Acne cosmetica is a mild but persistent form of acne triggered by the use of cosmetics. It can occur anywhere on the body but is most common on the face, neck, hairline, and scalp. Acne cosmetica looks like small bumps across the surface of the skin or scalp. The skin will look and feel rough. Many comedones, and possibly some small papules and pustules, will be present. There usually is little to no inflammation....
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is an inheritable degenerative disorder in which the membrane around nerve cells, called myelin, begins to break down. As the disease progresses, ALD can cause an array of neurologic symptoms, including hyperactivity, seizures, loss of motor skills, speech and hearing problems, blindness, and, eventually, non-responsive dementia. Brought to the world’s attention via the 1992 film Lorenzo’s Oil, ALD is sometimes also called Lorenzo’s Oil disease. ALD is an extremely rare genetic disorder affecting one in every 20,000 to 50,000 individuals worldwide, and mostly males....
Most people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a type of chronic inflammatory arthritis, don’t require surgery. A procedure is typically only recommended if spine or joint damage becomes severe enough that it causes intense daily pain or restricts mobility and the ability to perform daily tasks. This may happen when non-surgical treatments like physical therapy and medications that ease inflammation and help reduce joint degeneration and deformity are not given, fail, or are started late....
Alzheimer’s disease can cause aphasia, which is a decline in language function due to brain disease. Alzheimer’s disease is progressive dementia that causes impaired memory, judgment, and general cognitive functioning. Aphasia in Alzheimer’s disease often begins with word-finding problems, including difficulty choosing or recalling the right word. It can progress affect someone’s ability to express themselves, and it can involve comprehension too. Brain tumors, infections, and injuries can also cause aphasia, This article explains some of the characteristics, symptoms, and causes of aphasia....
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that affects the joints. Side effects are common from the medications for RA, so many people are interested in alternative treatments such as Ayurveda. Ayurveda is an ancient medical system from India that focuses on a holistic approach to health. Ayurvedic remedies are not a replacement for medical interventions, but they may help to improve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis when used correctly....
Pneumonia is a serious lung condition caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungi. It accounts for the largest number of deaths associated with infections in children. It is a severe respiratory infection that develops quickly (acute) and affects the small air sacs in the lungs—called the alveoli—causing them to fill up with pus and fluid. The alveoli function to exchange oxygen that is taken in by the lungs, transferring it into the blood to be circulated throughout the body....
Chemobrain is a relatively new term that refers to the cognitive changes that can occur as a side effect of chemotherapy. Many people who have gone through chemotherapy notice some temporary changes in their memory or thinking process (cognitive dysfunction.) It might be harder to do two things at the same time, the car keys disappear, and the event you just read about in the newspaper just doesn’t seem to stick in your memory....
Allergic bronchitis actually is not a medical term, although it is sometimes used by people to describe their breathing condition. This article covers chronic bronchitis, which is inflammation/swelling and irritation of the bronchial tubes that carry air to and from the air sacs in the lungs. This can cause mucus to build up and make it harder to take in oxygen and move out carbon dioxide. Unlike acute bronchitis that lasts for a short period, chronic bronchitis occurs at least three months a year for at least two years in a row....
A proctologist (now called a colon and rectal surgeon or a colorectal surgeon) is a medical doctor who specializes in diseases and conditions of the lower digestive tract, which includes the anus, rectum, and colon. These physicians have general surgical training but also have more specialized education in the types of complex surgery that are used to treat diseases and conditions of the lower digestive tract. Disorders that a colorectal surgeon may treat include hemorrhoids, abscesses, anal fissures, pelvic floor conditions, and colon cancer....
What Is Cromolyn Sodium - Inhalation? Cromolyn sodium is an inhaled medication used to prevent asthma attacks. It is used to manage long-term asthma and exercise-induced asthma. Cromolyn belongs to a class of medications called mast cell stabilizers. It prevents immune cells called mast cells from releasing inflammation-causing substances induced by allergen exposure or exercise. Cromolyn sodium was previously available under the brand name Intal, which has been discontinued. However, it is still available as a generic medication as an inhalation solution....
COVID-19 may be best known for its respiratory symptoms, like cough and labored breathing. But it might cause ear symptoms that may cause some to mistake COVID for an ear infection. Symptoms like ringing in the ear and dizziness, which occur with ear infection, may occur in people with COVID-19 too. A small number of people with COVID-19 (about 3%) also experience hearing loss, another shared symptom, according to a 2021 research review....
Eye floaters are small shapes that appear in your field of vision. They can look like cobwebs, spots, squiggly lines, or threads. Floaters can be harmless and a normal sign of aging. However, if they increase or appear with light flashes or any vision loss, call your healthcare provider since it could indicate something more serious. This article explains the symptoms of eye floaters, how to deal with them, and when you should see a healthcare provider....
The symptoms of non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS, or simply gluten sensitivity) are divided into two broad categories: gastrointestional (GI) symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea, and extra-intestinal manifestations that include neurological symptoms such as “brain fog” and systemic ones (overall malaise, fatigue, and more). These symptoms are often strikingly similar to those of celiac disease (CD) and wheat allergy and so diagnosis of NCGS is contingent not only on these shared potential symptoms of the disorder but also on ruling out CD and wheat allergy....
Heart bypass surgery, or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, is done when the blood vessels that feed the heart are too clogged to function properly. The surgery uses blood vessels from another part of the body to re-route blood flow around the blocked arteries. The number of vessels that need to be bypassed dictate the type of bypass surgery performed: single (one artery), double (two), triple (three), or quadruple (four)....
Heartburn, a burning feeling in the chest or throat, is a common pregnancy symptom. It is caused by acid reflux when stomach acid moves up the esophagus. Heartburn is common in pregnant people because of changing hormones and body shape. This article provides an overview of heartburn during pregnancy, including how it affects fertility and the postpartum period. Heartburn and Fertility There is no evidence that heartburn or acid reflux affects one’s ability to become pregnant....
A laceration is an irregular cut in the skin caused by a sharp object. This kind of cut is the most common reason for emergency room visits in the United States. Between 7 million and 9 million cases are reported each year. Treatment for a laceration depends on what caused it and how deep it is. Taking care of a cut the right way can prevent infection, scarring, and hospitalization. In some cases, it may save your life....
I was a sick kid; I was overweight, prediabetic, had metabolic syndrome, and was used to being in and out of the doctor’s office. So, when I woke up one day with a boil under my right armpit, it felt like just another medical issue. This article is part of Health Divide: Skin Conditions and Darker Skin, a destination in our Health Divide series. Meet the Author Jasmine Espy is a journalist, documentary filmmaker, non-profit founder, and chronic illness advocate....
Lichen simplex chronicus is an area of thickened, discolored, leathery-looking skin that develops after the skin has been scratched over a long period of time. It’s not a skin disease itself, but rather a result of other skin conditions that are itchy and, therefore, lead to repeated scratching (e.g., eczema and psoriasis). Even rubbing the skin can lead to lichen simplex chronicus. Lichen simplex chronicus is more common in adults and is fairly uncommon in children....
A medial malleolus fracture can happen during activity when your foot collapses inward or rotates too far outward. Fractures of the medial malleolus are relatively uncommon. When they do occur, they are usually part of a more complex pattern of ankle fractures. This article explains what medial malleolus fractures are, as well as their causes and symptoms. It also addresses treatment options and their potential complications. Types The medial malleolus is the bony bump on the inner side of the ankle....
A muscle disease is any disease that affects the human muscle system. Primary muscle diseases result from abnormalities of the muscles themselves. Secondary muscle diseases are caused by another condition that may have triggered or caused the muscle disease. Primary muscular system diseases include: PolymyositisDermatomyositis Muscular dystrophyMyasthenia gravisAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)RhabdomyolysisCardiomyopathySarcopenia Both types of muscular system diseases affect the muscles and sometimes the nerves that supply them. Because of this, these diseases may eventually result in muscle wasting, or loss of muscle mass....
