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Bikini rash

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In the upcoming trailer for the “Sex and the City” movie, Samantha admonishes Miranda for “growing a national forest” around her bikini area. It may be funny on the big screen, but the unsightly inflamed, itchy bumps that often accompany the hair removal process have some thinking twice about cleaning up their bikini areas. It doesn’t have to be such an excruciating experience. Dr. David Colbert, founder of the New York Dermatology Group, recommends five ways to minimize the pain and inflammation. Continue reading →

After gastric bypass surgery complications

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Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries make changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight by limiting how much you can eat or by reducing the absorption of nutrients, or both. Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries are done when diet and exercise haven’t worked or when you have serious health problems because of your weight. Continue reading →

Acne scars types

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Even with the most careful and conscientious treatment, acne scars may still occur. But not all scars are created equal. Generally, acne scars fall under two categories: those caused by a loss of tissue (atrophic), and those caused by an excess of tissue (hypertrophic). Within these categories, acne scars fall into one of four types: ice pick, boxcar, rolling and keloid scars. Continue reading →

Acute hepatitis B Part 1

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What is hepatitis?

The term ‘hepatitis’ simply means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis may be caused by a virus or a toxin such as alcohol. Other viruses that can cause injury to liver cells include the hepatitis A and hepatitis C viruses. These viruses are not related to each other or to hepatitis B virus and differ in their structure, the ways they are spread among individuals, the severity of symptoms they can cause, the way they are treated, and the outcome of the infection. Continue reading →

Acrylic nail fungus Part 1

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When you have a nail fungus, fungi affect one or more of your nails. This condition often occurs in people who wear acrylic nails, because fungus causing moisture gets trapped underneath the nails. Acrylic nails are a wonderful way to achieve elegant, beautiful nails of any length without performing the daily rituals that require natural nails.  Among all artificial nails, acrylic nails are stronger and last longer than other artificial nails. They are safe if applied by professionals toilet. However, using unsanitary of them or their overuse can lead to fungus acrylic nails. Continue reading →

Skin abscess or boil Part 2

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Skin Abscess Diagnosis

The doctor will take a medical history and ask for information about the following:

  • How long the abscess has been present
  • If the patient recalls any injury to that area
  • What medicines the patient is taking and if there are any serious or chronic medical conditions
  • If the patient has any allergies Continue reading →

Skin abscess or boil Part 1

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A skin abscess is a localized collection of pus that generally develops in response to infection or to the presence of other foreign materials under the skin. An abscess is typically painful, and it appears as a swollen area that is warm to the touch. The skin surrounding an abscess typically appears pink or red. Continue reading →

2010 flu vaccine ingredients list

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The seasonal flu shot is a “trivalent” vaccine, which means it contains three influenza viruses. Although the individual strains vary each year, the types of strains selected for the vaccine usually consist of an influenza A strain, an H1N1 strain (not the pandemic 2009 strain) and an influenza B strain. In 2009, the Food and Drug Administration also approved a “monovalent,” or single strain, vaccine designed exclusively to combat the pandemic H1N1 strain. Continue reading →

White Blood Cells in Urine

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Your physician ordered a urinalysis to be done. You collected your urine specimen and sent it to the laboratory. The results showed that you have white blood cells (WBCs) in the urinalysis report and you wondered what that could be. A little knowledge on this diagnostic procedure won’t hurt a bit. Knowledge is power. Continue reading →

What causes Candidiasis?

A pathogen is a microorganism that causes a disease. An opportunistic pathogen is one that exists harmlessly as part of the normal flora of the human body and does not become a threat until the body’s immune system fails or is disturbed. Candida albicans is considered an opportunistic pathogen. Continue reading →