Frostbite

Frostbite occurs when skin and subcutaneous tissue freezes after exposure to extreme and prolonged freezing condition. Frostbite usually affects ears, nose, cheeks, fingers and toes. This is an emergency condition and requires immediate medical attention and prompt treatment. It may usually be associated with hypothermia, a life-threatening condition. So knowing the symptoms of hypothermia is [...]

Trench Foot

Trench foot occurs when feet are exposed to cold and wet condition for a long period of time without immersion or actual freezing. The term “trench foot” was derived from trench warfare in world war-I, when soldiers stood for hours in trenches with few inches of cold water in them. Currently, trench foot and immersion [...]

Chilblains – How To Prevent Yourself In Winter

Chilblains are localised itchy, tender erythema and swelling caused by exposure to cold. The condition is also known as pernio or perniosis. If its severe, blistering and ulceration may also occur. In People with poor pheripheral circulation, moderate cold exposure may cause chilblains. Chilblains Symptoms: Chilblain usually occurs on hand, feet, ear and face, especially [...]

How To Treat Foot Corn Yourself

Corn are acquired area of thickened skin that appear over sites of repeated or prolonged trauma of the skin.The lesion arises due to prolonged repeated friction pressure over a time and are associated with poorly fitting footwear or any other anatomic deformities. Poorly fitting shoes are thought to be the most common cause. They usually [...]

Activated protein C can stimulate wound healing in patients with skin ulcers

Current research suggest that Activated protein C can stimulate wound healing in patients with skin ulcers that are refractory to conventional wound-healing therapies,according to the article published in november issue of Archives of Dermatology. The treatment of skin ulcers frequently presents a management challenge. Nonhealing wounds with poor response to conventional wound management therapy represent [...]

How To Prevent Your Dry Skin Problem

Dry skin is a common condition of all ages and gender but is espically present among the elderly.Dry skin is due to dehydration of strantum corneum of skin which is more commonly found in lower legs but might affect any area of the skin.When it is severe that might be associated with inflammation and pruritus [...]

Foot Care Tips For Winter Season

As we store our sandles and other airy summber shoes for winter, so many of us probably not thinking about how we can adjust to boots in winter. Many might not care about their feet but its of great important to know about it as feet tends to sweat more when they are enclosed in [...]