Appendicitis
Appendicitis means inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a closed-ended, narrow, worm-like tube up to several inches in length…
Uterine Prolapse
Uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus sags or slips from its normal position and into the vagina (birth canal). In…
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) is an allergic reaction of the eye. It occurs when one or several small round bumps…
Perioral Dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis. Perioral dermatitis is a facial rash that usually develops around the mouth but may also appear around the…
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is a multi-systemic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (or TB, TB germs), a rod-shaped bacterium. Tuberculosis (TB…
Chafing Rash
Chafing rash – a skin irritation that occur when clothing rubs against the skin or skin rubs against another part…
Summer Skin Rashes
The medical name for summer skin rashes or heat rash is miliaria. It happens when sweat becomes trapped due to…
Toenail Fungus
With toenail fungus, the nail becomes thick and yellow and may show white spots and streaks. A type of mold…