What is meant by Edema? How does edema occur? Edema is a condition (swelling) that occurs due to the accumulation of the fluid beneath the skin or in one or more cavities of the body. Other names of Edema: Effected parts of Edema: Edema is also known as ‘dropsy’ or ‘hydropsy’. Edema is common is […]
What is Impetigo? Causes of Impetigo: Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin infection. It is caused by the bacteria streptococcus or staphylococcus aureus. It is the most common type of skin infection among school children. The Impetigo infection is caused by the bacteria present in the uncleaned bathrooms, spoiled food or the bacteria in our […]
(Source : Indiavideo) Featured here is the Nagapadam Pendant, a traditional jewellery design. Nagapadam Pendant: Nagapadam pendant is a traditional jewellery design of the Kerala. It is a rich jewellery and is rooted in the myths and legends of the kerala regions.
Jeera (Cumin) Cultivation Jeera is a spice that is mostly used in cuisines. Jeera is a flowering plant and is known as cummin seeds. The botanical name of jeera is Cuminum cyminum that belongs to the family Umbelliferae. Jeera consists of the dried ripe fruits for the use in foods. Jeera is cultivated in the […]
(Source : ANI) What is Dandruff? Dandruff is the shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp (not to be confused with a dry scalp). It is a type of scalp irritation. Now it is faced by many people is getting aggravated due to pollution. Causes of Dandruff Dandruff is sometimes caused by frequent exposure […]