For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
An itchy, dry scalp may be simply a consequence of skin dryness or certain hair styling practices, but these symptoms could also signal a more serious skin condition such as psoriasis or eczema. Addressing the cause of your itchy, dry scalp is important to determine the best treatment strategy.
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Warts are common skin growths caused by HPV, or the human papillomavirus. The virus causes the cells on the outer layer of skin to grow rapidly, which produces the fleshy bumps known as warts. According to MayoClinic.com, warts usually disappear on their own without any treatment.
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Cold sores, sometimes known as fever blisters, appear around the mouth, on the lips or on the gums. Highly contagious, cold sores are a common medical condition caused by a virus in the herpes family. The first symptoms of a cold sore include tingling, itching and burning.
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Nasal congestion usually occurs when the mucous membranes inside the nose become inflamed and swollen, but may also be caused by excess, thick mucus in the nose. The sinuses can also become inflamed, worsening a stuffy nose.
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Spider veins occur when tiny veins below the surface of the skin congregate, causing red, blue or purple discolorations. Most common on the legs and ankles, spider veins cause no symptoms and do not pose any health risks.
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Liver spots, also known as age spots or solar lentigines, appear as flat, discolored spots on the face, hands, arms, and other areas of the body most frequently exposed to the sun. Liver spots occur most often in adults older than 40 years, according to MayoClinic.com, but they can affect individuals of any age.
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Toothache pain ranges from throbbing to excruciating, but a good dentist can alleviate the pain quickly. If you can't get to a dentist right away, the wait can prove agonizing. That painful wait may be one reason why so many over-the-counter products and home remedies exist for treating painful teeth.
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