We’re fortunate to live in a time when mental health issues are being more widely recognized and treated. Postpartum depression is an area that has seen a lot of attention in the last decade and yet there is still so much more to be done. The condition is characterized by mood swings, crying spells, anxiety, […]
A Keloid is a type of raised scar that is the result of abnormal wound healing. Symptoms of a keloid include redness in the localized area, scar tissue that grows larger overtime, and an itchy patch of skin. Though individuals may experience discomfort and possible irritation, Keloids are harmless. Keloids can form on large areas […]
Cancer And Cosmetics- The Chthonic Connection Guest post from Dr. Shyamali Singhal, MD Surgical Oncologist Founder of Hope & Beauty The chemicals in cosmetics are meant to make us look and feel better, but the research heavily implies that some of these chemicals can lead to a heightened risk of the development of cancer. Because personal care […]
Keratosis pilaris, sometimes known as “chicken skin”, is a common skin condition that is characterized by dry, rough patches and tiny bumps. The tiny bumps are generally painless and don’t itch, but worsen in appearance during winters when the skin dries out. Keratosis pilaris is localized to areas such as the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, […]
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a serious form of morning sickness that affects up to 2% of pregnant women. HG often occurs starting the 4th and 6th week of pregnancy and can worsen around weeks 9 and 13. Women with HG endure persistent nausea and vomiting, dehydration, weight loss, and electrolyte imbalances that can last weeks, […]
Delays Of Surgeries Seem To Be Non-Life-Threatening For Women With Early-Stage Disease Guest post from Dr. Shyamali Singhal, MD Surgical Oncologist Founder of Hope & Beauty Through the early weeks and months of COVID-19, when hospitals were arranging to deal with a rush of patients, all elective surgeries — which included early-stage breast cancer surgeries — were […]
Bad Lifestyle Can Lead To Cancer- How Can This Be Reversed? Guest post from Dr. Shyamali Singhal, MD Surgical Oncologist Founder of Hope & Beauty Every year, more than 1 million Americans are expected to be diagnosed with cancer, a disease generally considered to be preventable. Only 5–10% of all cancer cases can be connected to genetic […]
Guest post from Dr. Shyamali Singhal, MD Surgical Oncologist Founder of Hope & Beauty Social Media Can Be Riddled With False Information- Learn How To Recognize Them Although very important and common in practice, limited effort has gone into understanding the driving factors behind the diffusion of cancer information on social media. With the rising numbers of […]
Guest post from Dr. Shyamali Singhal, MD Surgical Oncologist Founder of Hope & Beauty What Do We Need To Know About Breast Cancer Early Detection Is Crucial The Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marked in countries across the world every October, helps to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection, and treatment as well as palliative […]
Bacteria, most commonly streptococcus and staphylococcus, can enter cracks or disrupted areas of the skin, and cause Cellulitis, a non-contagious skin infection characterized by swollen, red skin. Cellulitis is a common, potentially serious condition, affecting 14.5 million people every year. The infection most often affects the lower legs, but can also occur in the face, […]