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Molluscum contagiosum is a benign infection of the skin and mucous membranes caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus. Most people with mollusca have multiple lesions, which typically begin as small papules that enlarge to around 3-6mm and rarely to more than 1cm in diameter. Fully developed papules typically have a central umbilication or depression that contains a white, waxy, curd-like core. Most lesions resolve without scarring, but they may cause discomfort or itching. Infections with... Read Full Story

IBS presents with abdominal pain or discomfort that is relieved by defecation or is associated at its onset with a change in stool frequency or a change in the appearance of the stool. The absence of red flag symptoms such as gastrointestinal bleeding, weight loss, fever, anaemia or an abdominal mass support such a symptom complex as IBS rather than as structural disease. A number of other comorbid conditions may occur more often than expected by chance in those with IBS, including gastro... Read Full Story

Herpes vaccines are currently being investigated and it is felt that some effective vaccine may be available now and in the future. Vaccines will only function to prevent the infection in new patients. Those who already have herpes will probably not gain any benefit. Some vaccines have been tried to prevent the HSV occurrence, but so far had no noticible effects. Isoniplex is already available in over fifty six countries. Most countries have approved it for use in HSV infections due to its... Read Full Story

Ringworm is a skin infection caused by fungi, microscopic organisms that are similar to yeast and molds. It does not have relation to worms, but is called ringworm because the infection can produce ring-shaped patches on the skin that have red, wormlike edges. Although ringworm can affect almost any area of the body, it favors places that are warm, dark and moist, such as skin in the groin area, the spaces between the toes and the deep skin folds of obese people. Usually, people can catch... Read Full Story

Arthritis is a chronic disease. A chronic disease is with you always and in most instances cannot be cured. But chronic diseases can usually be managed so that you are able to live your life well despite it. Arthritis is not a simple disease. You cannot take a pill and make it go away. Arthritis can be different for every person who has it. You will look and feel well most of the time. The people you live with and work with may have trouble understanding that you have a disease. Many people... Read Full Story

Chickenpox and shingles are all caused by the varicella zoster virus, which is a type of herpes virus. Many people are infected with the varicella zoster virus and can develop chickenpox at some point in their lives, usually when they are school-aged children. Even though the chickenpox lesions heal, the varicella zoster virus does not die; it continues to live quietly in nerve roots near the spinal cord. While the immune system can not kill the virus completely, it can prevent the virus from... Read Full Story

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) occurs during the latter half of the menstrual cycle. It affects up to eighty percent of women. Premenstrual syndrome symptoms include irritability, mood swings, anger, headaches, bloating, and breast fullness. These symptoms are often sufficient to impair daily activity and relationships at home and in the workplace. Premenstrual syndrome is a hormonal problem. It is believed that there are inadequate amounts of progesterone in the days prior to menstruation. The... Read Full Story

Moles are growths on the skin that are usually brown or black. They are very common and usually benign. Moles can appear anywhere on the skin, alone or in groups. Most moles usually appear in early childhood and during the first thirty years of a person's life. It is normal to have between ten to forty moles by the adulthood. As the years pass, moles usually change slowly, becoming raised or changing color. Often, hairs develop on the mole. Some moles may not change at all, while others may... Read Full Story

Hemorrhoids or piles are swelling of blood vessels that are normally present in anal canal and associated with bleeding during passage of stool similar to varicose veins in legs. Piles are of two types, internal and external. Internal piles usually remain along the anal wall. You usually can't feel or see them, unless they come out through the anus while straining for stool. External piles are small soft pads around the anal opening, the same color as your skin. When an external hemorrhoid... Read Full Story

Candida albicans, a naturally occurring organism in your body, is the culprit of yeast infections. This naturally occurring c andida can grow and get out of control when the hormonal balance of the body is disturbed. W hen s ymptoms occur, females commonly experience vaginal itching, a thick cottage cheese-like or frothy discharge, with an unpleasant odor. Many women experience monthly yeast infections at the time of menstruation due to changes in the pH of the vaginal lining. This situation... Read Full Story