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Dr. Simi Paknikar is an MD in Pharmacology with professional experience of over a decade, that includes medical writing, teaching and conducting quality audits for medical services companies. Dr Paknikar is passionate about educating consumers about health and keeps abreast of the latest medical view more..
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Melanoma
Melanoma of the skin is a dangerous type of skin cancer that usually appears as a cancerous mole due to exposure to the sun’s damaging UV rays.
Drugs Banned in India
Several drugs are either banned or withdrawn after introduction in the market.
Obstetric Fistula
Obstetric fistula, whether a vesicovaginal or rectovaginal fistula, occurs as a result of inadequate care in pregnancy and childbirth. Fistula can be repaired with a simple vaginal surgery.
Mushroom Allergy
Mushroom allergy is a hypersensitivity reaction induced by eating mushrooms producing symptoms like hives, diarrhea, itching, runny nose, etc.
Fluorosis
Exposure to a high amount of fluoride while the teeth are forming, can lead to dental fluorosis and skeletal fluorosis.
