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Accidents happen unexpectedly and unscheduled. From road accidents to electrical burns, mishaps can occur anywhere and anytime. While we can take preventive measures to minimize the likelihood, it is impossible to completely erase chances of mishaps. One of the most common examples, when we talk about sudden calamities, is burn accidents. These are a result […]

Have you ever been overcome by a sudden spell of itchiness? But when you go to scratch the itch, you find your skin littered with blotches of red and purple, covering the entire area. This may come off as a surprise. However, most HIV rashes spread just like that, out of the blue. Due to […]

Ingrown toenails bring an onset of pain worse than any other foot injury, almost challenging the intense ache of a stubbed pinky. However, while the pain of a stubbed toe eventually fades away, an ingrown toenail just gets worse over time. And if it reaches a certain point where even standing or walking becomes unbearable, […]

Almost everyone has gotten a scrape wound at least once in their life. But while the usual healing process involves the scab turning a deep purple or brown, for some, the colors might not be the same. There are times when instead of the wound being covered by a fresh layer of skin on top, […]

Waking up to a scary-looking rash on your neck is far from ideal, especially in the summer. Depending on the weather where you live, summers can be awful for rashes. The only way to control it then is to identify the cause while it is still developing. Treatment is much more effective when the rash […]

We’ve all been there, suffering the consequences of eating our favorite takeaway food while hunched over the toilet and questioning our life choices. Unfortunately, a stomach bug, or norovirus, is a cluster of viruses that gives way to gastroenteritis. This is what ultimately causes all the pain, vomiting, and diarrhea after your guilty pleasure meal. […]

Did you know that when you sustain an injury, your body begins healing almost immediately? Sure, we may not heal as fast as vampires or other supernatural creatures, but our bodies are strong enough to fight away bacterial invasions and repair broken bones. However, there are times when your injury can get worse rather than […]

You’ve probably heard of a bloody nose – perhaps even experienced it. But have you ever had to deal with blood in the mucus coming from your nose? The sight in itself is concerning. However, bloody boogers aren’t that big of a deal. Usually, it can be treated with care and precaution. But in some […]

Skin infections aren’t all that uncommon. While some develop over time, others are extremely contagious and can have adverse effects on your skin health. Ringworm is one such infection that is highly contagious and itchy. It is a rash that appears red and circular, giving it its name. Surprisingly, there isn’t an actual worm slithering […]

Recovering from the flu can seem like a miracle. The constant coughing, sneezing, and fever spikes can get tiring really fast. Pair that with the signature body aches, and you’ve got yourself a classic case of “I hate this world” syndrome. That is why it can feel so liberating to bounce back from the sickness. […]