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It might sound like a scene from a horror movie, but myiasis is a real medical condition that affects thousands of people each year, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. …
When Flies Turn Dangerous: Understanding Myiasis Read More
Dear reader, the video is a little lower. Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a common but long-term skin condition that happens when oil and dead skin cells block …
Teen Undergoes 14-Hour Surgery To Remove Life-Threatening Face Tumor Read More
Cystic acne is one of the most painful and serious types of acne that can appear on the face. Unlike normal pimples, these are large, red, and deep under the …
The Most Severe Form of Acne You Shouldn’t Ignore Read More
At first glance, the idea of maggots living under the skin might sound like something from a horror movie—but for people in certain parts of the world, it’s a real …
When Flies Invade the Flesh: Understanding Myiasis Read More
Skin problems are more common than many people think, and one of the most painful among them is an abscess or infected boil. The picture above shows a severe case …
Understanding Skin Abscesses and Infected Boils Read More
What Are Maggots? Maggots are the larval stage of flies, which means they are essentially fly larvae. They typically hatch from eggs laid by a female fly and look like …
The Unexpected World of Maggots: From Decomposition to Debridement Read More
A sebaceous cyst is a noncancerous, closed sac that develops beneath the skin. It usually forms when the sebaceous gland or its duct becomes blocked, trapping sebum (an oily substance …
Sebaceous Cyst with Infection: Understanding the Condition Read More
An infected sebaceous cyst is a painful lump that forms under the skin when an oil gland becomes blocked and bacteria enter the area. At first, a sebaceous cyst is …
Understanding Infected Sebaceous Cysts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Read More
A cyst is a small, sac-like lump that can form under the skin or inside the body. Most are harmless, but they can sometimes become swollen, red, and painful. The …
What You Should Know About Cysts Read More
A scalp cyst is a small, noncancerous bump that develops under the skin on the head. These cysts often grow slowly and can vary in size, from a tiny pea …
Understanding Scalp Cysts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Read More