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Erythrasma (also called cutaneous erythrasma) is a long-lasting skin infection caused by a bacteria called Corynebacterium minutissimum. It is very common in Sub-Saharan Africa because of the hot weather and moist skin.
Skin

Erythrasma – A Common Skin Infection

June 15, 2025
Non-communicable

Stroke

June 14, 2025
Epilepsy is a sickness of the brain. It causes seizures (also called fits or convulsions). During a seizure, a person may fall, shake, or behave strangely for a short time.
Non-communicable

Epilepsy

June 14, 2025
High blood cholesterol means there is too much fat, called cholesterol, in your blood. Your body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells.
Non-communicable

High blood cholesterol

June 12, 2025
HS (Hidradenitis Suppurativa) is a skin disease. It causes painful boils or lumps under your skin.
Skin

Recurrent Painful Boils in the Armpit

June 12, 2025
Acne is a common skin condition where small bumps, pimples, or spots appear on the skin due to clogged or inflamed oil glands (sebaceous glands).
Skin

Understanding and Managing Acne

June 11, 2025
Type 2 diabetes (commonly called “sugar disease”) happens when there is too much sugar in the blood
Non-communicable

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

June 11, 2025
Constipation means you find it hard or painful to pass stool (poop), or you don’t go to the toilet as often as you should.
Non-communicable

Constipation

June 11, 2025
A boil is a painful, red lump on the skin filled with pus (thick yellow or white fluid). Boils are caused by bacteria (germs)
Skin

Boils

June 11, 2025
Skin

Urticaria (Hives)

June 3, 2025