What is Frostbite? Frostbite is a cold-weather-related medical condition that occurs when skin and other tissues freeze due to exposure to extremely cold temperatures. It typically affects exposed areas of the body, such as the fingers, toes, nose, ears, cheeks and chin. Exposure to freezing temperatures, especially with wind chill, can lead to the […]
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What is Chilblains? Chilblains, also known as perniosis, is a condition that occurs in response to cold weather. It is characterized by the inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin, typically on the toes, fingers, nose or ears. Chilblains are more common in cold and damp conditions and affect susceptible individuals, often those
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Strengthen Your Stride: Shielding Injury Overdone? With Christmas now behind us – some of us are full pelt into our week and ‘weekend warrior modes’. It’s here where more accidents and injuries ensue. A great active warm up prior to our exercise routine even just a few minutes to increase blood flow, flexibility and
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Acral Melanoma Acral melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops on the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet or beneath the nails. Unlike other types of melanoma that are linked to sun exposure, acral melanoma occurs in areas of the skin that are not regularly exposed to the sun.
Marfan Syndrome Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue, contributing to abnormalities in various parts of the body, including the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels. It is caused by a mutation in the FBN1 gene, responsible for producing a protein called fibrillin-1, which is essential for providing strength
Joint hypermobility syndrome Hypermobility syndrome, also known as joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS), refers to a condition characterized by increased flexibility and excessive range of motion in multiple joints throughout the body. It’s often associated with symptoms related to joint instability and musculoskeletal issues. Moreover, this condition is a connective tissue disorder. Thick bands of
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Shin splints Shin splints, medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is a common condition characterized by pain along the inner edge of the shinbone (tibia). When you have shin splints, you might not feel them all the time. You might only feel it when you’re running or exercising some other way that
Myxoid Cyst A myxoid cyst, also known as a mucous cyst or digital mucous cyst, is a small, benign sac filled with thick, clear, gelatinous fluid that typically develops on the fingers or toes near the nail. These cysts often appear as small, smooth bumps and are usually painless unless they press on a
Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT) Tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), previously known as pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) or giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath (GCT-TS), is a rare benign tumor that affects the synovium, the lining of joints, tendon sheaths or bursae. Despite being benign, TGCT can behave aggressively and cause damage to
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Septic Bursitis Septic bursitis is a condition characterized by inflammation and infection of a bursa, the small fluid-filled sacs that act as cushions between bones, tendons and skin. When bacteria or other pathogens invade the bursa, it leads to an inflammatory response and infection within the sac. Bursae are small, thin, slippery sacs filled