Ephelides or freckles or xeroderma pigmentosum, are tanned macules found on the skin. They are usually multiple in number. With sun exposure, they become more apparent; therefore, in the winter months, they are often imperceptible. Although ephelides are predominantly benign, they may be seen in association with systemic disease.
Mrs. Suman, 32 years, average height and thin built, wheatish complexioned, consulted on 7-6-04 for the following complaints:
Though we all love satiating our taste buds by eating all the goodies available, especially so in this festive season, we should be, at the same time, careful enough to choose what is right.
Good food is the foundation for good health. Volumes of studies have demonstrated that the phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes and tea can help ward off heart disease, cancer, diabetes, macular degeneration and many other serious illnesses.
Though we all love satiating our taste buds by eating all the goodies available, especially so in this festive season, we should be, at the same time, careful enough to choose what is right.
Women who drank at least two cups of tea a day had a lower risk of ovarian cancer than those who did not drink tea, according to a study in the December 12/26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. Evidence from laboratory studies indicates that green and black tea preparations may protect against various cancers. But few epidemiological studies have examined the relationship specifically between tea consumption and the risk of ovarian cancer, according to background information in the article.
The following natural substances have antioxidant properties and are being tried for wrinkle-protection.
Dr. Jun Tan of the Silver Child Development Center at the University of South Florida, and team, injected epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) into mice that had been genetically engineered to develop Alzheimer’s-like symptoms.
Hidradenitis suppurativa is primarily a disease of occlusion (obstruction) and inflammation of the apocrine (odor) sweat glands of the groin and axilla (armpit). It is similar to acne, which is a disease of the sebaceous (oil) glands in the skin. Hidradenitis develops when ducts from the apocrine glands to the skin surface become blocked, leading to a red swollen area on the skin and to the formation of cysts, infection and scarring.
Heartburn is characterized as a burning pain behind the breast-bone, heartburn is caused by acid reflux, the back-flow of stomach contents upward into the esophagus.