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Insomnia

November 4, 2023

How much sleep do we need? Many people are not aware that the amount of sleep we need for normal health varies with our age. Also, adults differ in the amount of sleep they need; for some, 4 hours a night is ample; for others, 10 hours is not enough. The average sleep for a 50-year-old is 7 hours a day. What is a sleep problem? There is a problem when lack of sleep or too much sleep interferes with your activities during the day. The most...

Atopic dermatitis (eczema)

August 19, 2023

Overview Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin. It's common in young children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare sometimes. It can be irritating but it's not contagious. People with atopic dermatitis are at risk of developing food allergies, hay fever and asthma. Moisturizing regularly and following other skin care habits can relieve itching and...

Botox Injections

August 19, 2023

Overview Botox injections are shots that use a toxin to prevent a muscle from moving for a limited time. These shots are often used to smooth wrinkles on the face. They're also used to treat neck spasms, sweating, overactive bladder, lazy eye and other conditions. Botox shots also may help prevent migraine. The medicine in Botox injections is made from the same toxin that causes a type of food poisoning called botulism. But the forms of purified...

Cold sore

August 19, 2023

Overview Cold sores, or fever blisters, are a common viral infection. They are tiny, fluid-filled blisters on and around the lips. These blisters are often grouped together in patches. After the blisters break, a scab forms that can last several days. Cold sores usually heal in 2 to 3 weeks without leaving a scar. Cold sores spread from person to person by close contact, such as kissing. They're usually caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1),...

Ringworm (body)

August 19, 2023

Overview Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It's usually an itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle. Ringworm gets its name because of its appearance. No worm is involved. Ringworm of the body is related to athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis). Ringworm often spreads by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or...

Hair loss

August 19, 2023

Overview Hair loss (alopecia) can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. It can be the result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a normal part of aging. Baldness typically refers to excessive hair loss from your scalp. Hereditary hair loss with age is the most common cause of baldness. Some people prefer to let their hair loss run its course untreated and unhidden. Others may cover it up...

Human papillomavirus HPV infection

August 19, 2023

Overview HPV infection is a viral infection that commonly causes skin or mucous membrane growths (warts). There are more than 100 varieties of human papillomavirus (HPV). Some types of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection cause warts, and some can cause different types of cancer. Most HPV infections don't lead to cancer. But some types of genital HPV can cause cancer of the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina (cervix). Other...

Psoriasis

August 19, 2023

Overview Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) disease with no cure. It can be painful, interfere with sleep and make it hard to concentrate. The condition tends to go through cycles, flaring for a few weeks or months, then subsiding for a while. Common triggers in people with a genetic predisposition to psoriasis...

Seborrheic dermatitis

August 19, 2023

Overview Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp. It causes scaly patches, inflamed skin and stubborn dandruff. It usually affects oily areas of the body, such as the face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears, eyelids and chest. This condition can be irritating but it's not contagious, and it doesn't cause permanent hair loss. Seborrheic dermatitis may go away without treatment. Or you may need to use medicated...

Skin cancer

August 19, 2023

Overview Skin cancer is a condition characterized by the abnormal growth of skin cells, most commonly occurring on areas exposed to sunlight. However, it can also develop on skin that is not typically exposed to sunlight. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. To reduce the risk of skin cancer, it is advised to limit or avoid exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun....

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