Oral thrush occurs when the fungus Candida albicans builds up at the mouth lining. White lesions will appear at the inner cheeks or the tongue. The appropriate thrush treatment will depend on the patient’s age, health status and the cause. For Nursing Mothers and Babies For infected breast feeding mothers, both mother and baby must…
Sun burned skin is painful–when people are exposed to the sun for extended periods of time without sunscreen or moisturisers with high SPF content, it is extremely likely that they will become sun burned. Sun screen protects the skin from the harmful UV rays emitted from the sun; when we neglect to use proper protection…
The skin is the largest organ of the human body. With that in mind it is easy to understand why the skin is susceptible to a lot of ailments. There are various skin treatments that can be used for the many different skin problems we may face. The treatments range from over the counter prescription…
What are Canker Sores Canker sores are small sores that appear on the inside of the mouth, especially the cheeks, the inside of the lips, and the tongue. A canker sore appears as a round white spot with a red border. They’re also called aphthous ulcers. Rarely, they may develop on the gums or on…
The sexually transmitted disease herpes can affect both sexes. The following treatments will have to be taken according to the recommendations by your doctor. The amount and medication type may vary per individual. Treatments and Medications Medications that may be prescribed include acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex) and famciclovir (Famvir). There is no cure for this…
In lay man’s terms, hair loss basically means a state or condition when your hair is lacking where it used to grow a lot. The connotation, of course, is that the loss of hair usually occurs on the head. Hair loss is a condition that is also called alopecia, which is often seen as unpleasant…
Boils are an affliction characterised by a localised infection, deep in the skin. It starts out as a tender, reddened area and develops, with time, into an area that is firm and hard. Eventually the centre of the hardened area will soften and become filled with white blood cells that the body sends to the…
Also known as fever blisters, these sores are fluid-filled wounds brought about by the herpes simplex virus type 1 infection. The following treatments for cold sores can limit their frequency and also shorten its duration. Medication These sores usually clear in a couple of weeks even without treatment. In cases where the symptoms are severe,…