Overview Pityriasis rosea is a disease condition identified by the formation of many small patches of scaly, rose-coloured, or tan-coloured patches on the skin. Pityriasis rosea may be caused by…
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Anxiety Disorders in Children and Teens
Anxiety Disorders in Children & Teens Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, worry, or unease that is a normal human experience. Anxiety is a normal response to a threat or…
Bronchitis
Overview Acute bronchitis is inflammation of the windpipe (trachea) and the airways that branch off the trachea (bronchi) caused usually by a viral upper respiratory tract infection. Symptoms are a…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – an overview Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by obsessions, compulsions, or both. Obsessions are recurring, persistent, unwanted, anxiety-provoking, intrusive ideas, images, or urges. Compulsions (also called…
Alopecia Areata
Overview Alopecia areata is sudden loss of patches of hair when there is no obvious cause such as a skin or general internal disorder. (See also Overview of Hair Growth…
Lichen Planus
Overview Lichen planus, a recurring itchy disease, starts as a rash of small, separate, red or purple bumps that then combine and become rough, scaly patches. The cause may be…
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders – an overview Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, worry, or unease that is a normal human experience. It is a normal response to a threat or to…
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
Overview Seborrhoeic dermatitis is chronic inflammation that causes yellow, greasy scales and dandruff to form on areas of the skin that have a high number of oil glands such as…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD
PTSD – an overview Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) involves intense, unpleasant, and dysfunctional reactions beginning after an overwhelming traumatic event. Events that threaten death or serious injury can cause intense,…
