Hair Dye Allergies
Hair Dye Allergies – Introduction About 5% of permanent hair dye users develop an allergy, mostly in the form of an allergic contact dermatitis with a redness and itch in the head area. A systemic...
View ArticleFolliculitis Pictures
What is Folliculitis? Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles, the tiny tunnels in the skin from which hair grows. It occurs when the hair follicles become irritated and an infection then...
View ArticleStaph Skin Infections Pictures
Staph Skin Infection Pictures Staph (pronounced staff) skin infection may appear as : a red bump or pus-filled blister (folliculitis) aboil (furuncle) infected cystic acne, hidradenitis suppurativa,...
View ArticleAcrylic Nails Health Problems – Nail Fungi
What are Acrylic Nails? Acrylic nails are a clear heat sensitive plastic often referred to as false nails. They cover most of the nail plate (refer to parts of the nail) and are fairly hardy and...
View ArticleVomiting During Pregnancy – Obstetric and Non-Obstetric Causes
Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, especially in the early months, is a common phenomenon. Most women suffer from symptoms of morning sickness in the first trimester (first twelve weeks) of...
View ArticlePregnancy Vomiting Remedies and Treatment
Can Pregnancy Vomiting Harm the Baby? Women suffering from vomiting in pregnancy are often concerned about its effect on the baby. As a rule, uncomplicated pregnancy vomiting or morning sickness does...
View ArticleAbdominal Pain in Pregnancy – Obstetric & Non-Obstetric Causes
Abdominal discomfort and even mild pain during pregnancy is common and often passed off as a normal part of pregnant state. However, there are many serious pregnancy-related (obstetric) causes of...
View ArticleStomach Pains during Pregnancy Warning Signs, Treatment, Surgery
There are many possible causes of stomach pain during pregnancy. Some of these may be obstetric in that it is related to the pregnant states, while other causes may be non-obstetric affecting any woman...
View ArticleAppetite Loss In Pregnancy (First, Second, Third Trimester)
Appetite changes during pregnancy is often expected to lean towards an increase in appetite. However, there are many reasons why a pregnant women may experience a decrease in appetite during pregnancy....
View ArticlePregnancy Anemia, Causes, Symptoms, Diet, Treatment
Anemia is a common blood disorder where the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen is reduced. Most cases are due to iron-deficiency anemia. It is particularly common in women of reproductive age due to...
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