Antibiotics for Acne

Antibiotic therapy (topical or oral) is commonly used to treat acne in many patients and is usually considered to be safe and effective. The mechanism by which these antibiotics for acne work differs with the drug. Some antibiotics have antibacterial properties with minimal anti-inflammatory effect, while some have both anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Macrolides like [...]

Diabetes Skin Conditions

There are several skin manifestations of a patient with diabetes mellitus. Research shows that about 30% of the patients with diabetes have some cutaneous disorders. Proper control of metabolic activities may prevent some of these manifestations. Most of the commonly encountered problems are listed below. Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum: It is a degenerative disease of collagen. [...]

Acanthosis Nigricans

Acanthosis Nigricans is a skin disorder characterized by darkening and thickening of the skin affecting in the area of skin folds mainly armpits, posterior neck and groin. Acanthosis nigricans is usually cutaneous manifestation of underlying condition or disease. What causes Acanthosis Nigricans? The definitive cause for acanthosis nigricans is still unclear but it is often [...]

Excessive Underarm Sweating

Sweating is essential functions of the body that help maintain body temperature and is perfectly normal. Most people tend to sweat during summer, exercise, or when they are nervous. However, when excessive sweating occurs without any triggering factors, that’s abnormal and it is called hyperhidrosis. Common site of excessive sweating may be underarms, palm and [...]

How to Get Rid of Acne Scars

While there are several acne scar removal options available in the market, choosing the best method to get rid of acne scar might be a tough decision. In this article, we’ll briefly discuss some of the scar removal techniques that you might want to consider to get rid of acne scar. Over the counter scar [...]

Homemade Acne Remedies

When it comes to fighting acne the effectiveness of homemade acne remedies should never be discredited. Homemade acne remedies are fast acting, effective, convenient and easy on your wallet. What’s more, most of the ingredients used in these remedies may be things that you already have in your kitchen and since they are 100% natural [...]

Stelara for Psoriasis

Ustekinumab (Brand name: Stelara) a human monoclonal antibody which blocks the p40 subunit of IL-12 and IL-23 is the new biologics approved for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis. Stelara is new biologics for psoriasis indicated for those who fail to respond to other systemic therapies including methotrexate, cyclosporine and PUVA. Stelara is administered [...]

ABCD of Melanoma

Melanoma is the most dangerous and lethal type of skin cancer. Melanoma is less common form of  skin cancer  than others but it causes majority of death then other form of skin cancer. The survival rate for melanoma is directly related to early detection. If it is detected early it can be treated and cured. [...]

Desmoplastic Trichoepithelioma

Desmoplastic trichoepithelioma (DTE) is an uncommon benign adnexal tumor that usually present as flesh colored solitary, annular, indurated and centrally depressed papule or plaque on the face. Less commonly it might be localized on neck, upper trunk area and scalp. With an incidence of 1 in 5000 skin biopsies in adults, it is reported more [...]

Remedies For Heat Rash

Heat rash, also called prickly heat or miliaria is a common problem during summer months. Heat rash develops due to the obstruction of sweat ducts. The rash is not usually serious problem and goes away within 2-3 days after you avoid hot environment, but it can be itchy and uncomfortable. Who is at Risk? Heat [...]

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