Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that impacts the quality of life for thousands of people with the condition. Common symptoms include patches of inflammation, which are usually red and are covered with silvery scales. In most people, the impacted areas usually occur on the elbows, knees, lower back and scalp, although in some cases…
Liposuction is a very common cosmetic surgical procedure used to remove unwanted fat and sculpt the body of the patient. In general, there are two types of liposuction available, the first is traditional liposuction, where the patient is under a general anesthetic and he second is tumescent liposuction or liposculpture, where the procedure is done…
Although aging is a fact of life there are a number of methods to combat the noticeable effects of aging on the face. These methods include a number of plastic surgery procedures that target either the entire face or neck, as well as other procedures that address the mouth, eye area, lips and the brow. …
Men and women alike have unwanted body hair that they would like to have removed from various parts of their bodies. While there are a number of over the counter products available that will remove unwanted hair on the face, underarms, bikini area, legs arms and back, the hair ultimately grows back as these products…
Lumber sympathetic blocks are local anesthetic injections into a patient’s sympathetic nerves to reduce pain, swelling, color, sweating and other unusual changes in a patient’s leg to improve mobility. The sympathetic nerves control basic functions, however they can also pain information from the peripheral tissues back to the patient’s spinal cord. In many cases, the…
The bone mineral density test (BMD), or bone density scan, as it is commonly known as, is the best way for your doctor to determine if you are suffering from osteoporosis. In addition, it can be used to determine the patient’s risk for fractures that can occur in falls, as well as the patient’s overall…
One of the major factors in a patient’s long-term survival from breast cancer is early detection of the disease before it spreads into other areas of the patient’s body. Early detection of the disease allows the patient to be treated early using a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments, which in many cases can cure…
Certain types of skin cancer can be deadly if not caught and treated early. The types of skin cancer include melanoma, which is very dangerous, and life threatening, as well as basil cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Often the cause of these cancers is the result of over exposure to the sun from working…
Anyone suffering from excessive underarm sweating can find the condition detrimental to his or her emotional well being, as well as his or her quality of life. Hyperhidrosis, which is the proper medical name for the condition, often results in the sufferer being self-conscious at school, work or social situations. Many times clothing selection is…
Basil cell and squamous cell carcinoma are two of the most common skin cancers that dermatologists see if their practices on a daily basis. In most cases these cancers are the result of excessive exposure to sun, resulting in an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the skin’s upper layers. Basal cell carcinoma is the…
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