Melasma is a skin condition known for causing spots and patches on skin, that are darker than the natural skin tone. Melasma on face is more common, as compared to other parts of body. Although it is a common skin condition, melasma can sometimes be mistaken for other skin conditions as well. For accurate diagnosis […]
Acne happens when under-skin hair follicles get clogged- it is a common skin condition that affects majority of population. Dead skin cells and sebum (oil helping in skin from drying out) plug the pores, leading to outbreak of lesions, known as zits or pimples. The outbreaks usually occur on face, but can also appear on […]
Warts are small, often hard, and abnormal bumps that sometimes develop on feet and hands. They can vary in appearance and might develop alone or in clusters. Although warts are usually non-cancerous, they might resemble some types of cancers. For consultation regarding treatment of warts, contact Al Hilal Hospital, Department of Dermatology and Cosmetology today […]
Eczema is a common medical condition in which patches of skin become itchy, inflamed, rough and cracked. In some cases, blisters might also be formed. Certain home remedies and medical treatments methods can be used to assist in managing and preventing flares of eczema. The most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis- atopic refers […]
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder, in which flaky patches of skin form scales. These patches look red or pink on brown, black and white skin- with silver or white scales. On black or brown skin, the patches look dark brown or purple, with grey scales. The patches can appear anywhere on the body, […]
Endodontics is a branch of dentistry that mainly deals with root canal treatment. The procedure is about removing the dead and infected nerves followed by restoring the tooth. With the use of advanced techniques this procedure is usually painless and is carried out in one or more sessions. How is Root Canal Treatment performed? The […]
Aesthetic treatments, also known as cosmetic treatments, are non-surgical procedures specially designed to combat the signs of aging, and to refresh and rejuvenate the skin. The most famous aesthetic procedures include derma fillers, PRP and Botox injections. While these treatments can be used on all body parts, they are usually used for neck, face, and […]
Knee pain is a common condition that can affect people of all age groups. It might occur due to an injury, including torn cartilage or ruptured ligament, or certain medical conditions, like gout, arthritis and infections can also result in knee pain. Click here for more information about knee pain– by Dr. Dayal Chavan, Consultant […]
Back pain can range from dull and constant ache to a sharp and sudden pain- and it is one of the most common medical conditions. It can come suddenly because of some incident- like a fall, accident or lifting something heavy. It might also develop slowly in advancing age, because of degenerative changes in the […]
January is the month of Cevical cancer awareness. Its critical to highlight the importance of cervical cancer screening to all women of reproductive ages. About 600,000 women battle cervical cancer every year. Its ranked as 4 th most common cancer among women, and it is more easily treatable, if diagnosed early. Women with Cervical cancer […]
