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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Frequently Asked Questions Eyelash mites are microscopic arthropods that live on or near hair follicles. On human beings, two types of mites—calledDemodex folliculorumandDemodex brevis—commonly exist on the face and, particularly, the eyelashes. Most of the time, humans andDemodexmites coexist with no problem. But on occasion, the mites can multiply exponentially, resulting in an infestation that can manifest with red, irritated eyes and itchy, crusty eyelids, known as demodicosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Face mites, also known asDemodex folliculorum(D. folliculorum)are microscopic tick-like organisms. These demodex mites aren’t visible on the face. They live in thehair folliclesin your skin, especially around the eyelids and lashes, and feed on dead skin cells and oils.Demodex brevis (D. brevis),a second type,usually lives on thin, wrinkled skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceRisk FactorsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Risk Factors Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prevention There are two types of HSV that can cause genital herpes: HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 is more common in oral herpes (cold sores or fever blisters). HSV-2 is more common in genital herpes. HPV strains, such as HPV 6 and 11, also cause genital sores. This article discusses what you need to know about female genital sores....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStructureTypesFunctionAssociated Conditions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Structure Types Function Associated Conditions Fibroblastsare specialized cells in the body essential for the structure of tissues. They produceproteinsthat make up the components of the extracellular matrix (ECM), which serves as a scaffolding for other cells.This makes fibroblasts important components ofconnective tissue, the fibrous material that holds organs and tissues in place. These cells serve several important functions in every organ system and body part....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Do They Look Like?Causes and Risk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentOther DiagnosesPreventionWhen to See a Healthcare Professional Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Do They Look Like? Causes and Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Other Diagnoses Prevention When to See a Healthcare Professional Flat warts are usually harmless.Flat warts are often light brown and can be found on areas of the body that are frequently shaved....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFlavonoids in FoodsWhat Do Flavonoids Do?Dosage and TreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Flavonoids in Foods What Do Flavonoids Do? Dosage and Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Flavonoidsare phytonutrients found in plants, fruits, vegetables, grains, bark, roots, stems, flowers, tea, and wine. Some of the beneficial properties of flavonoids include beingantioxidants, reducinginflammation, preventing mutation, interfering with the development of cancer, and regulating key cellular enzyme functions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFlea Bites CausesHow to Identify Flea BitesComplicationsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Flea Bites Causes How to Identify Flea Bites Complications Treatment Fleas are parasitic insects that feed on the blood of mammals and birds. When a human has flea bites, they appear as itchy bumps, often in groups of three. Fleas are known for their leaping capabilities. They can jump more than 100 times their body length, making them resilient and pervasive in their ability to leap from host to host....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does FODMAP Mean?What FODMAPs DoTypes of FODMAP SugarsFODMAPs and StressTaking Control of Your Diet Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does FODMAP Mean? What FODMAPs Do Types of FODMAP Sugars FODMAPs and Stress Taking Control of Your Diet Perhaps it was a dinner with asparagus and apple pie that left you feeling bloated and miserable. Or maybe it was that pasta salad at lunch, the one that made you wonder if it was something you ate....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Food AllergiesSymptomsWhen Does It Start?CausesDiagnosisTestingTreatmentSevere Food Allergy ReactionPreventionCopingNext in Food Allergies GuideThe 9 Most Common Food Allergies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Food Allergies Symptoms When Does It Start? Causes Diagnosis Testing Treatment Severe Food Allergy Reaction Prevention Coping Next in Food Allergies Guide A food allergy develops when your body’simmune systemresponds abnormally to a particular food. Foods like shellfish, peanuts, and eggs commonly trigger this reaction, ranging from mild to severe or life-threatening....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesFoot Cramp SensationStretchingOther StrategiesWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Foot Cramp Sensation Stretching Other Strategies When to See a Provider Foot cramps will usually go away with stretching and massaging. Wearing supportive shoes can help prevent them from happening. You should see your healthcare provider if foot cramps persist or continue to come back. Causes of Foot Cramps There are many different causes of foot cramps, including physical activity, poorly-fitting footwear, electrolyte imbalances, health conditions, and medications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Treatment Once thought to be an abnormal symptom, they are now considered to be a normal skin variation. Fordyce spots are very common, occurring in 70–80% of adults. Read on to learn about the symptoms of Fordyce spots and what to do if you want to treat them. Wongsakorn Napaeng / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of FrecklesContributors to FrecklesAre They Dangerous?Freckles vs. Sun SpotsFreckles vs. MolesWhen to Seek Medical CarePrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Freckles Contributors to Freckles Are They Dangerous? Freckles vs. Sun Spots Freckles vs. Moles When to Seek Medical Care Prevention Freckles are small, light brown, or reddish spots on the skin. They usually appear on areas exposed to the sun, like your face, arms, hands, back, or chest....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCauses of UlcersDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsPreventionOutlookFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes of Ulcers Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prevention Outlook Frequently Asked Questions A peptic ulcer is an open sore or a break in the lining of the organs in the upper digestive tract (the esophagus, the stomach, and the first part of thesmall intestine called the duodenum). Ulcers found in the stomach are called gastric ulcers....