Moles are small, colored (dark brown) spots that appear on the skin, typically beginning in childhood. Most people have them and they’re usually harmless. However, they may be a cause of concern if they change in shape, color or size.…
Fungal nail infection is a common infection of the nail and the skin. It starts out as a white or yellowish spot under the tip of a toenail or fingernail. However, as the fungal infection goes deeper, the color of…
Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition that causes the skin to lose its color. Loss of pigment leads to skin becoming lighter or appearing white than the actual skin tone. It affects the face, hands, arms feet, and in some…
Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune skin condition that causes itchiness and discomfort, mostly seen on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. It causes thick, scaly areas on the skin. This is not a contagious skin disease. Psoriasis is a long-term…
Eczema is a form of dermatitis. Dermatitis is referred to a group of conditions involving skin inflammation. Eczema is a skin condition where the skin becomes dry, itchy and bumpy, in different parts of the body. This deteriorates the function…
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition where the hair follicles that are connected to the sebaceous (oil) glands get clogged. Acne is common in teenagers but it may persist in older years, depending on the severity and the condition of…
Psychodynamic therapy is an in-depth form of psychotherapy (talk therapy). It focuses on the unconscious mind processes demonstrated in an individual’s current behavior. The aim of psychodynamic therapy is self-awareness – learning and understanding the impact of the past on…
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a focused type of psychotherapy (talk therapy). It can help manage common mental health illnesses, such as depression, PTSD and anxiety, and help deal with emotional, and interpersonal issues such as marital problems and coping…
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder is described as having two or more separate personality states, which is often regarded as an experience of possession. DID is one of the types of dissociative disorders. These disorders…
Sleep disorders or sleep-wake disorders are a group of conditions that affect the amount, timing and of the sleep you get at night. Some common sleep disorders include insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy and sleep apnea. Sleep disorders are linked…
