It refers to a disease that affects the hair shaft in sweat gland-bearing areas. Trichomycosis, also known as Trichobacteriosis, is a term used to describe a bacterial infection of the hair caused by microorganisms called Corynebacterium. Corynebacterium refers to a variable group of gram-positive and aerobic bacteria usually found in some animals’ skin and even feces, as well as… Read More »
Halitosis or bad breath refers to the unpleasant odors that come from the mouth. Even though adults are the ones who usually experience this issue, babies and toddlers can suffer from bad breath too. Most people associate halitosis with bad oral hygiene practices in the case of adults. While something similar may the reason behind a baby’s bad… Read More »
Desowen is the brand name of a topical anti-inflammatory medication known as Desonide. Desonide is a synthetic corticosteroid (a class of hormones made to mimic the effects of the corticosteroids produced by the body) that helps to treat several diseases that affect the skin. Each gram of the Desowen medications contains 0.05% of Desonide, while the rest of… Read More »
Cortef is the brand name of a steroid hormone known in this case as Hydrocortisone. The term Hydrocortisone refers to a glucocorticoid, a chemical inhibitor of the inflammatory process. Under normal circumstances, the human body produces this very same steroid hormone. However, when the adrenal glands release this substance naturally, experts tend to call it “Cortisol.” In other… Read More »
Psoriasis refers to a skin condition characterized by itchy scaly patches. The thick scales featured in Psoriasis usually appear on elbows, knees, legs, back, and scalp. But sometimes, these patches can grow on the skin around the ear and even reach the auricle. In some cases of Ear Psoriasis, these scaly patches can even appear in a more… Read More »
It’s a supplement that comes in the form of pills, meant to help people to lose weight. Phenadrine is a fat burner created as an alternative to Phentermine, a medication used as an aid to losing weight. In fact, the primary purpose of Phenadrine is to mimic the effects produced by the use of the Phentermine drug without… Read More »
Pulmonary Toilet refers to methods used for the cleansing of the trachea and the bronchial tree. Usually known as Pulmonary Hygiene or Broncho-pulmonary Hygiene, Pulmonary Toilet is a set of methods to clear mucus and secretions from the trachea and bronchial tree. The Trachea is the tube-like cartilaginous passageway or system of tubes that carries air and connects… Read More »
It refers to a speech disorder caused by a defect or malformation of the nerves that go to the organs of articulation. Dyslalia is the inability or difficulty to articulate comprehensible speech because of abnormalities in phono-articulatory organs such as lips, mandible, the veil of the palate, tongue, etc. More often than not this condition affects children between… Read More »