Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that spread to humans by infected ticks. Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures found in woodland areas. These ticks feed on the blood of mammals, including humans. Ticks which carry the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease are found throughout the UK and in other parts of Europe and North America.…

What Is Cracked Skin?   Cracked skin is a common symptom of dry skin; however, t it can also occur in response to scratches or infection. When your skin dries, it can become rough and flaky, with small tears that can lead to deeper cracks called fissures that may extend into the deeper layers of…

Lyme disease infects people through the bite of a small tick. The actual organism which causes the disease is a bacteria named borrelia burgdorferi. These bacteria and ticks who carry them are commonly found in forested areas of the Northeast, Pacific Northwest and Midwest. Most individuals who contract Lyme disease go through an initial round…

Dry spots on skin can be caused due to many factors as diverse as extreme hot or cold weather and autoimmune system disorders. Dry spots on skin responds to lifestyle changes and many moisture; however, for those with brown skin, it can leave areas of hyperpigmentation. Dry patches on skin which do not improve with…

Generally, eczema is a skin dermatitis and inflammation of your skin that can occur anywhere on the body, including on the breast and nipple. Eczema on breast and nipples will cause itching, burning, and pain, which can worsen over time. What’s Causing Eczema on Breast?   There are many causes of eczema on breast that…

The skin on the hands is continuous with the rest of the body, however it  does have to contend with greater environmental stresses because we touch a range of objects and substances a day. Those substances may be an irritants, others may cause tissue damage and they may also be allergens. It is uncommon to…

Lyme disease is caused due to four main species of bacteria: Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, Borrelia afzelii and Borrelia garinii bacteria. Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia mayonii cause Lyme disease in the United States, while Borrelia afzelii and Borrelia garinii cause of Lyme disease in Europe and Asia. Lyme disease is often transmitted by the bite…

Guttate psoriasis is a type of psoriasis that appears as small, salmon-pink drops on the skin. The word guttate is derived from the Latin word gutta which means drop. There is a fine scale on the drop-like lesion which is much finer than the scales in plaque psoriasis, which is the most common type of…

Spongiotic dermatitis is a skin condition which is considered a form of acute eczema. This form of dermatitis is usually painful, it is easy to prevent and treat. Once you have a medical diagnosis of spongiotic dermatitis, you need to use home remedies and medical intervention to treat the condition as necessary. What to Do…