18th November 2011
The medical term for nail fungus is onychomycosis. Despite the commonly used term fungal nails, onychomycosis describes both fungus and yeast infections in the nail. The prevalence in America is about two to three percent, but some have reported it as hig...
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07th October 2011
There are a few popular ways to treat hemorrhoids using over-the-counter products. Most of these hemorrhoids remedies work to reduce the severity of hemorrhoids by shrinking down tissues in one way or another. Most formulations use active ingredients that...
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06th October 2011
An anal fissure is a small split or tear in the thin moist tissue lining the lower rectum. Anal fissure can cause pain, bleeding and/or itching. Anal fissures are extremely common in young infants but may occur at any age. Studies suggest eighty percent o...
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06th October 2011
Acne occurs from overproduction of oil by oil glands of the skin. Although acne is often associated with teenagers, it can affect both young and adult people. It can appear as whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, pustules or cysts. Although acne is not caused...
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05th October 2011
Common warts are local growths on the skin that are caused by human papilloma virus. There is the familiar type of dome-shaped warts on the backs of fingers, toes, and knees. Plantar warts are found on the bottom of the foot. Flat warts may arise on the f...
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05th October 2011
The scar is a result of the body's patch up reaction after injury on many tissues. Usually, if a wound re-epithelizes within two weeks there will be minimal collagen deposited and there will be no scar. Generally if a wound takes longer than three to four...
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30th September 2011
If you want to prevent nail fungus and reduce recurrent infections, you should practice good hand and foot hygiene. You can follow the steps below. Keep your nails short, dry and clean. Trim nails straight across and file down thickened areas. Thoroughly ...
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23rd September 2011
Scars are areas of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin after injury. A scar results from biological process of wound repair in the skin and other tissues of the body. Thus, scarring is a natural part of the healing process. With the exception of very ...
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23rd September 2011
An infection of nail fungus occurs when fungi infect one or more nails. A nail fungal infection may begin as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernails or toenails. As nail fungus spreads deeper into your nail, it may cause your nail to disc...
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23rd September 2011
Hemorrhoids refer to the medical condition where blood vessels in the normal, spongy, blood filled cushions in the wall of anus become swollen, sensitive, inflamed or bleeding. No one description of hemorrhoids symptoms fits all cases, since each case may...
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23rd September 2011
Acne can be distressing and annoyingly persistent. Acne lesions heal slowly, and when one begins to resolve, others seem to crop up. Hormones likely play a role in the development of acne, making the condition most common in teenagers. People of all ages ...
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17th August 2011
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. Irritable bowel syndrome usually causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating gas, diarrhea and constipation. Despite these uncomfortable signs and symptoms, IBS doesn't ca...
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17th August 2011
Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins located in the lower part of the rectum and the anus. They become swollen because of the increased pressure within them, usually due to straining at stools and during pregnancy because of the pressure of the enlarged uterus....
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04th August 2011
Nail fungus infections, also referred to as onychomycosis, are extremely common. Approximately twelve percent of all Americans suffer from nail fungus. Toenail fungus infections are much more common than fingernail fungus, and are more difficult to treat....
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21st June 2011
If you have signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids, make an appointment with your doctor. Depending on your signs and symptoms, your doctor may refer you to a specialist for evaluation and treatment. You can help your doctor by being prepared with as much info...
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