Sarah Bradley

The endocrine system is made of glands that produce hormones (chemical messengers), which all have different jobs in the body. An endocrine disorder occurs when your endocrine system produces too much or too little of a hormone or when the […]

Tinea versicolor is a common skin infection caused by a fungus called Malassezia. Many people have this fungus naturally growing on their skin, but an overgrowth may cause small, scaly patches of discoloration on your skin. You can treat tinea

Scabies is caused by tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. They spread through skin-to-skin contact, burrowing into the top layer of the skin to feed. This causes intense itching and a red, bumpy rash. Treatment for scabies includes medication to kill

Symptoms of dandruff Symptoms of dry scalp Flaking White or yellow flakes White powdery flakes Irritation Itching Itching, stinging, or burning Texture changes Raised, bumpy rash Roughness or wrinkled texture Moisture retention Greasy or oily scalp Tightness Skin changes Oily

Vitamin C and retinol (a form of vitamin A) are two of the most common ingredients found in modern skincare products, largely due to their anti-aging effects. When applied to the face, either vitamin can reduce wrinkles, correct dark spots,

Stage of HFMD  Symptoms Duration  Flu-like symptoms Fever, loss of appetite, sore throat, runny nose 1-3 days Mouth sores Painful ulcers or blisters in the mouth, excessive drooling, avoidance of food and drinks 5-8 days Skin rash  Rash on hands

Mumps is a viral illness that causes flu-like symptoms and swelling of the parotid salivary glands under the ears. This often results in a puffy, swollen appearance in the cheeks and jaw. While most people recover from mumps on their

Yellow fever is a virus spread through specific types of mosquitoes found in Africa and South America. If bitten by an infected mosquito, the virus enters your bloodstream. In several countries, yellow fever is so common it’s considered endemic, meaning

No matter how hard you work to stay healthy, you can’t always avoid getting sick. This is especially true for the common cold, an illness caused by one of more than 200 different types of respiratory viruses. Considering how contagious

Splitting and peeling nails, sometimes called onychoschizia, typically occur when the nails are weak or brittle.   Nail peeling is often the result of aging, physical trauma, exposure to harsh soaps and chemicals, or overuse of nail treatments. Brittle nails that