Cauliflower Ear
What is Cauliflower Ear? This refers to the deformity of the ear, which is caused by blunt trauma or any other injuries like boxing or wrestling. If left untreated, the injuries can lead to blockage, which prevents the blood flow and damages tissues...
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Capillaritis
Definition Capillaritis is a very common and harmless skin disease that causes red or brown patches on the skin. The condition is also known as pigmented purpura. Although it is not harmful; the condition can cause an individual a lot of embarrassme...
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Necrotizing Fasciitis
What is Necrotizing Fasciitis? Necrotizing fasciitis, which is popular among layman’s term as a flesh-eating disease, is an infection caused by several bacteria affecting the fascia. The fascia is the fibrous connective membrane of the body, whic...
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and its Classification Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by increased porosity of the bones which can eventually lead to fractures. Osteoporosis is derived from the Greek word “ostoun,” which means bone, and poros meaning por...
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Pinguecula
What is Pinguecula? A pinguecula is a yellowish deposit on the conjunctiva adjacent to the cornea. It is a non-cancerous growth that results from calcium, fat or protein deposits. A pinguecula is almost similar to a pterygium, the latter, however, is...
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