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Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are small brown or darker-than-skin tone growths on the surface of the skin. Tags are very common and harmless growths and tend to occur on the neck, under the breasts, armpits, eyelids and folds of the groin. They generally take place after midlife. About 25% of people report having skin tags after they cross the age of 50.
What causes skin tags to occur?
Skin tags are very common among diabetics and obese individuals. Pregnant women also...more
What causes skin tags to occur?
Skin tags are very common among diabetics and obese individuals. Pregnant women also...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Freckles are those flat and tanned circular spots which are normally the size of the head of nail. There can be numerous spots and may develop on the areas that are repeatedly exposed to sunlight. People with a fair complexion on the upper portions of the body are more prone to develop freckles on areas like the nose, arms, cheeks and upper shoulders. Infants too can also be affected by this skin condition.
What causes freckles?
Normally, freckles are uniform in colour though they m...more
What causes freckles?
Normally, freckles are uniform in colour though they m...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Cosmetic Physician•Trivandrum
Freckles are skin cells (keratinocytes) that contain melanin, which is a brown colored skin pigment. The skin cells are otherwise very normal, so the spots can't be felt since they are flat. They don't cause lumps in the skin but they are quite visible.
Here are some of the methods and home remedies with which you can get rid of your freckles:
Prevent your face from the sun: This is the best approach to get rid of freckles. Wear caps with wide overflows so your face is in shad...more
Here are some of the methods and home remedies with which you can get rid of your freckles:
Prevent your face from the sun: This is the best approach to get rid of freckles. Wear caps with wide overflows so your face is in shad...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are small brown or darker-than-skin tone growths on the surface of the skin. Tags are very common and harmless growths and tend to occur on the neck, under the breasts, armpits, eyelids and folds of the groin. They generally take place after midlife. About 25% of people report having skin tags after they cross the age of 50.
What causes skin tags to occur?
Skin tags are very common among diabetics and obese individuals. Pregnant women also...more
What causes skin tags to occur?
Skin tags are very common among diabetics and obese individuals. Pregnant women also...more
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Moles are the most common form of physical identification proof, but are often unwanted. Moles and freckles are common skin irregularities that make a person consider cosmetic surgery. Moles can be described as non-cancerous skin lesions that develop when dark skin cells are bound together in small clusters. Almost everyone has one or more mole on their body. However, freckles are simply skin discolorations that appear on light skinned people. There are a number of ways in which moles and freckl...more
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PCOS is a disorder characterized by enlarged ovaries and the formation of tiny cysts on the outer sides of the ovaries. Polycystic Ovary is a hormonal condition that causes thesurplus surplus production of androgen in women. Androgen causes development of weight gain and hair in women as well when they are present in high amount. They trigger acne and excessive growth of body hair in women accompanied by irregular or lack of ovulation ( release of afemale female egg, ovum ) which is reflected in...more
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Moles are a common form of growth or formation on your skin that appear often in the form of small, black spots. They can develop anywhere on the body. They usually occur during adolescence or childhood and with the passage of time, they may change colour. Moles are a type of skin growth, which usually do not go away with time.
On the other hand, freckles are often described as round, flat, dark colour spots which vary in size from about 2mm to 4mm. They may result from pigment precipit...more
On the other hand, freckles are often described as round, flat, dark colour spots which vary in size from about 2mm to 4mm. They may result from pigment precipit...more
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It is perhaps impossible to find a woman who doesn t imagine her face without the freckles when she looks into the mirror. Though they may be called 'kisses from the sun', every woman would love to kiss those freckles goodbye. With many advances in cosmetic procedures, the good news is that you can completely get rid of your freckles and say hello to a perfect face. Read on to know more about what freckles are and how they can be managed.
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The skin contains a pig...more
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Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Skin tags: causes and treatments
Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are small brown or darker-than-skin tone growths on the surface of the skin. Tags are very common and harmless growths and tend to occur on the neck, under the breasts, armpits, eyelids and folds of the groin. They generally take place after midlife. About 25% of people report having skin tags after they cross the age of 50.
What causes skin tags to occur?
Skin tags are very common among diabetics ...more
Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are small brown or darker-than-skin tone growths on the surface of the skin. Tags are very common and harmless growths and tend to occur on the neck, under the breasts, armpits, eyelids and folds of the groin. They generally take place after midlife. About 25% of people report having skin tags after they cross the age of 50.
What causes skin tags to occur?
Skin tags are very common among diabetics ...more
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If you are sexually active then missing a period may wanna make you take a pregnancy test. Most women take pregnancy tests on the first day after a missing period. But if you are not sure about the expected date of your next period, you should do the test at least 3 weeks after your last incident of unprotected intercourse. This method is ideal for the one who has regular periods but in some cases when a woman doesn t have a regular menstruation cycle due to any certain reaso...more
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Irregular periods are a common problem in women. There are many reasons responsible for irregular periods which may include certain hormonal or anti inflammatory medications or iud birth control. Changes in harmones such as excess production of estrogen or progestin may cause heavy bleeding and this occurs in women who have started their menstrual cycle or are approaching menopause. Also, certain diseases such as certain blood disorders, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory dis...more
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Infectious Disease Physician•Pune
कई लोगों को अपने घाव को प्राकृतिक रूप से ठीक करने की इच्छा होती है। उनकी कोशिश होती है कि वो दवाओं और केमिकल का प्रयोग किए बिना ही अपने घाव को ठीक कर लें। प्राकृतिक रूप से घाव को ठीक करने में भारत की अपनी समृद्ध परंपरा है। आर्युवेद से लेकर यूनानी तक हर तरह की चिकित्सा पद्धति में घाव को प्राकृतिक रूपसे ठीक करने के लिए जड़ी बूटी समेत प्रकृति की चीजों का इस्तेमाल होता है।
वैसे मामूली घावों के लिए, घाव को बहते पानी और एक सौम्य साबुन से साफ करने और इसे सुखाकर घाव को एक स्टेराइल पट्टी से ढकने...more
वैसे मामूली घावों के लिए, घाव को बहते पानी और एक सौम्य साबुन से साफ करने और इसे सुखाकर घाव को एक स्टेराइल पट्टी से ढकने...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Gynaecologist•
1. Dr. Janani manoharan
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-janani-manoharan-gynaecologist
M. B. B. S, md, m. R. C. O. G. (part ii), f. Mas, d. Mas, f. I. C. R. S.
Dr. Janani manoharan is a highly regarded gynecologist in bellandur, bangalore, with a wide range of clinical expertise, including as an infertility obstetrician and a urologist. Her education comprises an m. B. B. S. From the pondicherry institute of medical sciences in pondicherry in t...more
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-janani-manoharan-gynaecologist
M. B. B. S, md, m. R. C. O. G. (part ii), f. Mas, d. Mas, f. I. C. R. S.
Dr. Janani manoharan is a highly regarded gynecologist in bellandur, bangalore, with a wide range of clinical expertise, including as an infertility obstetrician and a urologist. Her education comprises an m. B. B. S. From the pondicherry institute of medical sciences in pondicherry in t...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dermatologist•Ahmedabad
लंपी स्किन डिजीज / लंपी त्वचा रोग
मवेशियों मे होने वाला लंपी स्किन डिजीज जिसे लंपी रोग या लंपी त्वचा रोग भी कहा जाता है। यह रोग मवेशियों का एक वायरल संक्रमण है। मूल रूप से अफ्रीका में पाया जाता है, यह मध्य पूर्व, एशिया और पूर्वी यूरोप के देशों में भी फैल गया है। रोग के लक्षणों की बात करें तो मवेशियों में बुखार, लैक्रिमेशन, हाइपरसैलिवेशन और विशिष्ट त्वचा का फटना शामिल हैं। क्लीनिकल हिस्टोपैथोलॉजी, वायरस अलगाव, या पीसीआर द्वारा इसका पता लगाया जाता है। एटेन्यूएटेड टीके ...more
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Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Retiform Hemangioendothelioma is a low-grade tumour of the subcutaneous tissues and the skin. The condition is most commonly observed in young adults on the extremities. RH manifests as a subcutaneous nodule or a cutaneous plaque that is either asymptotic or causes local discomfort.
RH typically occurs in the lower limbs, but recently, few cases have been reported with tumours in the penis, head, and trunk.
Diagnosing Retiform Hemangioendothelioma -
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RH typically occurs in the lower limbs, but recently, few cases have been reported with tumours in the penis, head, and trunk.
Diagnosing Retiform Hemangioendothelioma -
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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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A breast lump is a tissue growth that develops in the breast. Lumps can be of different types based on how they feel and look. The lump can be perceived as a growth, thickness, fullness, swelling, mass etc. If the lump appears in one breast, it might look larger than the other one. A breast lump can aggravate breast cancer, if a person does not seek proper medical attention on time. To treat lump, a surgical procedure known as the Mastectomy is often employed by on-surgeons. All breast tissues a...more
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Weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery helps lose weight in those people who are about 100 pounds (male) and 80 pounds (female). It helps individual resolve obesity-related medical problems.
Types of Weight Loss Surgeries-
1. Gastric Band
A band is put around the stomach tightly which divides the stomach into two sections, namely smaller upper and larger lower which is connected through a small tube by which emptying of the upper part becomes slow. Since less food is...more
Types of Weight Loss Surgeries-
1. Gastric Band
A band is put around the stomach tightly which divides the stomach into two sections, namely smaller upper and larger lower which is connected through a small tube by which emptying of the upper part becomes slow. Since less food is...more
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There are many different modes of contraception available to women today. Tubal ligation is considered the most effective amongst these. This involves permanently blocking the fallopian tubes by clipping, cutting or burning them. The only downside to this form of contraception is its permanence. Conceiving a child after tubal ligation is difficult but not impossible. The two modes of treatment available to women who have undergone this procedure are tubal ligation reversal and IVF.
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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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A skin tag is a diminutive, harmless, extension of skin that is usually attached from beneath the skin by a tiny support stalk. These skin tags are seen in places which are exposed to frequent friction with clothes or areas that have more skin to skin friction. They hang out from the skin surface. They commonly occur in the neck, underarms, groin, and upper chest. Medically a skin tag is termed as an acrochordon. Often skin tags are also identified as soft warts, fibroma pendulum, pedunculated f...more
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