Diseases Archives - Page 7 of 64

Skin moles (benign pigmented lesions, benign melanocytic lesions, melanocytic n…

Benign pigmented lesions refer to a wide range of abnormalities that can be found on the skin. The term 'mole' usually refers to a lesion which has a local excess of one or more normal constituents of the skin. Malignant melanoma can mimic benign-looking moles. With the naked...

Stretch marks (striae distensae)

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Striae distensae or Stretch marks by professional health specialists.

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type II (HIT-II)

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type II (HIT-II) by professional health specialists.

Occipital neuralgia

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Occipital neuralgia by professional health specialists.

Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is an acute infection caused by the organism Toxoplasma gondii. In healthy adults, the infection often goes unnoticed because the flu-like symptoms are mild. But in people with suppressed immune function or who are pregnant, toxoplasmosis can have serious health risks.

Burns

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of burns including first aid treatment and skin burn medical research.

Contact dermatitis

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of contact dermatitis written by professional medical specialists.

Barrett’s oesophagus

Barrett's oesophagus is a complication of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). It develops when the cells of the lower oesophagus are damaged through continuous exposure to stomach acid and undergo a change of cell type (metaplasia). This places the individual at an...

Interstitial cystitis

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of interstitial cystitis by professional health specialists

Acne

Acne (also known as pimples) is a common condition of the skin in which pores on the face, neck, chest or back become plugged and the surrounding skin becomes red and inflamed. There are different types of acne, including blackheads and whiteheads.