Collagen deficiency can bring about collagen vascular diseases, which is a group of disease that affect connective tissue. Collagen is a protein connective tissue that helps hold up your skin, bones, muscles and ligaments together. Connective tissue diseases is the other name that is given to collagen vascular disease. Collagen deficiency and the resultant disease… Continue reading Collagen Deficiency
Shingles on Scalp
Shingles is a viral disease that compromises the nerve pathway. It is also known as herpes zoster and is caused by a virus known as Varicella Zoster, which is also the virus which causes chicken pox. Shingles are extremely painful especially when they occur on the scalp. Blisters filled with fluid develop on the scalp… Continue reading Shingles on Scalp
Drool Rash
Drool rash refers to a rash that forms around the cheeks and mouth, on the chest, and in the creases of the neck in a baby due to wet skin caused by presence of excess amounts of saliva on skin for prolonged periods. Drooling is usually a side effect of teething, but it can occur… Continue reading Drool Rash
Hematoma On Leg
A hematoma refers to the abnormal accumulation of leaked blood from damaged blood cells outside the blood vessel. The blood leaks into the neighboring tissues where it does not belong. The blood can accumulate in any part of the body and can be large or small. The damaged blood vessel can be an artery, a… Continue reading Hematoma On Leg