Al-Mustafa Homoeo Clinic

08/05/2026

17/04/2026

Temper tantrums are normal developmental, emotional outbursts in children aged 1–5, characterized by crying, screaming, hitting, or kicking due to frustration, anger, or inability to communicate needs. They usually peak around ages two and three and typically last less than 15 minutes. Key strategies include staying calm, ignoring safe attention-seeking behavior, and redirecting.

12/04/2026

Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei mites burrowing into the skin, causing severe itchy, pimple-like rashes. It is transmitted via direct skin-to-skin contact, often from crowded conditions, and treated with prescription creams or lotions (like permethrin). Symptoms typically appear 2–6 weeks after exposure. The microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis.

12/04/2026

Norrie disease is a rare X-linked recessive genetic disorder causing severe, congenital blindness, primarily affecting males. Caused by mutations in the NDP gene, it disrupts eye development, leading to retinal detachment at birth or early infancy. Progressive hearing loss, developmental delays, and peripheral vascular issues may also occur.

10/04/2026

Pityriasis rosea is a harmless, non-contagious skin rash, often appearing as a large "herald patch" on the chest or back followed by smaller, itchy spots in a "Christmas tree" pattern. Common in people aged 10-35, it typically resolves on its own within 6-10 weeks, although it may last longer.

09/04/2026

Molluscum contagiosum is a common, generally harmless, and contagious viral skin infection caused by a poxvirus. It causes small, firm, waxy, flesh-colored or pink, dome-shaped papules with a central pit, often in clusters. While most common in children, it can affect adults, usually lasting 6–18 months, though sometimes up to 2 years.

08/04/2026

Mycetoma is a chronic, progressive, and destructive infection caused by fungi (eumycetoma) or bacteria (actinomycetoma) entering the skin, typically via trauma like thorn pricks. It causes painless, hard lumps that develop into swelling, sinus tracts, and discharge, often leading to bone damage and amputation if untreated.

Causes: The infection is caused by bacteria or fungi found in soil or plant thorns. Common fungal causes include Madurella mycetomatis, while bacterial causes include Actinomadura madurae.

08/04/2026

Retrograde amnesia is the inability to recall memories formed before a specific brain injury or traumatic event, often affecting recent long-term memories more severely than older ones. It is characterized by patchy, episodic memory loss, such as forgetting personal history or people. It is often caused by trauma, stroke, or degeneration, and treatment focuses on coping strategies and addressing the underlying cause.

08/04/2026

External ear deformities are congenital or acquired structural anomalies of the auricle, ranging from prominent or misshapen cartilage (constricted, Stahl’s ear) to underdeveloped (microtia) or absent (anotia) ears. Common, often treatable, conditions include prominent ears, ear tags, and cryptotia. Non-surgical molding is effective in newborns, while surgery (otoplasty) is used later.