Health Articles by Dr. Mythlee Chitra. S

Health Articles by Dr. Mythlee Chitra. S

Newborn and Baby

Cradle Cap - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Cradle cap is a benign, chronic, inflammatory skin condition, causing red, greasy scales and rash in kids and youngsters. Read the article to know more.

28 Mar 2024 - 1 min read

Dermatologists and Skin Care

Phototherapy of Skin - Types, Contraindications, and Complications

Phototherapy or light therapy has been used for centuries to treat skin lesions using artificial ultraviolet for a limited time.

27 Feb 2024 - 1 min read

Dermatologists and Skin Care

Coumadin-Induced Skin Necrosis - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Coumadin-induced skin necrosis is an unusual complication in patients under anticoagulant therapy and is associated with high morbidity and mortality.

08 Feb 2024 - 1 min read

Dermatologists and Skin Care

Favus - Types, Causes, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Favus is a contagious fungal skin disease in humans, domestic animals, and birds, destroying the hair shaft and resulting in hair loss and alopecia.

07 Feb 2024 - 1 min read

Infectious Diseases

Creeping Eruptions- Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Creeping eruptions are the commonest tropically acquired skin lesions caused by hookworm larvae, present in the fecal matter of infected dogs and cats.

22 Jan 2024 - 1 min read

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