Granuloma annulare, or GA, is a skin condition that presents as reddish or skin-tone bumps. Although it is unclear whether there is a relationship between diet and this illness, there is an association between granuloma annulare and diabetes...
Cholesterol granuloma, or cholesterol cyst, is a benign mass that contains brownish-yellow debris with cholesterol crystals and is characterized by slow growth. These lesions can be found in any part of the body, but they frequently arise...
Granuloma annulare is a chronic, but harmless skin condition characterized by ring-shaped groups of bumps on the skin. Most cases of granuloma annulare require no treatment as the lesions typically resolve on their own within two years, according...
Granulomas are collections of white blood cells such as macrophages, plasma cells, neutrophils and lymphocytes, that come together as a group to fight against any fungi and bacteria that the body has a hard time getting rid of. They also form to...
Cholesterol granulomas are sacs, lesions or cysts filled with fluid, fat and cholesterol. While more research is still needed to understand the exact cause, it may be that these growths form when the immune system initiates an anti-inflammatory...
The kidney is a vital organ. Without at least one properly functioning kidney, the human body cannot survive. Many different diseases affect how the kidney works and some, like diabetes and hypertension, can even lead to end stage renal disease,...
Calcium is a necessary mineral for bone health. In certain conditions, however, calcium may form small growths in the lungs or other organs. When a calcium growth appears in the lungs, it is called a pulmonary granuloma, according to...
A vasectomy reversal is more complicated than a vasectomy. Although many of the potential side effects are similar to that of a vasectomy, expect the recovery period to take a little longer. It is important to know what side effects are common...
Niacin and niacinamide are forms of vitamin B-3. Besides getting niacinamide from food and supplements, your body can also make it from niacin. This happens especially when you over-consume niacin, according to MedlinePlus. Niacinamide can be used...
Salt water generally makes it easier for you to float in comparison to pure water. The Dead Sea is an example of extremely saline water which is so dense that bathers can stay afloat with little to no physical effort. Salt-water swimming has both...
Many parents worry about their newborn’s umbilical cord stump. With some simple guidelines, you can provide adequate care for it to heal promptly. Watch for signs of infection, and learn about potential problems that may arise as the...
The act of getting a tattoo is a form of self-expression that's accompanied by several risks. Even if you visit a reputable tattoo parlor with clean conditions, the tattoo ink that enters your skin can carry health risks. Tattoo dyes, especially...
The high content of air in the lungs gives them a nearly transparent appearance on chest X-rays and CT scans. In contrast, areas of solid tissue within the lungs appear as white spots with these imaging techniques. A spot on the lung is an...
The lungs are shaped like large, spongy, slightly concave cones on either side of the chest cavity. Made of multitudes of air sacs, they are lightweight and elastic. The right lung is larger than the left and has three lobes; the left lung has two...
Nostril piercings are one of the most common facial piercings available, possibly second only to the earlobe in terms of popularity. Healing is relatively easy, if sometimes slow--about three to four months on average. But every piercing can...
A pulmonary nodule is a small lesion found incidentally in about one out of every 500 chest x-rays, according to the University of Rochester Medical Center. Most pulmonary nodules are benign, but they can represent early cancer. It is important to...
Bumps are common occurrences on nose piercings because they are easily bumped, and cartilage also takes longer to heal than the fleshy areas of the body such as the ear lobes. They often appear as red bumps right beside the piercing, and can be...
The skin is the largest and most easily visible organ of the body, so many people notice problems with their skin, such as rashes. Because rashes are often diagnosed visually, based on their appearance and pattern, some may get misdiagnosed. A...
Lung granulomas are clumps of chronically inflamed tissue usually caused by a fungal or bacterial infection. They can also form due to noninfectious diseases, or from irritation of lung tissue by a foreign body. Granulomas consist of clusters of...
Tuberculosis, an airborne disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lungs though it can spread to other organs. More than 13,000 new cases of tuberculosis, or TB, were reported in the United States in 2007, according to...
You use your hands for almost everything you do, so you will definitely notice if you develop red bumps on your finger joints. Many conditions can cause bumps on your fingers; some are completely harmless, while others are serious and require...
The recovery after vasectomy is usually quick, and most men experience few side effects after the procedure. On occasion, some men may notice a lump in one or both testicles after a vasectomy. Some causes for testicular lumps after vasectomy...
Neuropathy sarcoidosis is a condition in which the immune system deposits immune cells known as granulomas within the central nervous system. These deposits can cause considerable inflammation. Most often, granulomas are found in the region of the...
Benign lung nodules are small, noncancerous masses of tissue typically discovered incidentally on a chest X-ray or CT scan. One out of every 500 to 1,000 chest X-rays reveals an unexpected lung nodule. The chance of finding a lung nodule is even...
Facial fillers are also known as "dermal fillers." They're made from a variety of ingredients, including hyaluronic acid gel, human fat and collagen. They are injected by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon into deep wrinkles and facial folds to...
A number of common skin conditions can cause big bumps on the scalp. While unsightly, many of these conditions remain benign. However, in some cases these bumps may indicate the presence of serious health complications such as skin cancer. Speak...
Around 500,000 vasectomies, permanent male sterilization procedures, are performed each year in the United States, the Urology Channel reports. Vasectomy, a very safe, short procedure, takes only 15 to 30 minutes. Vasectomies are usually done as...
This disease has several names. An early name is Alibert-Bazin syndrome or Alibert-Bazin disease, but another name for the disease is Auspitz syndrome or Auspitz disease. Of course, these are names taken from people that are associated with the...
Steroid creams are topical medications. They are applied to the skin, and the steroid in the cream is absorbed through the skin. Steroid cream medications should be used as directed by the label or prescribed by a physician. There can be side...
