Patrick Pearsall

So you didn’t know that you can get pimples on the whites of your eyes? Well, if you notice a raised yellowish bump on your eye, there is no call for alarm. A pinguecula is a common, non-cancerous growth of the mucus membrane lining the eyeball and underside of the eyelids. In most people, a […]

Celiac disease is a genetic disorder that affects your digestive system and damages your small intestines. If you have celiac disease, your body is sensitive to gluten and your immune system reacts abnormally to foods you eat that contain gluten. Gluten is a protein found in foods and products that contain certain grains, such as […]

If you notice increased thick, dark hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes, this could be an indicator of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). A main underlying problem with PCOS is a hormonal imbalance. In women with PCOS, the ovaries make more androgens than normal. Androgens are male hormones that females also […]

Xanthoma is a skin condition most commonly seen on the face, elbows, joints, tendons, knees, hands, feet and buttocks. They appear as raised, painless, yellow bumps that are caused by fat deposits. This is an early indication of high cholesterol. The appearance will vary depending; however, in most cases a yellowish patch of skin will […]

  One of the hardest thing for a woman to hide is hair loss, be it the hairline or just throughout the scalp. Most of us will come to expect hair loss with getting older, postpartum hormone changes or even stress. Excessive hair loss or thinning can be frustrating but not only that; it could be an […]

Along with thinning hair, another female nemesis is dandruff.  It might show up every now and then but for some it is a constant battle. If you find that it is becoming a losing battle, you might want to look at day to day schedule. Emotional, mental, and physical stress play a huge factor in […]