Skin Conditions
Nummular Eczema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Nummular eczema is also called nummular dermatitis. The word “nummular” comes from the Latin word for coin, which describes the …
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Skin Conditions
Perioral Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Perioral dermatitis is a facial skin condition that looks a lot like acne or rosacea. The word “perioral” simply means “around the …
Skin Conditions
Contact Dermatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating substance.
Skin Conditions
Atopic Dermatitis in Adults: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common skin conditions in the world. It affects men and women equally and makes up roughly 10 …
Skin Conditions
Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Allergic contact dermatitis is a type of skin inflammation. It happens when your immune system overreacts to a substance that has …
Skin Conditions
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a long-term skin condition that causes white or yellowish scales on oily areas of the skin.
Skin Conditions
Dermatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Dermatitis simply means inflammation of the skin. It is not a single disease but rather a group of conditions that cause the skin …
Women's Health
First Period: What Every Young Girl Should Know
Getting your first period is one of the biggest changes in a young girl’s life. It usually happens around age 12, but it can start …
Oral Health
TMJ Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone on the side of your skull.
Women's Health
Vaginal Agenesis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Vaginal agenesis (also called vaginal atresia) means the vagina is either completely absent or only partially formed.