You are in a hurry to go to work in early morning and you are shaving a bit urgently, then suddenly there is a nip from the razor.  You just apply some antiseptic lotion and move about your usual day, you return from work and find that the nip has turned into a nasty little red … [Read more...]

Liver is a large essential organ located in the right upper quardant of our abdomen and involved in many metabolic processes like detoxifying chemicals, metabolizing drugs, making of proteins and blood clotting factors, manufacturing cholesterol and triglycerides, synthesis of … [Read more...]

Itchiness anywhere on the body is called as “pruritus.”  Getting itchy anywhere is quite disturbing, irritating and a nuisance especially when you are at work, you are sleeping or even when you are doing nothing. When you get itchy, you really cannot stop yourself from scratching … [Read more...]

What Is Jock Itch ? Jock itch is a skin infection caused by fungus which usually develops in the groin, buttocks and inner portions of the thighs. Tinea cruris, commonly called as Jock itch, may be observed as a group of rashes which may form a circular pattern in the affected … [Read more...]

Boils are infections of the hair follicles caused by bacteria which result in painful swellings on the skin. These swellings may appear anywhere on the skin even though they commonly affect the buttocks, armpits, neck, elbow and face. Boils are also called as skin abscess. They … [Read more...]

The GM diet is a diet plan which is popular for significant weight loss of up to 17 pounds in just a week. It is believed to have been designed by General Motors to enhance workers’ health and consequently boost productivity. Even though there are uncertainties about its origin, … [Read more...]