Treating a Finger Infection at Home Because finger infections have the potential to become severe, home care is limited. A very minor paronychia may be managed at home if you have no other complicating medical illness, such as diabetes. All of the other infections require urgent evaluation and treatment by a doctor. Because delay in… Read More »Finger Infection Treatment
Factors Affecting the Cost of Q Switch Nd Yag Laser Treatments Title: Factors Influencing the Cost of Q Switched Nd:YAG Laser Treatments Introduction Q Switched Nd:YAG laser is a high-intensity laser used for various dermatological and aesthetic treatments including tattoo removal, skin rejuvenation, and pigmentation disorders treatments, among others. The Q Switched technology mainly involves… Read More »Factors Affecting the Cost of Q Switch Nd Yag Laser Treatments
If you’ve ever had a cold sore, you know the signs. It starts with the tingling, then the edge of your lip or the corner of your mouth begins to burn. Then the outbreak: An ugly red sore appears. A few days later it breaks open and crusts over. Within 2-4 weeks, it should disappear.… Read More »How to Get Rid of Cold Sores
Hip replacement surgery (hip arthroplasty) has many benefits including relieving hip pain and restoring hip function. Optimizing these benefits and minimizing the risk for complications (e.g., hip dislocation and infection) requires that you adhere to various lifestyle adjustments, such as avoiding high-impact activities after surgery and taking preventive antibiotics before invasive medical or dental procedures.… Read More »Hip Replacement Surgery: Long-Term Care
Key Takeaways A new study has linked particle air pollution—pollution caused by tiny solid or liquid compounds hovering in the air—to cardiovascular disease risk. Particle pollution appears to cause arterial inflammation that can eventually induce a stroke or heart attack by prompting leukopoiesis, the production of inflammatory cells in the bone marrow. Experts say that… Read More »Study: Air Pollution Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Sun poisoning doesn’t really mean you’ve been poisoned. It is often the term used for a severe case of sunburn. This is usually a burn from ultraviolet (UV) radiation that inflames your skin. Symptoms of Sun Poisoning Within just 15 minutes of being in the sun, you can be sunburned. But you might not know… Read More »Sun Poisoning
It is estimated that about half of all people with glaucoma are not aware that they have it, according to the National Eye Institute. There are a few different forms of the condition. Open-angle glaucoma, which doesn’t usually produce early symptoms, is the most common. With glaucoma, you might not know that you have a… Read More »Symptoms of Glaucoma
Practice Test: Joints Review the material from this module by completing the practice test below: CC licensed content, Shared ly Chapter 9. Authored by: OpenStax College. Provided by: Rice University. Located at: https://www.openassessments.org/assessments/99. Project: Anatomy & Physiology. License: CC BY: Attribution Additional Resources Professional At-Home Laser Hair Removal Device Ms. Chen’s Remarkable Acne Removal Experience… Read More »Practice Test: Joints
What Is Metastatic Melanoma? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. When it spreads to other places in your body, it’s called metastatic, or advanced. You may also hear your doctor refer to it as stage IV melanoma. Melanoma often spreads to: Tissue under the skin Lymph nodes Lungs Liver Brain Malignant melanoma is the… Read More »Metastatic Melanoma
BroadBand Light Therapy for Birthmarks Title: Broadband Light therapy: An Effective Treatment for Birthmarks Introduction Birthmarks are natural skin anomalies present at birth or that appear shortly after birth. They vary from harmless beauty spots to considerably larger surface irregularities that can cause self-consciousness and embarrassment. With continuous advancements in the field of dermatology, birthmarks… Read More »BroadBand Light Therapy for Birthmarks