Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Accutane?SafetyAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Accutane? Safety Alternatives If you’re looking for anAccutanealternative to treat youracne, you probably have one of two needs: either a substitute brand for Accutane or a medication that does not contain Accutane’s active ingredientisotretinoin. No matter which camp you fall into, you’ll find all the info you need here. Accutane is a former brand name of isotretinoin—a prescription medication used to treatsevereornodular acne....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSunscreen AllergiesAllergy to SunlightBarbecue AllergiesAllergies & SwimmingInsect AllergiesSand AllergiesFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sunscreen Allergies Allergy to Sunlight Barbecue Allergies Allergies & Swimming Insect Allergies Sand Allergies FAQ A sand rash or otherallergic reactionat the beach can take some of the fun out of a day of sun and sea. The allergy may not only be due to substances you touch or breathe but also to things you may never have thought of, like sunscreen or even sunlight....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPlay TherapySpeech TherapyApplied Behavior AnalysisFloortimeRelationship Development InterventionParent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for Aggressive Behaviors Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Play Therapy Speech Therapy Applied Behavior Analysis Floortime Relationship Development Intervention Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for Aggressive Behaviors It can be expensive to care for an autistic child. Therapy can be costly and is not always available or accessible. However, it has been shown that parents and caregivers can provide therapies that lead to improvement andbuild skillswhile helping them bond with their autistic kids....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBenefitsSide EffectsSafetyDosageSources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Benefits Side Effects Safety Dosage Sources Shilajit, a traditional herbal medicine available in supplements, may improve health issues ranging from Alzheimer’s disease and high cholesterol to weak, brittle bones (osteoporosis). Some people take shilajit to help relieve altitude sickness and boost their sperm count. Though shilajit exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting potential, more research in people is needed to determine its effectiveness, potential side effects, and the appropriate dose....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAntihistamine SpraysDecongestant SpraysSteroid Nasal SpraysSaline SpraysAnticholinergic SpraysMast Cell Inhibitor SpraysSide EffectsAre They Addictive?Alternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Antihistamine Sprays Decongestant Sprays Steroid Nasal Sprays Saline Sprays Anticholinergic Sprays Mast Cell Inhibitor Sprays Side Effects Are They Addictive? Alternatives The best nasal spray for allergies will depend on your symptoms. If you have a runny nose or congestion because of allergies, your healthcare provider may recommend you use an over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription nasal spray to ease your symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIndoor Walking WorkoutsHealth BenefitsMake it ChallengingModificationsFree Resources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Indoor Walking Workouts Health Benefits Make it Challenging Modifications Free Resources Walkingis a free activity with many health benefits, such as improved heart health, stronger bones and muscles, and better mood. You do not have to be close to a park to walk—there are many ways to enjoy an indoor walking program....

November isNational Diabetes Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 10.5% of the United States population has diabetes.The condition can take several forms, but the three most common types are type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. An Overview of Diabetes What Is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes, affecting between 90% to 95% of people with diabetes.When a person is diagnosed with type 2, the body’s cells do not respond to the hormone (insulin) that helps the body utilize the sugar (glucose) in the blood for energy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRashFlaky SkinDimpling or RidgesTetheringSwellingDiscolorationTypes of Breast Cancer That Cause Skin ChangesOther CausesMonitoring Skin ChangesWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Rash Flaky Skin Dimpling or Ridges Tethering Swelling Discoloration Types of Breast Cancer That Cause Skin Changes Other Causes Monitoring Skin Changes When to See a Healthcare Provider Treatment With breast cancer, skin texture or color changes may be noticeable before you feel a lump....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewAllergiesTraumaBurning Mouth SyndromeNeuralgiaOral ThrushTongue Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Allergies Trauma Burning Mouth Syndrome Neuralgia Oral Thrush Tongue Cancer A sore tongue and throat can have a number of possible causes. Most are not serious, such as allergies, minor trauma, and oral thrush. In some cases, however, a sore throat and tongue may have a more serious cause, such as cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Sleep PainManaging Hip PainPreventionWhen to See a ProviderFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Sleep Pain Managing Hip Pain Prevention When to See a Provider FAQs Hip pain at night can make it more difficult to sleep, but the effects don’t stop there. Twisting and turning to find a more comfortable position to sleep in combined with lack of sleep can contribute to health and quality of life issues that you experience during the day, too....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRunner’s KneeOsteoarthritisRheumatoid ArthritisMeniscus TearKnee BursitisGoutGrowing PainsWhy Is Knee Pain Worse at Night?What You Can Do About It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Runner’s Knee Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Meniscus Tear Knee Bursitis Gout Growing Pains Why Is Knee Pain Worse at Night? What You Can Do About It A wide variety ofmusculoskeletalconditions can cause knee pain. Someacuteconditions likerunner’s kneemay resolve after you rest your knee....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGranted RightsLimitationsPicking an AgentHelping Sick ParentsSeeking Guardianship Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Granted Rights Limitations Picking an Agent Helping Sick Parents Seeking Guardianship A medical power of attorney is a document that gives the person you name as your agent the authority to make healthcare decisions if you’re unable to do so yourself. The power of attorney may bedurableand take immediate effect or bespringingand only go into effect when you are incapacitated (unable to care for your own health)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCervical CryosurgeryColposcopyDilation and Curettage (D&C)HysteroscopyLEEP ProcedurePelvic Laparoscopy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cervical Cryosurgery Colposcopy Dilation and Curettage (D&C) Hysteroscopy LEEP Procedure Pelvic Laparoscopy Millions of people have agynecological procedure or surgery(of the uterus, ovaries, cervix, or vagina) each year.This article describes the most common gynecological procedures and surgeries, why they are done, and what to expect.With all gynecological procedures, tell your healthcare provider if you are or could be pregnant....