Erysipelas
What is Erysipelas? Erysipelas, also known as “red skin“, “ignis sacer“, “holy fire” or “St. Anthony’s fire” is an acute infection manifested typically with a skin rash that is usually localized on face … Leia mais
Month: March 2017
Do condoms expire?
Do condoms expire? Every material has its own Shelf life that determines its storage limits i.e. becoming fit or unfit for consumption or trade. This phenomenon also imply on condoms as … Leia mais
Vitamin D and Calcium
Why do we need Vitamin D? Vitamin D has an important role in bone and calcium homeostasis. It is also in the process of investigation for use in cardiovascular disease, … Leia mais
Cod liver oil vs. Fish oil
What is Cod Liver Oil? Cod liver oil is a nutritional supplement that is derived from cod fish liver. Similar to fish oil it contains high amounts of the omega-3 … Leia mais
Fordyce spots
What are Fordyce spots? Fordyce spots, also called Fordyce granules or Sebaceous Prominence, are small skin colored pimples or raised pale yellowish, sometimes red spots or bumps that usually found … Leia mais
Aspirin vs Plavix
What is Aspirin? How Aspirin was made? Aspirin is a Brand name for a medicine that contains acetyl salicylic acid as an active ingredient. This drug reduces substances in the … Leia mais
Hydroxyzine
What is Hydroxyzine? What is hydroxyzine used for? Hydroxyzine is a generic name for a first-generation sedative antihistamine drug that reduces the level of naturally occurring histamine in the body. … Leia mais
Can vitamin D deficiency cause acne
Vitamin D use Vitamin D refers to a group of liposoluble compounds known as secosteroids, which are responsible for intestinal absorption of calcium, phosphate, iron, magnesium and zinc. Vitamin D3 (also known as cholecalciferol, the active form of Vitamin D) … Leia mais
Ascorbic acid vs Calcium ascorbate
What is Ascorbic Acid? Vitamin C, chemically known as ascorbic acid or L-ascorbic acid, is a vitamin compound found in food and used as a dietary supplement. Vitamin C is powerful antioxidant that protects body … Leia mais