds   What is Dermatitis…? ·         Dermatitis means skin inflammation. ·         When specific infection appears is classified as dermatitis. ·           Some may the term acute skin inflammation is used for ‘dermatitis’ or chronic skin inflammation as ‘eczema’. What
  Psoriasis What are the functions of the skin...? ·         As the largest organ of the body, skin acts as a protecting layer enhancing the beauty thereby reflecting self-confidence. ·         Skin diseases destroy the beauty of the skin. ·         One of the most dangerous among them being ‘Psoriasis’. What is psoriasis…? ·         Psoriasis is an ‘auto immune disorder’, which is an obstinate skin disease and is chronic in its nature. ·         It is estimated that about 3-4% of world population are suffering from psoriasis. ·         It equally affects male and female irrespective of age and sex. What is the process of psoriasis…? ·         It is generally believed to be caused by damage to certain factors in the immune system, enzymes, and other substances that control skin cell division. These combination of factors prompts an abnormal immune response, which causes inflammation and rapid production of immature skin cells. ·         In the diseased this contro
  Piles, fistula, fissures ·         In the name of modern life styles the immune system of the body has been compromised and weakened thereby leading to many diseases. ·         Due to various reasons the number of people suffering from constipation, piles, fistulas, etc., are increasing day by day. ·           Due to piles the start of the day itself is disrupted.   What are piles….? ·         Haemorrhoids, commonly known as  piles , are swollen blood vessels in or around the anus and rectum.  ·         Piles are due to painful swelling of the veins/blood vessels which supply the inside of the rectum. ·         When in much pressure the blood vessels here enlarge and appears like protruding mass. ·         This can be seen both in males and females Symptoms of piles…? ·         Pain, burning sensation, blood in stools, sensation of protruding mass in anus, itching, irregular bowels, constipation, bloating in abdomen, mental anxiety, stress, irritability, anger a
  Pediatric ailments   Tonsillitis   ·         Tonsillitis is the infection of the tangential tonsils . The tonsils work as a defensive barrier of the body on two sides. ·         The dust and pollution is prevented from entering inside. ·         This is seen more in the children than in adults. ·         The tonsils are situated on either side of the nasopharynx.Increase in their size is only called tonsillitis.   Reasons : ·         In throat the bacteria streptococcus causes infection spreads due to various viruses. ·         Taking cool drinks and cool air/atmosphere may trigger it.   Symptoms: ·         Throat pain and burning ·         Hoarseness of voice ·         Fever, colds, weakness irritability ·         Ear pain, head ache ·         Dryness in throat ·         Redness in throat ·         Foul odor in mouth ·         Lack of Dental hygiene Asthma ·         Day by day the number of people suffering from asthma is increasing ·