Symptom: Itchy Skin

What Is Sunburn? UV Skin Damage, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 7th of May 2026 What Is It? Sunburn is skin damage caused by too much ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from the sun or artificial UV sources such as tanning beds or sunlamps. It usually causes redness, warmth, tenderness, discomfort, and sometimes peeling or blistering. Although it may look like […]

What Is Dermatitis? Eczema, Contact Dermatitis, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 3rd of May 2026 What Is It? Dermatitis is a general term for inflammation of the skin. It can cause the skin to become itchy, red, dry, cracked, swollen, sore, or irritated. Two common forms are eczema and contact dermatitis. Eczema is often used as a general term, but […]

What Is Psoriasis? Scaly Skin Plaques & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 5th of May 2026 What Is It? Psoriasis is a long-term inflammatory skin condition that causes skin cells to build up faster than usual. This can lead to raised, red or darker patches of skin covered with dry, silvery-white or greyish scales. These patches are often called plaques, which […]

What Is a Superficial Fungal Infection? Skin Fungus, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 11th of May 2026 What Is It? A superficial fungal infection is a common infection affecting the outer layers of the skin, nails, or hair. It happens when fungi grow on the surface of the body, often causing itching, redness, scaling, peeling, ring-shaped patches, or changes in skin or […]

What Is Otitis Externa? Outer Ear Canal Infection & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 3rd of May 2026 What Is It? Otitis externa is inflammation or infection of the outer ear canal, the passage between the outside of the ear and the eardrum. It is sometimes called outer ear canal infection or swimmer’s ear. Otitis externa usually causes ear pain, itching, redness, swelling, […]

What Is Allergic Rhinitis? Hay Fever, Sneezing & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 4th of May 2026 What Is It? Allergic rhinitis is inflammation inside the nose caused by an allergic reaction. It happens when the immune system reacts to allergens such as pollen, dust mites, mould, animal dander, or certain environmental triggers. It is commonly known as hay fever, although it […]

What Are Haemorrhoids? Piles & What They Mean

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 5th of May 2026 What Is It? Haemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen blood vessels around the anus or lower rectum. They may cause itching, discomfort, swelling, a lump near the anus, or bright red blood after passing stool. Haemorrhoids are common and are usually not dangerous, especially when […]

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