If you have not encountered a scabies infection, count yourself lucky. These microscopic mites have plagued humans for thousands of years, infecting an estimated 250 million people or more every year. Once infected with these mites, a person will becoming increasingly itchy as the mites burrow and reproduce under the skin. What is worse, these…
Having a cesarean delivery during child birth is a fairly common procedure in the U.S., but it is not without risks to the mother and child. Although many cesarean deliveries are needed to protect either the mother or infant from harm, some cesarean deliveries are performed voluntarily. It is important to understand the risks involved…
It is estimated that almost 13,000 woman will be diagnosed with cervical cancer in the U.S. in 2015 and that over 4,000 women will die from this disease. Even though those numbers may seem high, they are only a fraction of what they were in decades past. There are many weapons available to prevent and…
One of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed is still the nose job or rhinoplasty. There are many reasons a person may consider changing the shape of their nose. Since the nose is the center of the face, altering the size or shape can have a dramatic effect on the person’s appearance. Rhinoplasty is also…
Not all knee problems are actually in the knee. For many runners and endurance athletes, a knee pain that comes on suddenly after an increase in activity level may actually be due to the iliotibial band or IT band on the outside of the thigh. This fibrous band of tissue that runs from the hip…
Everyone has days where they are tired or they feel fatigued. It is normal to feel tired after a poor night’s sleep or fatigued after an unusually long work week. However, when you find yourself feeling tired and fatigued the majority of the time, there is usually something else going on than the need for…
While everyone has scars on their skin from cuts, blemishes and other skin trauma, a keloid or keloid scar is a more severe skin formation. Like normal scarring, keloids begin from some sort of skin trauma, whether it be a cut, burn or inflammation. Unfortunately, while normal scar tissue confines itself the original trauma area,…
Although skin is a durable organ, time and stress can take their toll on the elasticity of the skin. Many people experiencing loose skin due to weight gain/loss, pregnancy, aging and other factors. This loose skin can make the face and body look older, plus it can make cellulite and stretch marks more noticeable and…
Skin cancer is a very real danger for most people as one of the most prevalent cancers diagnosed and treated. It is estimated that 5 million people a year are treated for skin cancer, with that number seemingly increasing. One of the most effective treatments for basal and squamous skin cancer, the most prevalent skin…
Bone density scanning or testing uses new technology to test the density of the bones, specifically the mineral density. This is often referred to as a bone mineral density or BMD test and is used for people at risk for bone loss. The purpose of the scan is to determine the risk of fractures due…
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