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
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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
Red Freckles
Red freckles are lesions that result from a concentrated, high number of dilated blood vessels found near the surface of the skin. Lesions refer to damaged or abnormal regions of tissues in the body. Red freckles occur when the number of endothelial cells lining the inner of the blood cells grows and they rapidly divide.… Continue reading Red Freckles
Discoid Atelectasis
The collapse of part or the whole of the lungs is a condition known as discoid atelectasis. The collapsed part does not re-inflate properly and is therefore devoid of any airflow. Discoid atelectasis is usually a side effect of anesthesia use during surgery. This happens to patients who have been bedridden for long periods of… Continue reading Discoid Atelectasis