What is dermatology? Dermatology refers to the study of the skin, its appendages and the immediate visible mucous membranes. What are the skin appendages? These include the nails and hairs Why is the skin important to us? The skin carries out important functions for the human proper well-being of the human body. These include: • […]
A UTI is infection that affects the parts of the urinarysystem including kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. What causes a UTI? It is caused by bacteria or yeast entering the urinarytract leading to inflammation and pain. UTIs are more common in women affecting the bladder and urethra because women have shorter urethras and their anus […]
Stool color can vary due to several factors, and changes in stool color can indicate various health conditions. Here’s a quick guide to stool color and its implications: 1. Brown (Normal): The typical color of stool due to bile produced by the liver. Healthy digestion results in shades of brown. 2. Green: Often caused by […]
Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of a type of yeast that lives on your body called Candida albicans. Every one of us have candida on the skin and parts like the mouth, throat, gut, vagina and the penis sheath/covering in the uncircumcised men. Candida only causes infections and symptoms if it […]
