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Fungal skin infection - Tinea Corporis or ringworm

Dr.Irham — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:25:32 +0000

Tinea corporis is another type of dermatophyte infection. It is a fungal skin infection that occurs most often at the torso. Surprisingly, it commonly affects the elderly. Diagnosis: Microscopy (20% potassium hydroxide added to skin scrapings to dissolve keratin; hyphae can be observed in the preparation) Samples for culture - skin scrapings taken from skin [...]

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Dr.Irham — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:19:44 +0000

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Diet - Fat loss products

Dr.Irham — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:43:59 +0000

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Complications Of Diabetes

Dr.Irham — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:07:05 +0000

Diabetes mellitus comprises of a group of metabolic disorders. Below is the list of the complications that may cause by diabetes mellitus. Ophthalmology This is the leading cause of new cases of blindness. Diabetic patients are 25 times more prone to eye problems. Although blindness is not rare, but it is preventable! Background retinopathy Maculopathy Non proliferative diabetic retinopathy Proliferative [...]

Health & Fitness Products Center

Dr.Irham — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:14:44 +0000

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MILESTONES – normal child development (part 2)

Dr.Irham — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:51:16 +0000

Developmental milestones are a set of functional skills or tasks that most children can do at a certain age range. It has a lot of individual variations. Some children can achieve their milestones earlier than others. Delay in one part doesn’t mean anything. You have to see the big picture before saying that your child [...]

Acne Rosacea

Dr.Irham — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:30:27 +0000

Acne rosacea is a chronic relapsing and remitting facial inflammatory disorder where flushing will be a common presentation. It rarely affects people less than 30 years old. So far, the etiology is unknown. It is triggered by alcohol, spicy food, etc. Acne rosacea might be wrongly diagnosed by your physician because it sometimes looks [...]

MILESTONES – normal child development (part 1)

Dr.Irham — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:30:44 +0000

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TINEA PEDIS

Dr.Irham — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:18:04 +0000

This is a type of fungal infection. It is also known as athlete’s foot and commonly found in elderly persons. It usually associated with xerosis. Diagnosis: Microscopy (20% potassium hydroxide added to skin scrapings to dissolve keratin; hyphae can be observed in the preparation) Samples for culture - skin scrapings taken from skin lesions. (Final [...]

IMPETIGO

Dr.Irham — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:00:25 +0000

This is a type of bacterial skin infection that is characterized by vesiculopustular eruption. It mostly found in children. Causes: Mainly a Gram positive bacterium – Staphylococcus aureus Manifestations: honey coloured crusted erosions on erythematous (redness) base lesion often well defined sometimes, superficial flaccid blisters present The crust will turn brown when the lesion resolve Pigmentation and scaling will be the evidence [...]