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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesWhat Else Could It Be?Pop or Not?Self-CareNext Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes What Else Could It Be? Pop or Not? Self-Care Next Steps An occasional painful scalp pimple can form due to a clogged pore or inflamed hair follicle, but multiple or chronic painful scalp pimples may signal a different problem. Scalpfolliculitis, also known as acne necrotica miliaris orPropionibacteriumfolliculitis, is an inflammatory condition that causes small pustules (pimples that contain a yellowish fluid)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Complications Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Frequently Asked Questions You can developshingleson the face. The rash looks like a group of small blisters or lesions that can itch, burn, or tingle. With treatment, the lesions and pain should subside in 3 to 5 weeks. Shingles on the face can lead to severe complications. While the rash is typically limited to one side of your face, it can extend to your ear, eye, mouth, or scalp....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsWhat It Looks LikeIs It Reversible?TreatmentPreventing Flares and PainMonitoring for Infection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is What It Looks Like Is It Reversible? Treatment Preventing Flares and Pain Monitoring for Infection This article will discuss what stasis dermatitis symptoms look like and its treatment options. It will also cover preventive measures. Reproduced with permission from © DermNet New Zealand and © Raimo Suhonenwww....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsViral InfectionsBacterial InfectionsParasitic InfectionsTreatmentWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Viral Infections Bacterial Infections Parasitic Infections Treatment When to See a Provider Mild stomach infections usually resolve on their own and only require self-care to help ease symptoms. In rare cases,antibioticsmay be prescribed to treat severe bacterial gastroenteritis. This article describes the symptoms and causes of different types of stomach infections....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomySymptomsExercises for TightnessStretches for WeaknessTriggersAssociated ConditionsPhysical Therapy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Symptoms Exercises for Tightness Stretches for Weakness Triggers Associated Conditions Physical Therapy Thepsoas muscleis deep within the body, near the pelvis and spine. It is a type of muscle known as a fusiform muscle, which describes muscle narrow toward the ends and wider in the middle. Some people may experience pain in the psoas muscle for a variety of reasons, including:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHow It WorksHow Cymbalta Is TakenWhat to ExpectSide EffectsInteractions and PrecautionsTalk With Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview How It Works How Cymbalta Is Taken What to Expect Side Effects Interactions and Precautions Talk With Your Healthcare Provider Nerve pain — a side effect ofHIV medicationsand the infection itself — can be treated with duloxetine (Cymbalta), a common antidepressant....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Burn BlistersAt-Home CareWhat Not to DoWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Burn Blisters At-Home Care What Not to Do When to See a Healthcare Provider Treatment Prevention A burn blister is a bubble of clear fluid under the skin that forms as the body’s way of protecting a burned area. The fluid, called serum, is similar toplasma(the clear liquid element in your blood) and contains proteins and other components believed to promote wound healing....

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) on the inner side of the knee is most often torn when there is a force that strikes the outside of the knee.The MCL attempts to resist the knee bending sideways and tears if the force is too great. When this happens, you may face a recovery time of days to months, depending on the grade of theMCL tear. Fortunately, most often surgery is not necessary for the treatment of an MCL tear....

Essential thrombocythemia(ET) is one of a group of blood disorders called myeloproliferative neoplasms. Other types of myeloproliferative neoplasms include primary myelofibrosis andpolycythemia vera. Genetic mutations in essential thrombocythemia lead toextremely high platelet counts(thrombocytosis). Many people are without symptoms at the time of diagnosis and will have a normal life expectancy. Complications include: The majority of people will require therapy at some point to prevent complications. However, life expectancy is similar to or slightly less than the healthy general population....

There are a few simple treatments for a pinched nerve. If these don’t work, your healthcare provider may consider more aggressive options. This article looks at how a pinched nerve is diagnosed and treated. Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin Pinched Nerve Diagnosis When you have radicular pain in your neck, your healthcare provider will first look for red flags that could point to other more serious conditions. These include: If any concerning signs are present, your healthcare provider will order additional tests....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Can Help?How It LooksSelf-CareCaretaking Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Can Help? How It Looks Self-Care Caretaking This article will discuss creams and medications that can soothe adult diaper rash. It will also cover ways to prevent and keep the rash from returning. Strelciuc Dumitru / Getty Images What Helps Adult Diaper Rash? One of the best ways to treat an adult diaperrashis to change diapers or pads as soon as they become soiled....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPain LocationCausesDiagnosisWorsening SymptomsTreatmentTemporary Pain ReliefManaging Chronic Pain Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pain Location Causes Diagnosis Worsening Symptoms Treatment Temporary Pain Relief Managing Chronic Pain Almost everyone experiences back pain at one point or another, which can be debilitating. Abulging discis a common cause of low-back or neck pain. It happens when one of yourintervertebral discs(the fluid-filled cushions that are between bones in the spine, called vertebrae) moves out of place....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSIgnsCausesPain TreatmentNon-Surgical OptionsSurgical OptionsRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents SIgns Causes Pain Treatment Non-Surgical Options Surgical Options Recovery Claw toe is a foot deformity that causes painful toe-curling. If you have claw toe, your toes will point upward at the joint closest to the foot but bend sharply downward at the middle and third joint.This gives the toes a claw-like appearance, and it can lead to painful calluses on your toes and feet....