The development of pimples around the mouth among adult women can be diagnosed as acne, but they are actually perioral dermatitis. If you have not heard about perioral dermatitis, it is an acne-like outbreak in the skin characterized as red-colored bumps on the mouth and chin. The skin can be scaly, red and itchy which […]
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Exposure to certain chemicals include household products used at home or in the workplace can trigger various reactions especially on the skin. Chemicals can cause skin rashes or dermatitis in two different mechanisms. Allergic contact dermatitis can occur once the body reacts to exposure with any object or substance in which it developed an allergic
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Asthma is considered as a chronic condition in which the lungs are inflamed while the airways constrict and breathing becomes labored. The flare-up of the symptoms or asthma attacks can be instigated by stress, allergies, physical exertion, cold weather, smoke or viruses. Aside from medications, inhalers or avoidance of the potential triggers, a diet that
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Even though many do not like to see earwax in a toddler’s ear, always bear in mind that some amount of earwax is required to keep the ears clean, protected and properly lubricated. Earwax serves as an obstruction against detrimental substances such as bacteria that might enter the ear as well as preventing the ears
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Once diarrhea occurs on a regular basis for more than 2 weeks, it is considered as a chronic case. Diarrhea is described as abnormally loose stools accompanied by increased urgency and frequency. If diarrhea is chronic, it is often due to infection, certain medications or health conditions that affect the absorption and digestion. A doctor
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Each child has glands in the nose and throat that are responsible for generating mucus. Normally, this mucus could not cause any issues at all since it simply drips down the back of the throat and eventually make its way into the stomach. Once the glands start to produce excessive amounts of mucus or the
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Bronchitis is an infection or inflammation of the bronchial tubes or airways. It is important to note that children usually develop sore throat, low-grade fever and the sniffles as the early indications of bronchitis. Eventually, the child will end up with chest congestion that is accompanied by wheezing, cough and difficulty breathing. Proper assessment by
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Toddlers who lose large amounts of water via vomiting, fever, diarrhea or excessive sweating face a high risk for being dehydrated. It is important to note that dehydration is considered as a serious condition and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Since toddlers have limited vocabulary, they are oftentimes unable to explain what they
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Being exposed to the rays of the sun can cause intensely reddened skin, severe pain, blistering and swelling. These are indications that the first two layers of the skin are damaged. Having second-degree sunburn is considered serious but can be managed with the help of several home remedies if it covers a small area and
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Poison sumac is capable of triggering rashes if an individual is allergic or highly sensitive to the plant. The plant releases urushiol which is the oil present on the leaves, stem, fruits and even roots once damaged. Some individuals do not react in any way if exposed to the oil but most are highly sensitive
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