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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Causes Sinus Pain?Sinus Pain TreatmentsOver-the-Counter Sinus Pain ReliefSinus Pain Home RemediesNatural Sinus Pain ReliefSummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Causes Sinus Pain? Sinus Pain Treatments Over-the-Counter Sinus Pain Relief Sinus Pain Home Remedies Natural Sinus Pain Relief Summary Frequently Asked Questions Sinus pain relief can often start at home. However, you may need to see your healthcare provider for sinus pain treatment depending on the cause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTo Offset PainTo Improve PosturePositions and PosesOn Long Drives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents To Offset Pain To Improve Posture Positions and Poses On Long Drives Your sitting position has a more significant impact on how you feel than you might think. Poor sitting posture can put your spine out of alignment and cause muscle and bone problems, leading toneck and back pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyLong-Term EffectsBirth vs. Later in LifeTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Long-Term Effects Birth vs. Later in Life Treatment Situs inversusis a rare ailment in which a person’s internal organs are arranged in a mirror image (a reversal) of normal organ placement. This problem iscongenital(present at birth) and linked to several genetic mutations. Situs inversus, or status inversusviscerum, describes the broader issue in which the soft organs (viscera) are reversed....

Tennis star Venus Williams went public in 2014 about an illness that has given her trouble for years—Sjögren’s disease. We have anecdotal evidence that this disease is common in those of us withfibromyalgiaandchronic fatigue syndrome.By itself, Sjögren’s is enough to derail even an otherwise-healthy competitive athlete. Williams had to withdraw from a recent tournament because she was too fatigued to lift her arm. She toldTheNew York Times, “The fatigue is hard to explain unless you have it…And the more I tried to push through it, the tougher it got....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Sjögren’s disease(formerly known as Sjögren’s syndrome) is anautoimmune diseasethat affects moisture-producing glands and tissues, causing dry eyes and mouth, joint pain, mouth infections, and other chronic (long-lasting) symptoms. Over time, the lack of moisture can start to damage the lungs, kidneys, and nervous system. The diagnosis of Sjögren’s disease involves multiple tests, including blood tests that can detect autoimmune antibodies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Skene’s GlandsSkene’s Gland CancerSigns and SymptomsTreatment and OutlookCysts and Other Conditions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Skene’s Glands Skene’s Gland Cancer Signs and Symptoms Treatment and Outlook Cysts and Other Conditions Females can very rarely develop cancer in a pair of organs called theSkene’s glands, which originate from the same tissues in anembryothat give rise to the prostate gland. However, females cannot getprostate cancerbecause they don’t haveprostate glandslike males....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSun Care TipsSkin Care TipsHerbs and Supplements Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sun Care Tips Skin Care Tips Herbs and Supplements While vitiligo, aninflammatory disorderthat causesskinto lose its pigment (color), isn’t harmful or life-threatening, it can be challenging to live with. Impacting physical appearance, this chronic, incurableskin pigmentation disordercan lower self-esteem, leading to feelings of social stigma and mental health challenges.If you have this condition, you’ll need to take concrete steps to protect your skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRoleTriggers of DamageSymptomsRepairing the Skin BariierMaintaining the Skin Barrier Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Role Triggers of Damage Symptoms Repairing the Skin Bariier Maintaining the Skin Barrier Your skin barrier is the outermost layer of your skin and performs complex functions that impact almost every organ system. It is your primary barrier against infections, injuries, and toxic substances. Your skin barrier comprises four layers that work together: the physical, chemical, microbiome, and immunological layers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearanceOther Cancers Causing RashSeeing a ProviderSoothing a RashTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance Other Cancers Causing Rash Seeing a Provider Soothing a Rash Treatment Skin cancer rash can have a variety of appearances, while cancer-related red spots on skin can cause an itchy, red rash that looks similar to contact dermatitis, allergic reaction, and other causes of rash. Continue reading to learn how a cancer rash looks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of CancerWhat It Looks LikeRisk FactorsHow to Do a Self-ExamDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Cancer What It Looks Like Risk Factors How to Do a Self-Exam Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Prognosis Skin canceron the scalp can appear as a new or changing mole or wart, a bleeding scab that doesn’t heal, a scaly patch, or a scar. Thesemalignant(cancerous) lesions can develop unnoticed, hidden under hair or a hat, and on parts of your head that you can’t see....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBasal CellSquamous CellMelanomaMerkel CellRarer CancersPre-Cancers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Basal Cell Squamous Cell Melanoma Merkel Cell Rarer Cancers Pre-Cancers Skin cancers can generally be grouped into four categories:basal cell carcinoma,squamous cell carcinoma,melanoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer, but also the least aggressive. While melanoma is rarer, it is responsible for the majority of skin cancer deaths....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of Protecting ItDamage to the AreaSkin Care RoutineCosmetic Procedures Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Protecting It Damage to the Area Skin Care Routine Cosmetic Procedures The décolletage, the delicate skin on the neck and chest, is often forgotten during a skin care routine. This area in people with female anatomy can be particularly susceptible to visible signs of aging andsun damagedue to its high ultraviolet (UV) light exposure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSun SpotsVitiligoBirthmarksInjury or TraumaMelasmaTinea VersicolorAddison’s DiseaseDermatitisRosaceaPsoriasisSkin CancerHome Remedies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sun Spots Vitiligo Birthmarks Injury or Trauma Melasma Tinea Versicolor Addison’s Disease Dermatitis Rosacea Psoriasis Skin Cancer Home Remedies Skin discoloration can affect large or small patches of skin. It can be a natural part of aging or the sign of an underlying condition that needs medical attention. Certain health conditions can cause changes to a person’s skin color such as hypopigmentation, which is the whitening or lightening of the skin, orhyperpigmentation, the darkening of the skin....