Folliculitis decalvans: Hair loss on scalp

Folliculitis decalvans is a rare chronic condition. Inflammation of the hair follicles causes painful, scarring hair loss (alopecia) on the…

Itchy buttocks: Causes of itchy buttocks (buttocks itch)

Occasionally patients suffer from an annoying and embarrassing problem, namely itching of the buttocks. The itching on the buttocks is…

Amastia: Missing breast or absent breasts

Amastia is a rare condition in which the breast tissue, nipple and areola are absent. This occurs on one side…

Athelie: Missing nipple or absent nipples on breast

Athelia is a very rare congenital condition in which the patient’s breast tissue is present, but the nipple or nipples…

Gum Pain: Causes of Sore Gums

Pain in the mouth, more specifically in the gums, is a very annoying symptom. Losing enjoyment of food, eating less,…

Malabsorption: symptoms and causes of malabsorption syndrome

Malabsorption is a condition resulting from impaired absorption of food nutrients in the gastrointestinal tract. Malabsorption may involve one or…

How do I extend the life of my bra?

Almost every woman wears a bra. There are one or more in the wash every week. Washing is an art…

Baby food: what babies can and cannot eat

Babies up to 4 months of age are satisfied with breast and/or formula feeding. Babies from 4 months can start…

Nipple Abnormalities: Types of abnormal nipples in women

Some women suffer from one or more abnormal tips. The nipple abnormality(s) may be associated with serious underlying conditions or…

Unilateral headache: Causes of headache on one side

With some conditions and also due to the use of medication, a headache occurs on one side. The one-sided headache…