Prayagraj: The blazing sun has triggered skin ailments among residents, particularly those who remain outdoors. Patients visiting hospitals are complaining of photodermatitis (a form of allergic ...

“The symptoms of photodermatitis include redness of the skin, which can also appear flushed and irritated. A person may experience persistent itching in the affected areas of their body. In severe ...

Allergic diseases are on the rise in Africa, coinciding with population growth in urban or semi-urban industrialized cities. The risk factors that predispose African populations to allergic diseases ...

THE diagnosis of cutaneous porphyria is suggested by the clinical findings of photosensitivity, hyperpigmentation, hirsutism and increased fragility of the skin. This diagnosis is confirmed by the ...

Summer is in full bloom and so are plants and weeds that can cause you harm. Outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners and just about everyone else should know about poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and ...

Sun poisoning is due to too much sun exposure. Image courtesy: Freepik We all need some sun for better immunity and mood. It also helps our skin in making vitamin D, which plays a starring role in the ...

Noida: As the temperature soars over 47°C, photodermatitis, sunburn, heat rashes and fungal infection cases have seen a sharp uptick in the city. While such cases were seen on an average of 10-15 per ...

Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is a biennial or perennial that is native to southwestern Asia. This plant can grow up to 15 ft tall and its sap causes photodermatitis that initiates severe ...

The summer season and holidays means people will spend much more time outdoors and as temperatures rise, taking extra care of one’s skin is crucial. Here are a few ways to do so: • Hydration is your ...

Eating certain fruits outside can damage your skin, an expert has warned. Dr. Vanita Rattan is a cosmetic formulator and social media star who specializes in hyperpigmentation and skin of color. In a ...

HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, targets the immune system and, when untreated, can progress into Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). With a compromised immune system, individuals become ...