Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Achilles TendonitisFlexibility StretchesEccentric Strength TechniquesHeavy Resistance Exercises Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Achilles Tendonitis Flexibility Stretches Eccentric Strength Techniques Heavy Resistance Exercises Achilles tendonitis exercises can relieve pain and prevent recurrent injuries. Many of these exercises can be done at home, but depending on the type of issue you’re experiencing, you may need to see a physical therapist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe LinkCauses and Risk FactorsWhat to AvoidTreatment OptionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Link Causes and Risk Factors What to Avoid Treatment Options Frequently Asked Questions Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid or bile flows up from the stomach into the esophagus, resulting in irritation. This is a common digestive condition, but your risk increases if you receive or have completed chemotherapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesRisk FactorsComplicationsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Risk Factors Complications Diagnosis Treatment Maintaining a healthy acidic balance is crucial for homeostasis—the acid-base balance your body needs for optimal health and function. However, certain health conditions, prescription medications, and dietary factors can disrupt this balance and either result inacidosis(when there’s too much acid content in your blood) oralkalosis(when alkali, or base, levels are too high)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLocationWhat to WearFood and DrinkMedicationsWhat to BringNext in ACL Surgery GuideRisks of ACL Surgery and Ligament Reconstruction Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Location What to Wear Food and Drink Medications What to Bring Next in ACL Surgery Guide Theanterior cruciate ligament (ACL)is a primary stabilizing structure in the knee. When it is injured or torn, repair requires an extensive recovery period. While surgery is an option for management of anACL injury, treatment begins long before your surgery date....

ViktorCap / Getty Images Before the Surgery On the day of your surgery, you will arrive at the hospital or surgical center and check in, which will involve signing a surgery consent form. After that, you will go to a pre-operative room. Here, you can expect the following: When the surgical team is ready, you will be taken into the operating room where you will lie on an operating table. You will then be given anesthesia medication to put you to sleep....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGoals of ACL RehabACL Rehab PhasesReturning Too SoonPreventing Re-Injury Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Goals of ACL Rehab ACL Rehab Phases Returning Too Soon Preventing Re-Injury For many athletes, ananterior cruciate ligament(ACL)tear means the end of the athletic season and sometimes even the following season. ACL reconstruction surgeryis a common approach to repairing a ruptured ACL. When combined with a structured rehabilitation program, a person can often return to sports at the same level of play they enjoyed before the injury....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesPreventionHow to Clear AcneSimilar Conditions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Prevention How to Clear Acne Similar Conditions For most people, it takes a combination of good skincare habits, lifestyle changes, and sometimes medications to clear acne around the mouth. What Causes Acne Around the Mouth? Acnearound the mouth forms like acne in other areas. Normally, thesebaceous glandsconnected to hair follicles produce sebum (oil) that moves to the skin through the hair follicle pore....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Acne cosmetica looks like small bumps across the surface of the skin or scalp. The skin will look and feel rough. Manycomedones, and possibly some smallpapulesandpustules, will be present. There usually is little to no inflammation. This article covers the causes of acne cosmetica and offers tips for figuring out which cosmetic product istriggering your breakouts....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBreakout or Something Else?Natural RemediesHelpful Skin-Care IngredientsPrescription Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Breakout or Something Else? Natural Remedies Helpful Skin-Care Ingredients Prescription Treatments Acne doesn’t just appear on the face but also on different parts of the body, including the arms. Arm acne may show as pimples, whiteheads, or blackheads on the upper arms, back of the arms, or shoulders....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAcne PapulesPapule vs. NoduleCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Acne Papules Papule vs. Nodule Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention An acnepapuleis a type of inflamed blemish more commonly known as a pimple or zit. It looks like a slightly raised red bump on the skin. Papules form when there is a high break in the pore wall. An acne papule often turns into apustule, a pimple that is filled with white or yellow pus....

Wintertime can be hard on the skin. Cold weather, wind, and dry indoor air can suck moisture from your skin. Add in the use of drying acne fighting products and medications, and you have a recipe for uncomfortable dryness, itching, flaking, and peeling.What can you do to help keep your skin hydrated throughout the winter months, while still getting the most from youracne treatmentroutine? Try these four tips to winter-proof your acne skincare routine and make your skin look (and feel) a whole lot better....

Some people are extra sensitive tobenzoyl peroxide, a common ingredient in topical acne treatments, and struggle to find acne cleaners and lotions that don’t have it.If you can’t use benzoyl peroxide because your skin is just too sensitive to it or because you’re allergic to it, don’t worry. There are plenty of other benzoyl peroxide-free treatments that you can use to help clear your acne.Hero Images / Getty ImagesBenzoyl Peroxide Allergy and SensitivityIf you have sensitive skin or a history of eczema, you’re more likely to have a bad reaction to benzoyl peroxide....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAcne-Prone SkinCausesSkin CareWhat to AvoidDermatologist Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Acne-Prone Skin Causes Skin Care What to Avoid Dermatologist Treatment There are several possible causes of acne-prone skin. Fortunately, acne is treatable and can sometimes even be prevented. This article will provide an overview of acne-prone skin, including the triggers, treatment options, and self-care strategies. AleksandarNakic / Getty Images First Things First: Defining Acne-Prone Skin Acne comes in many forms, including:...