Sweating/Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by abnormally increased sweating, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature. Although primarily a physical burden, hyperhidrosis can deteriorate the quality of life from a psychological, emotional, and social perspective. It has been called by some ‘the silent handicap. Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) is a chronic autonomic disorder… Continue reading Sweating; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
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Xerosis; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Xerosis is a condition involving the integumentary system, which in most cases can safely be treated with emollients or moisturizers. Xeroderma occurs most commonly on the scalp, lower legs, arms, hands, the knuckles, the sides of the abdomen, and thighs. Symptoms most associated with xeroderma are scaling (the visible peeling of the outer skin layer), itching, and skin cracking. Dry skin, which refers to roughened, flaky, or scaly skin that… Continue reading Xerosis; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Xerodermia; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Xerodermia is a condition involving the integumentary system, which in most cases can safely be treated with emollients or moisturizers. Xeroderma occurs most commonly on the scalp, lower legs, arms, hands, the knuckles, the sides of the abdomen, and thighs. Symptoms most associated with xeroderma are scaling (the visible peeling of the outer skin layer), itching, and skin cracking. Dry skin, which refers to roughened, flaky, or scaly skin that… Continue reading Xerodermia; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Vitamin K; Types, Deficiency Symptoms, Food Source, Health Benefit
Vitamin K is a group of structurally similar, fat-soluble vitamins that the human body requires for complete synthesis of certain proteins that are prerequisites for blood coagulation (K from Koagulation, Danish for “coagulation”) and which the body also needs for controlling binding of calcium in bones and other tissues. The vitamin K-related modification of the proteins allows them to bind calcium ions, which they cannot do… Continue reading Vitamin K; Types, Deficiency Symptoms, Food Source, Health Benefit
Vitamin C – Deficiency Symptoms, Food Source, Health Benefit
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, antioxidant, and essential co-factor for collagen biosynthesis, carnitine and catecholamine metabolism, and dietary iron absorption. Humans are unable to synthesize vitamin C, so they can only obtain it through the dietary intake of fruits and vegetables. Citrus fruits, berries, tomatoes, potatoes, and green leafy vegetables are excellent sources of… Continue reading Vitamin C – Deficiency Symptoms, Food Source, Health Benefit