Keratosis Pilaris “Chicken Skin” Condition Keratosis pilaris is a common, easily recognized, benign skin disorder that is characterized by patches of tiny, hard bumps resembling small pimples on the skin’s surface. Often referred to colloquially Read More …
Kaposi’s Sarcoma Small Tumors Appear Under the Skin Kaposi’s sarcoma is a cancer of the connective tissues, first described in 1872. It was a relatively rare form of cancer until about 20 years ago, when Read More …
Head Lice Intense Itching is a Sign Head lice are spread by direct contact, such as sharing of combs or hats. They are common in children under the age of 12. Intense itching, especially Read More …
Migraine Headaches Visual Symptoms (“Auras”) May Signal an Attack Migraine is a specific type of headache often described as a throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head, that worsens with bright light or Read More …
Migraines Severe Pain Migraine headaches are easily misdiagnosed and often are incorrectly treated. Their causes may be environmental, dietary or stress related. They are more common in women and their occurrence may be related to Read More …
Gangrene Pain Is Not Always Present Gangrene is a condition that develops when tissue dies, due to a bacterial infection, vascular disease such as diabetes, or injury to an area. Tissue death occurs because the Read More …
Estrogen Replacement (ERT) ERT May Not Be for All Women Many women are confused about the benefits of estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) after menopause because so many conflicting reports have been published. Hot flashes, Read More …
Epilepsy Drugs Can Control Seizures Epilepsy is described as any disorder marked by excessive discharge of neurons in the brain, which can lead to a seizure. A seizure may result in disturbances in motor activity, Read More …
Emphysema Cigarette Smoking Is the Leading Cause Emphysema is a chronic lung disease and one of two forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. (The other form is chronic bronchitis.) About three million Americans Read More …
Emphysema When Breathing Becomes Difficult Emphysema is a chronic lung disease which causes permanent changes in the lung, making it difficult to breathe normally. Smoking and air pollutants are two main causes of emphysema. Damage Read More …