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Who is at risk of getting affected by Shingles? Shingles is caused by a virus known as varicella zoster virus. This is the same virus that causes chickenpox. People who have had a previous infection of chickenpox are at an increased risk of getting infected by shingles. This is because when a person gets chickenpox, … Read more
Shingles is a painful skin rash that occurs most often on one side of the trunk or face and is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The rash usually takes several weeks to settle and appears mostly in the form of a band. The rash is more prominent on the skin of the … Read more
Tretinoin is used to treat blackheads One of the most commonly used medications in the treatment of blackheads is tretinoin. Tretinoin is an acid form of vitamin A. Tretinoin is also known as Retin-A, Avita or Renova. It helps expel the plugged material thereby returning the blocked pore to normal. Treatment for blackheads with the … Read more
Blackheads are also called open comedones. Blackheads are follicles or pores which have an opening that is wider than normal. These openings are filled with sebum, keratin and dead sloughed off cells. A blackhead is a type of acne vulgaris. Blackheads are caused by hormonal imbalance The hair follicle on the surface of the skin … Read more
Blackheads are also called open comedones. Blackheads are tiny, dark spots which are caused by a small plug in the opening of a follicle or pore on the skin. A blackhead is a type of acne vulgaris. Appearance of Blackheads Blackheads are follicles or pores which have an opening that is wider than normal. These … Read more
Back acne is one of those conditions that often go unnoticed; they are also harder to treat. Generally noticing pimples or acne formation can be nearly impossible until you sense itchiness and irritation in that area. Acne tends to appear out of nowhere; the worst part is that since there are so many causes of … Read more
Antibiotics used in the treatment of acne Some of the common antibiotics that are used in the treatment of acne are tetracycline and erythromycin. Tetracycline is the most widely prescribed antibiotic for acne. This antibiotic must be taken on an empty stomach. Tetracycline is never prescribed to children under the age of nine years. It … Read more
Acne is a common skin disease which is characterized by the appearance of pimples on the face, chest, and back. It is an inflammatory condition involving the sebaceous glands of the skin. Mechanism in the formation of acne The hair follicle of the skin is surrounded by the sebaceous gland. The sebaceous gland secretes sebum. … Read more
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin. It is not contagious. It occurs as a result of inflammation of the capillaries or the blood vessels that are present under the surface of facial skin. It causes redness and flushing of the face. It commonly affects the forehead and the cheeks. This condition is … Read more
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that is characterized by facial redness and development of papules and pustules on the face. The capillaries or the small blood vessels that are present beneath the surface of the skin become engorged. As a result of which they become visible on the skin in the form of small … Read more