Hypopigmentation is a patch of skin that is significantly lighter than the surrounding skin. Hypopigmentation occurs due to a reduction in synthesis of the skin pigment ‘melanin’. Leukoderma, (also called achromoderma) refers to localized areas of white (leuko) depigmented skin ...
A stroke (also called cerebrovascular accident -CVA) occurs when blood supply is interrupted to a part of the brain, depriving those brain cells of oxygen and nutrients. It is a medical emergency as brain cells start to die ...
Sunscreens (or sunblocks) are a combination of agents available as creams, lotions, sprays, gels etc. for application on the skin to protect from the ultraviolet (UV rays) of the sun. UV RAYS The sun’s rays consist of the ...
What is Cardiomyopathy? How is it different from Myocarditis? As the word suggests, cardiomyopathy is a disease (pathy) of the muscles (myo) of the heart (cardio). When heart muscles get damaged, the force of contraction decreases, and so ...
Skin hygiene and care are important to not only avoid skin infection but also to improve overall skin and general health. Face hygiene Wash your face regularly for effective skin hygiene. This is a must – when you ...
POST-COVID CARDIOVASCULAR EFFECTS Post-COVID symptoms and prolonged impact on health are now surfacing as a major point of attention for both physicians and patients. Among these, effects on the heart and blood vessels, and their possible sequelae are ...
