Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR), is a condition in which urine flows backward, from the bladder into the ureters/kidneys. The normal flow of urine is unidirectional from the kidneys to the bladder via the ureters. The backflow is prevented by a 1-way, fl...
Varicocele is the enlargement of the veins within the scrotum. This is most common in younger male, aged from 15-25 and occurs in approximately one in six males. Increasing prevalence of varicocele, increasing awareness of the disease, rising health...
The global cosmeceuticals market size was estimated at USD 52.8 billion in 2021 and is expected to surpass around USD 103.9 billion by 2030, poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.81% during the fore...
Tinea Versicolor is one of the common types of skin infection. It also called as pityriasis versicolor. In this condition, small and discolored patches of skin occur, mostly affecting the shoulders and trunk. Increasing prevalence of tinea versicolo...
Tendinitis is irritation or inflammation of a tendon, a thick cord that attaches muscle to bone. Tendinitis is also called tendonitis. Tendinitis mainly caused due to sudden injury or activities that put stress on the tendons. Increasing cases of te...
Leprosy is a chronic infection caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis causing granulomas of the nerves, respiratory tract etc. The granulomas may result in lack of ability to feel pain, especially in the extremities...
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder. In this condition, cornea thins and begins to bulge outward into a cone-like shape and causes distorted or blurred vision, increased sensitivity to bright light or glare, sudden clouding of vision etc. Deve...
Hirsutism is a condition of excessive, unwanted, and male-pattern hair growth in women. Hirsutism results in unwanted hair growth on body areas such as face, stomach, back, and chest. About 5% of US women have hirsutism. Increasing procedures, growi...
Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheria causing severe sore throat and fever leading to narrowing of the air passages and barking cough. Diphtheria may also affect the skin, eyes, or genitals and may cau...
Folliculitis is very common health problems across the globe. About 3 million cases found per year in the US alone. Folliculitis can be noninfectious or infectious. Although, most of the cases of folliculitis are infectious. Increasing knowledge of f...