Health Tips - Dr. Varsha's Health Solutions

10 Important Causes of Light Skin Patches (Hypopigmentation)

Hypopigmentation is a patch of skin that is significantly lighter than the surrounding skin. Hypopigmentation occurs due to a reduction in synthesis of the skin pigment ‘melanin’. Leukoderma, (also called achromoderma) refers to localized areas of white (leuko) depigmented skin due to total loss of melanin. In common parlance, it usually refers to vitiligo. A lack of

Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease – 5 Important Points

A stroke (also called cerebrovascular accident -CVA) occurs when blood supply is interrupted to a part of the brain, depriving those brain cells of oxygen and nutrients. It is a medical emergency as brain cells start to die within a few minutes of oxygen deprivation. TYPES OF STROKE Ischemic Stroke A stroke can occur due

Sunscreens – Important Points, Types and Protection

Sunscreens (or sunblocks) are a combination of agents available as creams, lotions, sprays, gels etc. for application on the skin to protect from the ultraviolet (UV rays) of the sun. UV RAYS The sun’s rays consist of the visible spectrum of light (VIBGYOR) and the invisible ultraviolet (UV) and infra-red rays. UV rays are of

Understanding Cardiomyopathy – 5 Main Aspects

What is Cardiomyopathy? How is it different from Myocarditis? As the word suggests, cardiomyopathy is a disease (pathy) of the muscles (myo) of the heart (cardio). When heart muscles get damaged, the force of contraction decreases, and so does the amount of blood pumped out into the arteries. This eventually leads to heart failure. Cardiomyopathy

Skin Hygiene, Care and Protection – 5 Important points

Skin hygiene and care are important to not only avoid skin infection but also to improve overall skin and general health. Face hygiene Wash your face regularly for effective skin hygiene. This is a must – when you get up in the morning during bath after coming home from public places after removing make-up (always