Common skin conditions observed during pregnancy can be divided into three categories: hormone-related, preexisting, and pregnancy-specific. Normal hormonal changes as a result of pregnancy can cause benign (not cancerous) skin ailments. Preexisting skin conditions may change (improve or worsen) with pregnancy. Lastly, pregnancy can induce its own pregnancy-related skin diseases. A minority of these skin […]
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Itchy skin is a very common symptom that many Americans report experiencing. It affects many seniors every day, and can get so bad that it often leaves older Americans bedridden until the pain subsides and they can once again move freely. Itchy skin has a wide variety of causes, but some are more concerning than […]
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Every year, about 20% of Americans will get hives – those itchy, red bumps or welts that can appear after a day in the garden, taking medication, being bitten by a bug or for no apparent reason at all. Patricia A. MacCulloch is a nurse practitioner and professor of nursing who teaches about hives, among […]
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Scleroderma is a type of skin disease that can be extremely painful and uncomfortable. While there aren’t too many options, we look into the possible treatment options for people who suffer from scleroderma.
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We look into all the need-to-know facts about strawberry legs, and how to prevent it.
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Rosacea symptoms can be caused by a variety of factors, including food or drink, physical activities, medical conditions, and the weather. And while such triggers are oftentimes different from person to person, the following are the 12 most common culprits of rosacea flare-ups.
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