Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Meningitis RashAppearanceOther SymptomsDiagnosisWho’s at Risk for Meningitis?Long-Term ComplicationsIs It Contagious?Similar RashesWhen to Contact a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Meningitis Rash Appearance Other Symptoms Diagnosis Who’s at Risk for Meningitis? Long-Term Complications Is It Contagious? Similar Rashes When to Contact a Healthcare Provider When bacterial meningitis leads tosepsis(a blood infection), also known as meningococcal septicemia or meningococcemia, it can cause a meningitis rash on the skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Hangnail?Signs and SymptomsTreatmentWhen to Seek CarePreventionComplicationsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Hangnail? Signs and Symptoms Treatment When to Seek Care Prevention Complications Coping An infected hangnail is a form ofparonychia, a condition in which the skin next to the nail is infected. If you have a small piece of torn skin hanging loose next to your nail, you likely have a hangnail....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Common Types Prevention When to Seek Medical Care Babies have sensitive skin that may be more likely to react to irritants and allergens than the skin of adults and older children. Knowing the potential causes of a rash may help determine if your little one needs treatment. Many types of rashes are made up of tiny bumps on the skin. Rashes may feel itchy and uncomfortable....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Rashes in NewbornsCommon Rashes in the First Few Months of LifeWhen to Contact a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Rashes in Newborns Common Rashes in the First Few Months of Life When to Contact a Healthcare Provider Newborns commonly get skin rashes on various parts of their body. Most are harmless and resolve on their own. However, severe jaundice, eczema, or persistent diaper rash require medical intervention....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses and SymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention A rash from a caterpillar, also calledlepidopterism, occurs when the tiny hairs on a caterpillar touch the skin and cause a rash. It’s true that an encounter with a caterpillar isn’t as dangerous as, say, abee stingor atick bitecan be. But caterpillars can cause a red, itchy, swollen, and even painful rash....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns/SymptomsRisksCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs/Symptoms Risks Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions It is not dangerous and doesn’t always need to be treated. A healthcare provider can prescribe an anti-fungal medication to help clear up a more severe case. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing.See PhotoReproduced with permission from ©DermNet NZ www....

Key TakeawaysFake tirzepatide, the drug marketed as Mounjaro and Zepbound, is being sold in some stores and online.Drug maker Eli Lilly has filed six lawsuits against people who are selling fake products. Key Takeaways Fake tirzepatide, the drug marketed as Mounjaro and Zepbound, is being sold in some stores and online.Drug maker Eli Lilly has filed six lawsuits against people who are selling fake products. The popularity of tirzepatide has exploded over the past year after research showed how effective it is for significant weight loss....

Key TakeawaysThe FDA seized thousands of fake units of Ozempic last year.Counterfeit Ozempic has been linked to several cases of hypoglycemia. Key Takeaways The FDA seized thousands of fake units of Ozempic last year.Counterfeit Ozempic has been linked to several cases of hypoglycemia. Suspected counterfeit Ozempic has been linked to three cases ofhypoglycemia (low blood sugar), according to a Reuters report. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasseizedthousands of fake units of Ozempic that were circulating in the legitimate U....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCold Sores (HSV-1) SymptomsGenital Herpes (HSV-2) SymptomsLess Common SymptomsOnset and Warning SignsComplicationsWhen to See a DoctorNext in Herpes GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Herpes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cold Sores (HSV-1) Symptoms Genital Herpes (HSV-2) Symptoms Less Common Symptoms Onset and Warning Signs Complications When to See a Doctor Next in Herpes Guide Both herpes simplex viruses (HSV) can cause internal and external symptoms, like sores....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneral SymptomsWomen-Specific SymptomsWhy It’s Difficult to DiagnosisWhen to See a DoctorDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents General Symptoms Women-Specific Symptoms Why It’s Difficult to Diagnosis When to See a Doctor Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions “Lymphoma” is a general term used to describe diseases of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the body’s immune system and helps fight infection....

Key TakeawaysEveryone has a greater risk of becoming dehydrated when it is hot and sunny outside, so it is extra important to drink water in the summer.If you feel thirsty, fatigued, or dizzy while spending time in the heat, take that as a sign to drink some water in the shade.Look out fordry mouth, skin, and diapers in kids and adults who cannot communicate their discomfort. Key Takeaways Everyone has a greater risk of becoming dehydrated when it is hot and sunny outside, so it is extra important to drink water in the summer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?Benefits and RisksEat vs. AvoidNutritionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Benefits and Risks Eat vs. Avoid Nutrition Frequently Asked Questions Dairy can play an important nutritional role in your diet because it’s rich in nutrients likecalcium,protein, and vitamins. But it’s not the onlysource of those nutrients. Many people choose to follow a dairy-free diet because of an allergy or intolerance, personal preference, or ethical reasons....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to StartAge and Birth ControlSide EffectsIf You Miss a PillFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Start Age and Birth Control Side Effects If You Miss a Pill Frequently Asked Questions Whether you’re sexually active and looking to avoid pregnancy or taking the pill for another reason, it’s important to know when to startbirth controland when birth controlstarts working....