Another skin diseases for your personal health care information. Pityriasis versicolor is a common superficial skin infection caused by yeasts of the genus Malassezia. The yeasts are usually found on sebum lipid -rich areas of the body such as the trunk, back, face and scalp. Malassezia yeasts are part of the normal skin flora which may cause infection under certain conditions. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The use of home water filters is fast gaining popularity as people are becoming increasingly health conscious and concerned about the quality of public water supplies.

What are the types of home water filters?

Home water treatment systems include water conditioners and softeners and water filters. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Anemia is defined as low blood hemoglobin concentration. The normal haemoglobin level is between 11.5 to 16.5g/dL for adult female and 12.5 to 18.5g/dL for adult male. The main function of hemoglobin is to carry oxygen to the tissues hence anaemia leads to hypoxia (lack of oxygen) in organs and later to a wide range of clinical consequences.

Anemia is not a disease but a symptom of various conditions including extensive blood loss [Read the rest of this entry...]

Sunscreens and sun blocks are lotions containing one or more protective chemicals that absorb, reflect or scatter ultraviolet rays. Sun Protection Factor (SPF) indicates the specific amount of protection that is provided by a particular sunscreen product. An SPF of 15 indicates that it will protect you 15 times longer than when you stay in the sun without the sunscreen [Read the rest of this entry...]

Brain tumors are the most common solid tumors that occur in children. Children of any age can be affected by this tumour.Today, more than half of all children diagnosed with a brain tumor will be cured of the disease. However, because of their location, the treatment for brain tumors is particularly complex. [Read the rest of this entry...]