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Causes of Excessive Body Hair, or Hypertrichosis
Excessive body hair may be present at birth or appear later in life. This article discusses some of the congenital and acquired causes of hypertrichosis. more...
Fungal infection is the most common of all nail problems. This article provides an overview of the causes, symptoms and cures. more...
Hair Loss and Baldness in Women and Men
Hair loss takes various forms, some permanent and others treatable. This article discusses a few of the many types of alopecia. more...
Weak Nails, Causes and Treatment
Weak nails break easily and can even become detached from their bed. In many cases, however, their condition can be improved by simple measures. more...
Nail Ridges, Clubbing and Spooning
As extensions of the skin, the nails can reveal a lot about a person's health. more...
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By: Shyamakant Misra
If you are among those who suddenly feels unhappy about your once elegant contours, you can do something to get back to your beautiful self. more...
How to Get Rid of Plantar Warts
By: Hanish Babu
The possibility of spontaneous cure should be taken into account while planning how to get rid of plantar warts. Nonscarring, conservative treatments are preferred. more...
Different Types of Plantar Warts
By: Hanish Babu
Plantar warts are caused by human papilloma virus which is implanted on the soles through small cuts or breaks in the skin. more...
By: Hanish Babu
Itching can be caused by many systemic diseases in the absence of any identifiable skin diseases. Proper diagnosis is important in treating such itchy skin conditions. more...
By: Hanish Babu
Over 50% of patients attending a dermatology clinic present with itchy skin diseases. Dermatoses associated with itching can appear with or without skin rashes. more...
By: Hanish Babu
It would be interesting to learn how itching occurs in skin and systemic diseases and how the act of scratching relieves the itch. more...
By: Hanish Babu
What are the causes of abnormal body odor and how can one get rid of this malodorous embarrassing problem? more...
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