Furuncles and carbuncles are bumps filled with pus that form on the skin. They are skin abscesses that can be mistaken for a painful pimple at first because they begin as a small bump. However, ...

Leg strength is far more than just a sign of physical fitness; it is a critical marker of healthy aging, independence, and even life expectancy. In recent years, researchers have increasingly ...

Dr. Nyoman Paramita Ayu is a nephrologist and consultant in internal medicine, with over 13 years of experience in the field. She earned her medical degree from Universitas Udayana in 2004 and ...

Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder that often affects moisture-producing glands, such as the eyes and mouth. While not a rare condition, Sjögren’s syndrome is often misunderstood and ...

Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a rare skin condition characterized by intensely itchy, blistering rashes. Despite the name, it is not related to the herpes virus; rather, the term "herpetiformis" ...