The World¡¯s most unusual diseases

Some people may think that there are not that many so-called ¡®unusual¡¯ diseases in the world since the advancement of medical science, yet recent research has proven that they are more common than you think.

Triggered by your genes, the environment or accidental exposure to poisons, Argyria, Hypertrichosis, Pica, Human Papillomavirus and Peyronies disease are conditions that no one could avoid.

Argyria

Notably recognised by the medical community for causing the skin to turn a slightly blue and gray, Argyria is caused by the exposure/consumption of elemental silver. Mixed with fluids, many individuals choose to take elemental silver to help treat their sinuses and dermatitis. Despite its curative properties though long range exposure to this substance can affect your skin pigmentation and thus making your skin entirely blue.

Hypertrichosis

Known by some as the ¡®werewolf syndrome¡¯, hypertrichosis is an overgrowth of hair in non-localised areas of the body, most commonly your face, arms, armpits, chest and legs.

In all circumstances this bodily hair growth exceeds normal expectations for these areas, and can appear in men and women of all ages.

Pica

Let¡¯s get some ideas about Pica. Pica can be described as a symptom¡ª¡ª¡®A desire to eat anything and everything.¡¯

Though Pica is quite common in pregnant women, this strong desire to eat foods of non-nutritious food can reflect on almost everyone.

Some doctors think that Pica has a very close relationship with iron deficiencies, identifying specific cases where sufferers of low iron levels have exhibited signs of Pica.

Some of the most typical cravings of Pica sufferers include: clay, coal, soil, faeces, chalk, paper, soap and even in some cases salt and blood.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Mostly propagated through sexual interchange, HPV has other ways of transmission, it can also be caught through cuts, scratches and exchanges of fluid. Once caught, HPV can result in one of two things, either the growth of warts on your feet, hands, face, knees and elbows, or the reproduction of cancer cells within your anus, penis or vagina.

Peyronies Disease

As statistics show, Peyronies Disease is believed to affect up to 4% of men, peyronies can occur in men of all ages, whether it is from birth, puberty or as a consequence of damage during sexual intercourse.

The disease itself is characterised by a distinct penile curvature which is caused by a gradual construction of plaque or a hard lump on the corpus cavernosum. Although 12-13% of sufferers can experience natural correction in their penis over time, if left untreated, in 40-50% of peyronies disease cases patients can experience increased curvatures to their penis.

Now whilst some of the conditions listed above can be hard to cure or treat recent developments in traction devices, have witnessed positive results in helping peyronies patients.

Reputed to use a technique similar to that used in orthopaedic surgery, these ¡°penis stretching¡± devices causes tissue cells within the penis to replenish resulting in significant reductions in penile curvatures and penis growths of up to 30%.

Andrew Coyne is a leading expert in the area of general penis health and safe, medically endorsed penis enlargement methods.