Scabies is an itchy, highly contagious skin disease caused by an infestation of the human itch mite (Sarcoptes scabies). The tiny mites burrow into the upper layer of the skin where they live and lay eggs. Intense itching and a pimpled skin rash are the most common symptoms of scabies. This skin disease is spread…
A multifetal pregnancy is when a woman is pregnancy with more than a single fetus. Multifetal pregnancies account for approximately 1% of all pregnancies; however they are much higher in women who have used in-vitro fertilization to conceive. The vast majority of multifetal pregnancies are twin pregnancies, but they also consist of triplets, quadruplets, and…
As we age, people begin to notice signs all over their bodies. From muscle aches to joint aches to sagging skin, time takes its toll on all of us. The face is one of the first places where people begin to notice signs of growing older. Full, defined cheeks are quintessentially youthful; however over time…
Neck lift surgery offers the improvement of appearance of the neck. Age is the number one culprit when it comes to sagging skin, and the neck is no stranger to being affected. Many people feel that they have excess skin on their neck resulting in a “turkey wattle.” Others feel that they have no distinction…
The Papanicolaou smear (Pap Test) is a test used to screen women for cervical cancer. Pap tests can find cervical cancer and precancerous cells in the early stages when cervical cancer can be treated. Cervical cancer screening has been effective in reducing the number of deaths from cervical cancer because of the high rate of…
Seeing a gynecologist for the first time is often very overwhelming and nerve wracking for most females. Those parts that have been covered up and treated as private for so long are now being openly discussed and examined by a doctor. For many young ladies, the thought of this appointment is embarrassing and can bring…
Many women and couples today want to have a say-so when it comes to becoming pregnant. Birth control methods have been available for many, many years for women who want to plan their pregnancies, or for those who want to plan not to become pregnant. Contraception is another word for birth control, and there are…
Hormone replacement therapy (now referred to as simply “hormone therapy”) is used to help treat the symptoms of menopause, perimenopause, or a hormone imbalance in a woman’s system. Many women complain of extreme hot flashes, night sweats, lack of libido, and moodiness at the onset of menopause. Hormone replacement therapy is used to help balance the…
X-rays are painless tests that produce images of the structures inside a person’s body. X-ray beams can pass through the body, but the beams are absorbed by structures like bones, muscles, fat, and even air. The absorption of the beams is what allows for the structures to show up on X-ray film. X-rays have been…
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer, accounting for greater than 90% all skin cancer cases with in the U.S. While these cancers almost never metastasize and spread to other parts of the body, they can cause damage to growing and surround tissues. The face is the most common location for…
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