September 2021

A boil is a painful, pus-filled ridge that forms under the skin when bacteria infect and inflame one or more hair follicles. Carbuncles are clusters of bumps under the skin that form an associated area of infection.

Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition. A person with BDD is consumed with thoughts about an imagined or very mild defect in their body. The obsession interferes with their work, school, home and social life. Treatment may include psychotherapy and medication

Bladder stones are hard mineral masses in the bladder. They occur when concentrated urine minerals crystallize to form stones. This usually happens when there is a problem with complete emptying of the bladder

Bladder cancer is a common type of cancer that begins in bladder cells. The bladder is a hollow muscular organ that stores urine in the lower abdomen. Bladder cancer usually begins with the cells that line the bladder

The name Black Hairy Tongue may sound scary, but the situation is harmless. A black hairy tongue is caused by bacteria and fungi in the mouth, causing the language to appear black and fuzzy. It is easily cured with good old oral hygiene

Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal inflammation caused by the overgrowth of bacteria that occur naturally in the vagina and disrupt the natural balance.

When a newborn is 2 to 5 weeks old, minor acne can be seen on the face, usually on the cheeks, nose, eyelids, chin, and forehead. Baby acne, also known as neonatal acne, is common – about 3 out of 10 babies get it.

Anal cancer is a rare malignant tumor that starts in the anus (the opening at the end of the rectum). The American Society of Clinical Oncology estimates that 9,370 cases of anal cancer will be diagnosed in 2019, and about 1,250 deaths from the anus that year