Other Skin Diseases

A bunion is a bony bump that develops on the joint at the base of your big toe. It happens when some of the bones in the front of your foot move out of place, pulling the tip of your big toe toward the smaller toes and forcing the joint at the base of your […]

What are moles? Are they sign of a serious condition like cancer or are they pretty harmless? Learn a few interesting facts about moles. Fact 1: A Mole That's Been Removed Will Not Regrow In fact, if you have a mole that is growing or changing after being completely or partially removed, schedule a dermatology appointment […]

What causes keloid scarring? A keloid scar is an enlarged, elevated scar that may be pink, red, flesh-colored, or darker than the surrounding skin. Keloid scars can develop as a result of skin damage and they can grow bigger if left untreated or with repeated injury. A protein called collagen that is present throughout the body […]

The most frequent cause of carbuncles is the bacteria, staphylococcus aureus. A carbuncle is a collection of skin boils (furuncles). A boil (or furuncle) is an infection of a hair follicle that contains a small collection of pus (referred to as an abscess) beneath the skin. Typically, the infected mass is filled with fluid, pus, and […]

Picture this: You are just taking a shower when you started to feel bumps forming in your armpit. Not only does the formation bother you, but it also causes some painful swelling that tends to worsen over time. Is it the typical boil we all know of or is it something else? Perhaps some hidradenitis […]

Bed bugs are insects that seemingly pop up out of nowhere but cause all kinds of discomfort. While bed bugs are not known for spreading disease, the psychological effect of knowing your bed might have bed bugs can leave you anxious for nights at a time. Knowing what bed bugs are, why they inhabit beds, […]

Boils occur due to a bacterial infection with Staphylococcus aureus. Although mild cases of boils can be treated at home, severe ones require medication. In this article, we’ll talk about the various treatments and home remedies for boils.  Boils Treatment At Home Most cases of boils are not serious infections, and thus, can be treated with home […]

Armpit odor is normal, usually when you sweat too much after working out or staying out in the sun. But what if you have persistent armpit odor? Paano mawala ang amoy ng kilikili? Find out here.  Causes of Armpit Odor Answering the question, "Paano mawala ang amoy ng kilikili?", means you need to know about the common […]

Nobody likes a breakout, both for the discomfort as well as the unsightly appearance. But each breakout has its root cause that you need to address and treat. This article brings focus on symptoms, causes, and treatment of folliculitis.  What Is Folliculitis? Folliculitis refers to a common skin condition that may occur to anyone of any age. […]

A phenomenon not often seen on Filipino skin but quite frequently in those of Caucasians is freckles.  Although they are hardly ever seen on most Filipinos, some, particularly those with much fairer skin, do develop freckles as well. Are freckles symptoms of diseases or sicknesses that people might not be aware of? What are Freckles? Freckles are […]