Melanocytic naevi
Melanocytic naevi(moles) are localised benign clonal proliferations of melanocytes.Their cause is unknown but may relate to abnormalities of the normal migratory pattern of melanocytes during developement.It is quite normal to have 20-50 although,interestingly,individuals with red hair have fewer. Genetic and environmental factors are implicated.Monozygotic twins have higher concordance in naevi numbers than dizygotic twins.Individuals who […]
What’s a Ketogenic Diet
“Ketosis” may be a process that happens when your body doesn’t have enough carbohydrates to burn for energy. Instead, it burns fat and makes things called ketones, which it can use for fuel.”Ketosis ” may be a word you’ll likely see when you are looking for information on diabetes or weight loss. Is it an […]
Pfizer will only be administered to people with weak immune system – Dr Faisal Sultan
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan has said that Pfizer covid-19 vaccine will only be administered to immunocompromised (people with weak immune system), Geo News reported. As per reports, Faisal Sultan stated that the distribution of Pfizer vaccine to provinces and federal units for vaccination has already started. The Pfizer […]
Abnormal skin color
Loss of skin pigmentation,reduction in pigmentation and increased of pigments are features of a variety of disorders or abrormality of skin color.Detailed history-taking and examination,including use of wood’s light,are required to establish the diagnosis. Investigations will depend on the presentation.For example,microscopy of skin scrapings should be inflammation and scaling;screening for autoimmune disease may be required […]
STRUTCURE AND FUNCTION OF BLOOD VESSELS
In essence, all blood vessels consist of a tube with the luminal lining of endothelial cells surrounded by varying amounts of smooth muscle cells and extracellular matrix. however, the structure of each of these components varies in different parts of the vasculature. According to functional needs to accommodate the pulsatile flow. And higher blood pressures […]
VASCULAR ORGANIZATION
Vascular organization Arteries are divided into three types based on their size and structure: 1: Large Elastic Arteries In these vessels are elastic fibre alternate with smooth muscle cells. throughout the media which expands during system and requires during the systole to proper blood distally. with age the elasticity is lost and vessels become stiff […]
HEART FAILURE
.HEART FAILURE Heart failure generally is refer to as congestive heart failur (CHF). CHF is the common end point for many forms of cardiac disease. And typically is a progressive condition that carries an extremely poor prognosis. In the United state alone nearly 5 million persons are affected resulting in more than 1 million hospitalizations. […]
SKIN TUMOURS
Pathogenesis of skin malignancy: SKIN TUMOURS is the most common malignancy in fair-skinned populations. It is categorised as non-melanoma subdivided in to basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common skin cancer and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The latter has precursor non-invasive states of intraepithelial carcinoma. (Bowen’s disease; BD) and dysplasia (actinic Keratosis; AK) Melanoma is much […]
ٰLICE
Head Lice Infestation with the head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, is common. It is highly contagious and spread by direct head-to-head contact. Scalp itch leads to scratching, secondary infection and cervical lymphadenopathy. The diagnosis is confirmed by identifying the living louse or nymph on the scalp or on a black sheet of paper after careful […]
PHYSICAL THERAPIES
Cryotherapy Cryotherapy may be a destructive treatment that use liquid nitrogen .The freezing and thawing process causes cell wall and membranes destruction and death. nitrogen may be applied either with a cotton bud aur more effectively, with a Sapne gun. A big variety of conditions may be treated but it essential for the proper diagnosis […]
SYSTEMATIC THERAPIES
General information is provide here with disease-specific details given later on. Antibiotics Antibiotics are generally used for their anti-inffective properties, particularly for staphylococcal and strepto-coccal skin infections. In these indications the correct antibiotics should be selected based on bacterial sensitibe-ity and patient factors. As examples, oral flucloxacillin may be indicated for infected eczema, intravenous benzyL […]
OVERVIEW OF HEART DISEASE
Although a host of of diseases can affect the cardiovascular system the pathophysiologic pathways that result in a broken heart distill down to six principal machanisms: Failure of the Pump: In the most common situations the cardiac muscles contracts weakly and the Chambers cannot empty properly so called systolic dysfunction. in some cases the muscle […]
Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins and Minerals Knowing about vitamins minerals and other supplements is a great way to get to know your health better. Herbs, Natural Remedies Vitamins, minerals, and herbs can help our body, as these natural remedies for serious conditions such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and others, many people have resorted to herbs and vitamin […]