Month: January 2020

Hairy cell leukemia (HZL) is a rare cancer. It is based on the so-called B lymphocytes, a subgroup of white blood cells (leukocytes). The name “hairy cell leukemia” is derived from the appearance of the diseased blood cells: these have numerous, fine foothills and look as if they have hair. Find out more about hair…

Psoriasis is an inflammatory, non-contagious skin disease. The predisposition for it is inherited. Typical are sharply demarcated red spots, which are covered with silvery scales and strong itching. Psoriasis runs in spurts. It is not curable yet, but often treatable. Read here which causes psoriasis, how it expresses itself and what you can do. Psoriasis:…

Forbidden thoughts are a central symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder. They express themselves in the form of intrusive ideas, scary ideas or aggressive impulses. The obsessional thoughts create anxiety and restlessness. In the course of the disease they appear more frequently and more intensively. Those affected suffer from the thoughts and the fact that they can…

The urethral narrowing (urethral stricture) is usually based on a scarred change in the urethra. Especially men are affected. The narrowing of the urethra is usually noticeable by an altered urinary stream or frequent urinary tract infections. There are a variety of surgical options for urethral stricture. Read more about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of…

Acne inversa (Acne inversa) is a skin disease that causes extensive inflammation, especially in the armpit and genital area. They are associated with pus accumulation and severe pain. Left untreated, acne inversa can become chronic and severely restrict the quality of life of those affected. Here you can read all about the causes and symptoms…

People with agoraphobia panic fear situations in which they can escape in an emergency difficult or difficult to obtain help. Therefore, you avoid, among other things, wide squares, crowds, cinemas, buses or elevators. Many experience threatening physical symptoms such as palpitations and dizziness in an anxiety-filled environment. Over time, fear increasingly determines her life. Read…