It occurs when the sweat ducts in the dermis (the deeper layer of skin) are blocked, preventing sweat from reaching the surface. This type of rash can be more persistent and very uncomfortable. What ...
Eczema is relatively common, affecting 20 percent of children and 10 percent of adults around the world (1). If you are one of the many who experiences eczema, you know the symptoms, which can include ...
Diabetes mellitus is a common, chronic metabolic disease that affects a variety of organs including the skin, the largest organ in the body. Between 30 and 70 percent of people ...
Origins and Basics Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a viral illness that belongs to the same family as smallpox. First identified in Denmark in 1958 among two colonies of monkeys kept for ...
A surge in scurvy cases in northern Saskatchewan has raised red flags about grocery prices and access to fresh food. According to CBC News, 27 cases of scurvy have been reported in La Rouge, Sask., ...