by Nitin Ranjan | Jan 9, 2015
Warts are small harmless growths in the skin caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Sometimes, even during treatment, shedding of virus cells into the skin from old warts leads to the appearance of new warts.
by Nitin Ranjan | Jan 9, 2015
Pityriasis versicolor (earlier called as tinea versicolor) is a condition caused by overgrowth of some resident fungi of the normal human skin. It is more commonly seen during humid weather in the adolescent age group. For a person having Pityriasis Versicolor, it is...
by Nitin Ranjan | Jan 9, 2015
Head lice infestation (also known as pediculosis capitis, nits or cooties) is the infection of the head hair and scalp by the head louse. Head lice are spread by direct contact with the hair of someone who is infected. Animals such as cats and dogs do not play a role...
by Nitin Ranjan | Jan 8, 2015
Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. The skin, mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract, and peripheral nerves are the major sites of involvement in all forms of leprosy. Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s...
by Nitin Ranjan | Jan 8, 2015
Herpes zoster is an acute dermatomal infection associated with reactivation of Varicella-Zoster Virus and is characterized by unilateral pain and a vesicular or bullous eruption. 50% of patients get pain-free 50 days after onset of symptoms; 95% pain-free at 6...
