Patrick Pearsall

The next time you brush your teeth, take a look at your tongue.  If you find that usually bright pink muscle coated with white, yellow or orange coating; you could be suffering from oral thrush , vitamin deficiencies or acid reflux. White – A tongue coated with white patches and little bumps could have developed […]

Inflamed gums are a nuisance while brushing your teeth because they are tender and tend to bleed. But if you knew that it could be an early sign of pregnancy, would you give them a little more attention?  Swollen gums are one of the early side effects of hormonal changes that come with pregnancy. If […]

If you looked in the mirror and noticed brown splotches on you face, you could have a benign condition called melasma. Melasma is a very common skin disorder and though it can affect anyone, young women with brownish skin tones are at greatest risk. A uniform brown color is usually seen over the cheeks, forehead, nose, […]

Most people think that dark under-eye circles are caused by staying up late, having one too many drinks or illness. In most cases that’s true. Depending on the cause, dark circles under the eyes can arise suddenly and disappear quickly, such as when you have a mild allergic reaction to animal dander or dust. Dark […]

Cracked mouth corners are a symptom in which the corners of the mouth and lips are dry, inflamed, split or chapped. Breaks may appear on the surface, and the mouth corners may be bleeding and painful. In most cases, cracked mouth corners are not caused by a serious condition and do not affect your overall […]

Have you noticed dark, thick, velvety skin in body folds and creases — typically in your armpits, groin and neck? Sometimes the lips, palms or soles of the feet are affected as well. The skin changes appear slowly, sometimes over months or years. Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that can affect otherwise healthy people, […]