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What is Dust Mite Allergy?

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Dust mite allergy is a common allergy triggered by dust mites present in the home. The allergy can cause severe reactions in people of any age.

29 Sep 2013

Pets are present in over half of all households and having a household pet is especially popular in the developed world, with cats and dogs the two most commonly chosen pets. However, allergies to material shed from a pets body can be a dampener for some.

29 Sep 2013

What is Prickly Heat?

Prickly heat or heat rash describes a cluster of small itchy red blisters across the skin that cause a burning or prickling sensation. Also known of as miliaria, the rash occurs as a result of blocked sweat glands. Obese and overweight individuals are susceptible to prickly heat as are babies and small children due to their under developed sweat glands.

26 Sep 2013

Symptoms of Slapped Cheek Syndrome

Slapped cheek syndrome is a viral infection affecting children aged between 3 and 15 years. Infection with parvovirus B19 causes the condition. This virus is an airborne virus transmitted in much the same way as the cold or flu virus, through inhalation of infected droplets suspended in the atmosphere as a result of infected individuals sneezing or coughing. After inhaling the virus, a child usually takes around a week or two to manifest symptoms.

24 Sep 2013

Diagnosis and Treatment of Slapped Cheek Syndrome

Slapped cheek syndrome or fifth disease is a viral infection most commonly affecting children aged between 3 and 15 years. Diagnosis is usually based on symptoms and clinical features which most commonly involves the appearance of a distinct blotchy red rash across the cheeks accompanied by a sore throat, fever, headaches and upset stomach.

24 Sep 2013

What is Slapped Cheek Syndrome?

Slapped cheek syndrome is a viral infection that mainly affects children, although it can affect individuals of any age.

23 Sep 2013

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Tooth Decay

One of the most prominent symptoms of tooth decay is toothache. This, however, occurs only when the decay has progressed to an advanced stage and eaten away at the hard tooth enamel and into the inner pulp of the tooth where the blood vessels and nerves are contained.

23 Sep 2013

Treatment and Prevention of Tooth Decay

Although the early stages of tooth decay are amenable to treatment, the advanced stages may lead to tooth loss along with a host of other complications. The basic tenet for treating tooth decay is therefore early identification of the problem, when the tooth can still be salvaged.

23 Sep 2013

What is Orthodontics?

Orthodontics is a specialist branch of dentistry. The term "orthodontics" can be broken down into two Greek words - "orthos" meaning straight or correct and "dontics" meaning teeth. Orthodontics therefore describes the practice of straightening misaligned teeth or malocclusions. Dentists who specialize in orthodontics can help manage abnormal positioning of the teeth, jaws and face.

23 Sep 2013

Causes of Tooth Decay

One of the most common causes of tooth decay is the build up of dental plaque on the teeth. Dental decay often develops when acids produced by bacteria present in the plaque start to erode the surface of the tooth.

23 Sep 2013

Complications of Tooth Decay

Tooth decay can lead to several complications. The bacteria present inside dental plaque can damage not only the teeth, but also the surrounding gums and the dental bones.

23 Sep 2013

What is Tooth Decay?

Also termed caries, tooth decay refers to the destruction of the hard white enamel on the surface of teeth that protects the inner pulp and nerves inside from the elements. This causes exposure of the inner nerves to hot and cold food or drink which leads to pain.

23 Sep 2013

Lifestyle Changes for Rosacea

Trigger avoidance is an important part of the treatment approach for rosacea.

23 Sep 2013

Steroid Induced Rosacea

Steroid induced rosacea refers to a condition that is triggered by the use of oral or topical corticosteroids.

23 Sep 2013

Migraine research

Migraine is a common and disabling neurological condition. Migraine is currently estimated to affect more than 860 million people worldwide. Migraine has recently been rated by the Global Burden of Disease Study from the World Health Organization as the third most common and eighth most burdensome disease on the planet, and it alone is responsible for 3 % of disability attributable to a specific disease worldwide.

23 Sep 2013

Rosacea Self Esteem and Depression

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that leads to redness, flushing and sometimes deformity of the face. Stress and other psychological factors such as a propensity for embarrassment are considered potential causes as well as exacerbators of the condition.

22 Sep 2013

Rosacea 'Flare-Ups'

Disease course is typically waxing and waning in nature, with patients experiencing symptom-free periods interspersed between episodes of “flare-ups,” when symptoms breakout and persist for weeks or even months. Common complaints associated with flare-ups of the condition include a sensation of warmth and the appearance of redness across the face. Episodes of flushing can last up to five minutes and may spread to the neck and chest.

22 Sep 2013