What are bedbugs and lice? What are their main differences? Share Your Story Symptoms of bedbug bites include red, itchy bite marks on the face, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and back. What are bedbugs? The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is considered a public health pest, but bedbugs do not transmit or spread disease. bedbugs...
What is breast reconstruction? Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure used to restore a woman's breast to a normal shape and size after mastectomy (entire breast removed) or after lumpectomy (part of the breast is removed). This can be achieved by either using the patient's own tissue or using implants (prosthetics). If the nipple and...
Facts you should know about blackheads Share Your Story Blackheads are composed of dried sebum (oil) and dead skin cells. Blackheads can be present in a number of skin diseases. Blackheads are a prime component of teenage acne. Blackhead removal, unless performed by a professional, can produce significant skin trauma. What are blackheads? When the...
Stress can make the skin break into hives Yes, the stress can make the skin break into hives. Stress induces a chemical response in the body that makes the skin more sensitive. It releases the hormone, cortisol, in the body that directs the gland in the skin to produce more oil, causing more skin problems....
Eczema may be persistent and difficult to treat Eczema may be persistent and difficult to treat. A combination of various treatment modalities may be required to treat eczema and control flare-ups. Despite successful treatment, flare-ups may still occur. Treatment of eczema also involves identifying and avoiding skin irritants or food allergies, avoiding extreme temperatures, and...
Flea bites in humans definition and facts Readers Comments 11 Share Your Story Picture of Flea Bites Fleas are a parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds. The most common flea species in the U.S. is the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis. "Sand fleas" are not a type of flee. They are...
What are bedbugs? Share Your Story Their highest bedbugs concentration is usually within about 8 feet of a location where people sleep. They are active (seek a blood meal) at nighttime and just before dawn; they usually bite any exposed area of the skin (for example, the arms, hands, neck, and face). Bedbugs are parasites...
What is lice vs. dandruff? Lice and dandruff both lead to itchy skin on your scalp. But they are very different conditions. An itchy scalp is an annoying problem that no one enjoys. You want to fix it fast but you might not know what’s causing the itch. It could be dandruff or it might...
Birthmark facts Birthmarks are composed of various types of normal tissue or pigment that have lost their way to their normal destination during fetal development. Most birthmarks are small and do not produce medical problems. The most common birthmarks are composed of either pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) or blood vessels. Rarely, certain birthmarks can be a...
What is the best treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa? Hidrahenitis suppurativa is condition that causes pus-filled boils on the forearms. Hidrahenitis suppurativa is treated with oral and topical antibiotics, compresses, laser therapy and surgery. If you repeatedly have painful bumps in your armpits or groin, you might have hidradenitis suppurativa. This is a common condition in...