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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHormones and Joint PainPsA and MenopausePsA and Bone DensityManagementFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hormones and Joint Pain PsA and Menopause PsA and Bone Density Management Frequently Asked Questions Menopause can affect other health conditions, includingpsoriatic arthritis(PsA). PsA is a type ofautoimmune diseasein which the immune system malfunctions and attacks healthy tissues. It affects about 30% of the people with the skin conditionpsoriasis, although psoriasis may develop after the onset of PsA....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPsoriatic Arthritis and COVID-19 RiskComplications of Psoriatic Arthritis and COVID-19Psoriatic Arthritis Treatments and COVID-19Frequently Asked QuestionsHow to Stay Safe Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Psoriatic Arthritis and COVID-19 Risk Complications of Psoriatic Arthritis and COVID-19 Psoriatic Arthritis Treatments and COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions How to Stay Safe People withpsoriatic arthritisare often prescribed immunosuppressive medications to manage their symptoms and reduce inflammation. Because this type of medication weakens your immune system response, people with psoriatic arthritis who take these medications are at increased risk of acquiring infections, possibly including a coronavirus infection COVID-19....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIts EffectsSymptomsRisk FactorsIs It Life-Threatening?CausesDiagnosisTreatmentSelf-CareOutlookSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Its Effects Symptoms Risk Factors Is It Life-Threatening? Causes Diagnosis Treatment Self-Care Outlook Seeking Medical Care Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare, chronic skin condition that causes a painful rash leading to ulcers or open sores. Initially, the rash may look like a blood pimple or a blood blister that won’t go away....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It Affects the BodyTypesWho Does It Affect?SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Affects the Body Types Who Does It Affect? Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Outlook This article will provide an overview of cardiomyopathy, including types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and outlook for the condition. Natalia Gdovskaia / Getty Images How Does Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Affect the Body? Types of Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Restrictive cardiomyopathy manifests when the heart’s ventricles lose their flexibility....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsWarnings & InteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Warnings & Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Retin-A (tretinoin)is a prescription drug that is applied topically, or to the skin, to treat acne.It can be effective in treatinginflammatory acne, which can cause swelling and pimples deep under the skin. It also works especially well oncomedonal acne, which is the type that involvesblackheadsor whiteheads....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Does Rimming?Risks and SafetyIs Rimming the Same as Anal?How to Prepare for RimmingHow to Give a Rim Job Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Does Rimming? Risks and Safety Is Rimming the Same as Anal? How to Prepare for Rimming How to Give a Rim Job Rimming—also known asanalingus,anilingus, or a “rim job”—is a form oforal sexin which the mouth, lips, and tongue are used to stimulate a partner’s anus....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Rohypnol?Use and AbuseRoofie Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Rohypnol? Use and Abuse Roofie Symptoms Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) is an illicit drug that causes sedation deep enough to render a person completely incapacitated. It is known as “the date rape drug” because it has been used to facilitate sexual assault. “Roofie” symptoms include nausea and dizziness at first, before the full effects of loss of consciousness and memory that can last for hours....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsScarlet Fever vs. Strep ThroatSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Scarlet Fever vs. Strep Throat Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Unlike strep throat, people with scarlet fever develop a rash and a red tongue. Scarlet fever is most likely to affect children between ages 5 and 15 and rarely, if ever, sickens adults. Although once a dangerous disease of childhood, scarlet fever is now highly treatable and uncommon in most of the world....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTypesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Types Diagnosis Treatment Prevention This article covers the different types of scrotal eczema and their associated symptoms, as well as the potential causes and treatments for this condition. Serhii Sobolevskyi / Getty Images What Are the Symptoms of Scrotal Eczema? Overall, the symptoms of eczema include the following: On skin of color, eczema can appear purple, ashen grey, or dark brown....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffect on ThyroidSupplement BenefitsDeficiencySources & RequirementsToxicity Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effect on Thyroid Supplement Benefits Deficiency Sources & Requirements Toxicity Seleniumis a mineral that is important for thyroid hormone metabolism. People who don’t get enough selenium may develop thyroid problems such asthyroiditis,hypothyroidism(underactive thyroid), andGraves' disease. Your body doesn’t makeselenium, so the only way you can get it is through food and/or supplements....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBackgroundSafe or Unsafe?How to Do ItWho Should Not Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Background Safe or Unsafe? How to Do It Who Should Not Although semen retention has been popularized on social media platforms in recent years, it is an ancient practice deeply rooted in Indian culture, Chinese culture, and others. This article explores semen retention from a historical and contemporary perspective, including the purported benefits and potential risks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisksComplicationsTreatmentHow to Stay SafeFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risks Complications Treatment How to Stay Safe Frequently Asked Questions Sepsisincreases a person’s risk of COVID-19 due to the compromised immune system that results from fighting sepsis. Some complications of COVID-19 and sepsis overlap. Beingimmunocompromisedmay lead to more severe health outcomes from COVID-19, including long-term complications. This article talks about the risks and complications of sepsis and COVID-19, sepsis treatment, and how to stay safe while living with or recovering from sepsis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWho Is at RiskJoints AffectedSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentSurgery and DrainingIf Treatment Is DelayedPreventionWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Who Is at Risk Joints Affected Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Surgery and Draining If Treatment Is Delayed Prevention When to See a Provider Septic arthritis is a rare and severe arthritis that affects one or more of your joints.Bacteriagenerally cause it, but sometimes, it can develop after exposure to avirusorfungus....