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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhom It’s ForHow It WorksHow It ComparesProcedureSide EffectsContraindicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Whom It’s For How It Works How It Compares Procedure Side Effects Contraindications Frequently Asked Questions Strut-adjusted volume implant (SAVI)brachytherapyuses an implanted device that delivers radiation internally. Brachytherapy is also known as internal radiation therapy. SAVI is often used after alumpectomy(removing abnormal tissue or cancer from the breast) in those diagnosed with early-stagebreast cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksProstate HealthHair LossChronic Pelvic PainUnproven UsesSide EffectsPossible RisksInteractions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Prostate Health Hair Loss Chronic Pelvic Pain Unproven Uses Side Effects Possible Risks Interactions Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), a member of the palm tree family, is frequently used in complementary and alternative medicine to treat enlarged prostate, hair loss, chronic pelvic pain, and migraines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionWhat to Call a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention What to Call a Provider Ascabis a hardened, protective cover for an injury or wound. It can occur anywhere on the body, including in the nose. A scab in the nose can be fromdrynessor irritation, or it may be due to a serious medical condition. This article will discuss the causes of scabs in the nose, treatment options, and when to contact a healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEar PiercingEar PimplesPsoriasisEar Dermatitis/EczemaDry EarsHeat RashSkin CancerWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderHow to Care for Ear Scabs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ear Piercing Ear Pimples Psoriasis Ear Dermatitis/Eczema Dry Ears Heat Rash Skin Cancer When to See a Healthcare Provider How to Care for Ear Scabs A scab in the ear usually isn’t something to worry about. You can develop a scab in your ear due to a newear piercing, anear pimple, ordry and irritated skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsScabies FeaturesOther SymptomsCausesDiagnosisSimilar ConditionsTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Scabies Features Other Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Similar Conditions Treatment Prevention Scabies commonly presents as a red rash with small bumps that often form a line. Other symptoms of scabies include itching, blistering, and scaling. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),scabiesaffects over 200 million people in the world at any one time. The condition is more common in young children and older adults, especially in poor communities that lack healthcare resources....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are They?SymptomsHow to IdentifyTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are They? Symptoms How to Identify Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Scabiesand chiggers are insect-like parasites that are difficult to spot with the naked eye. Both types of mites cause severe itching. But these pests have far more differences than they do similarities. Treatment for symptoms is different in each case....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions If you find yourself with an itchy, red rash, you may wonder if it is eczema or scabies. Both conditions can cause itching, red patches, and crusty, flaking skin. And both are more common in children than in adults, but that is where the similarities end....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreatment for InflammationManagementTreatment for Scalp ChangesCausesSymptomsWhen No Improvement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treatment for Inflammation Management Treatment for Scalp Changes Causes Symptoms When No Improvement Scalpfolliculitisis a skin condition that affects the hair follicles on the scalp. It causes inflammation within the follicle creating abumpthat can be found anywhere on the scalp or hairline. Treatment will vary based on the underlying cause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsScalp Psoriasis PicturesSymptomsCausesComplicationsTreatmentDoes It Go Away?PreventionWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Scalp Psoriasis Pictures Symptoms Causes Complications Treatment Does It Go Away? Prevention When to Seek Care About 3% of American adults (7.5 million people) havepsoriasis.Of them, nearly half have it on their scalp. This condition is the same as psoriasis anywhere else on the body. However, scalp psoriasis is harder to treat since it’s under the hair....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Dandruff?What Is Psoriasis?SymptomsCausesTreatmentWhen to See a DoctorPrognosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Dandruff? What Is Psoriasis? Symptoms Causes Treatment When to See a Doctor Prognosis Frequently Asked Questions Dandruffis a common condition involving skin flakes, pruritus (itchiness), and a mild redness of the scalp. Inflammation is not a symptom of dandruff. Psoriasis, however, is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesCausesTreatmentHome Remedies and Self-Care TipsWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Causes Treatment Home Remedies and Self-Care Tips When to See a Healthcare Provider Having a scalp rash is uncomfortable, and can be frustrating when you don’t know what’s causing it. Here are many reasons for a head rash or rash on the hairline, and manyscalp conditionsthat cause an itchy scalp on the top, sides, or base of the head....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionCausesMultiple Sclerosis and Speech IssuesTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Causes Multiple Sclerosis and Speech Issues Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Scanning speech is an abnormal speech pattern involving long, abnormal pauses between words or syllables. It occurs as a result of muscle weakness. The problem often happens withmultiple sclerosis (MS). Scanning speech changes the normal flow and pattern of speech....

A fall on an outstretched arm may result in more thanwrist painor a sprain. Such a fall may cause a fracture of the scaphoid (navicular) bone in the wrist. This small bone is one of the eight carpal bones in the wrist. It is sometimes called a “snuffbox” fracture as this area of the wrist is sometimes referred to as the “anatomic snuffbox.” PhotoAlto / Eric Audras / Getty Images...