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Boils / Skin Abscess

An abscess (Latin: abscessus) is a collection of pus (dead neutrophils) that has accumulated in a cavity formed by the tissue on the basis of an infectious process (usually caused by bacteria or parasites) or other foreign materials (e.g. splinters, bullet wounds, or injecting needles).

 

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Holi: Protecting Skin Hair Amidst Colors
Highlights:
  • Apply coconut oil for skin and hair protection before Holi
  • Use sunscreen .....
Sun-Kissed Dangers: 33% of Skin Cancer Fatalities Linked to Outdoor Labor
Sun exposure at work is contributing to almost one-third of non-melanoma skin cancer fatalities, revealed statistics by the World H.....
Working in the Sun Causes 1-in-3 Deaths from Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Highlights:
  • Over one-third of non-melanoma skin cancer deaths are linked to sun exposure at work, affecting 1......
Lab-Grown Skin Sheds Light on Mysteries of Mpox Virus Infection
A novel laboratory-based model system for investigating monkeypox (mpox) virus infections yields invaluable insights into how the v.....
Sleep Deprivation Spotted in 42% of Skin Disease Patients
Sleep difficulties are experienced by nearly half (42%) of individuals with skin conditions, which reduce their productivity throughout the day, revea.....


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