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Areas of dark skin appearing usually on skin folds - armpits, between legs, and on the neck, are the common manifestation of a skin disorder called Acanthosis Nigricans. It can appear on any part of the skin surface and there are usually no other associated symptoms. What is Acanthosis Nigricans

Fever is not a disease; fever is a symptom for a medical condition. In most cases fever represents the struggle of our immune system against a foreign intruder. This intruder can be bacteria, virus, parasite or even a cancer. Common infections usually cause acute short lasting fever that will

First of all, I would like to answer a few questions in this thread. Turmeric and milk (or ghee) is an age-old remedy for skin conditions. It's been around for about 5,000 years. It doesn't remove hairs permanently, however. Lemon juice is great for the skin. But it likewise doesn't remove hairs

Is a burning sensation in the head, neck or arms a reason to visit a doctor? Burning sensation could caused by many medical conditions. Some of these conditions are benign localized conditions and others are serious generalized conditions that presented with burning sensation as an initial symptom

Lightheadedness and fatigue are very common non-specific symptoms that can be caused by many medical conditions. Some clues can help point to one medical condition or another, I will try to explain some of these clues here. Everybody feels tired after a long day at work but sometimes fatigue

Many women claim problems with the unpleasant look of their pubic region as a consequence of repetitive scaring from razors and other tools used for shaving. Skin of this area is particularly sensitive and requires good care in order to remain undamaged. What Can Cause These Scars? Scaring

Numbness is often caused by benign etiology but sometimes it could be an alarming symptom for a serious condition such as stroke. I will try to help you understand how to differentiate between benign and serious causes of numbness. The following stories are based on real events. First story: A few

The ACL or anterior cruciate ligament is a major cross-shaped ligament that connects the upper leg to the lower leg and provides stability to the knee. It is one of the most commonly injured structures in the knee. It is estimated that about 200,000 ACL injuries occur annually, and about 100,000

Do you have a shock feeling throughout your body or pain behind your eye? These are common symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. Your immune system is designed to recognize and attack foreign elements that enter your body such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system is trained to recognize your own

Colon resection surgery is the operation in which a part of large intestine (colon) is removed. The colon is a part of the large intestine and its function is to absorb electrolytes and water from the undigested food. Colon resection surgery is performed for various medical conditions, including