(HealthDay News) — Whether you are bitten by your dog or an unknown one, you must treat the wound without delay. Immediate treatment reduces your risk of infection, says Cleveland Clinic. To treat a dog bite, the clinic suggests: Press on the wound gently to flush out bacteria. Wash theContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A vape pen exploded in the face of 17-year-old Nevada boy, breaking his jaw and requiring multiple surgeries to repair the damage, according to a case report in the latest New England Journal of Medicine. The 2018 incident highlights a little-known danger ofContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Rosacea is a common skin disease that triggers symptoms from a red face to acne-like breakouts. Of the four types, each requires a different treatment, says the American Academy of Dermatology. Flare-ups can be reduced by finding and avoiding triggers, protecting the skin from the sun, andContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — For most insect stings, a person can be treated at home, says MedlinePlus. For non-severe reactions, first aid is as follows: Do not use tweezers. Scrape a straight-edged object across the stinger for removal. Wash the site with soap and water. Apply ice on the site forContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Daily loss of some hair is normal. But if you notice bald patches or thinning, you may be on the road to more serious hair loss, says the American Academy of Dermatology. The academy’s list of common reasons for hair loss includes: Hair disorder. Certain medications orContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Liver spots are flat, dark areas of pigment that appear on the skin — often on areas exposed to the sun. The likelihood of getting such spots tends to rise as we age, says MedlinePlus. Common after age 40, the painless spots typically appear on the face,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, May 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A common type of skin bacteria may put young children with severe eczema at increased risk for food allergies, British researchers report. This type of bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, is found in the nose and skin of healthy people, but it’s more common inContinue Reading
SUNDAY, May 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Sunscreen is a real key to protecting your skin from the sun and preventing skin cancer, but are you using it correctly? Santa Monica-based dermatologist Dr. Tanya Kormeili thinks not. A recent American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) found “only about a third ofContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For all of those men who view a mustache as a largely ornamental addition to their masculine appearance, a new study reveals it can also guard against lip cancer. “Mustaches seem to protect the lip the same way that hair protects the scalp,”Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Ringworm is a fungal infection that gets its name from the red circular rash that develops. The inside of the ring typically is clear or scaly. People who use public lockers and showers, athletes and people with weak immune systems are especially at risk. To prevent theContinue Reading