Symptom: Skin Tightness

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 Muscle Strain and Myalgia? Muscle Pain, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 1st of May 2026 What Is It? Muscle strain is an injury where muscle fibres are overstretched or slightly torn, usually after sudden movement, overuse, lifting, exercise, or awkward posture. Myalgia simply means muscle pain and may happen with or without a clear injury. Most mild muscle strains and […]

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 Gout? Uric Acid, Sudden Joint Pain & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 12th of May 2026 What Is It? Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that happens when urate crystals form in or around a joint. These crystals can trigger sudden attacks of joint pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and tenderness. Gout is usually linked to high uric acid levels in […]

What Are Boils? Painful Skin Lumps & What They Mean

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 4th of May 2026. What Is It? Boils are painful, pus-filled lumps that form under the skin when bacteria infect and inflame a hair follicle. They are also called furuncles. A boil is a type of skin abscess that usually starts around a hair follicle. It often appears as […]

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