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Postgraduate Medicine: Patient Notes
Rehabilitation. Canes and crutches. skin disorders. Acne; Hair Loss;Itching; Psoriasis; Psoriasis; Skin cancer. Women's Health Issues. Breast
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Extractions: Patient Notes Patient Notes are handouts that physicians can give patients to help answer their questions. Each one describes a common medical problem, in language patients will appreciate, and typically includes clear and simple advice as well. One (and sometimes more) appears in each issue of Postgraduate Medicine , a peer-reviewed clinical journal for primary care physicians. Collected here and categorized by topic are selected Notes from past issues. Keep checking, as we will make new postings every month. If you are a physician and have an idea for a topic or would like to write a Patient Note for our consideration, please send us an e-mail Find more patient handouts on The Physician and Sportsmedicine's Personal Health Web page. Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders
Postgraduate Medicine: Skin Disorders Symposium: Androgenetic Alopecia
Battling a losing proposition. Max B. Rubin, MD. VOL 102 / NO 2 / AUGUST 1997/ POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE. This is the third of four articles on skin disorders.
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Extractions: Battling a losing proposition Max B. Rubin, MD VOL 102 / NO 2 / AUGUST 1997 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE This is the third of four articles on skin disorders Preview Some degree of hair loss is an inevitable factor in aging for both men and women, although some people are affected more dramatically than others. Anxiety about balding prompts many people to seek solutions from their primary care physician. Unfortunately, physicians do not have a lot to offer except emotional support. In this article, Dr Rubin offers some plain talk about the bare realities of hair loss and the available treatment options. H air loss is universal and inevitable among all humans. Although the process is virtually the physiologic norm, hair has such a powerful role in a person's psychosexual self-image that anxiety about its loss may prompt him or her to seek medical attention. Obviously, hair loss must be evaluated during the patient's relatively brief visit, without the benefit of lengthy observation. Careful attention should be given to history taking, and worried patients should be allowed to express anxiety about the expected outcome (ie, rapid hair loss leading to total baldness). A thorough history usually helps focus on possible causes of alopecia, and the absence of clues to specific disease encourages patients to accept the diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia. There is no question that genetic factors have a role in the development of androgenetic alopecia, but specific hereditary patterns are a poor basis for predicting outcome in individual patients. Androgenetic alopecia is a multifactorial genetic condition whose phenotypic expression is so variable that accurate forecasting is impossible. Certainly, a 25-year-old man from a family in which all other men were totally bald by age 40 would be expected to have a greater chance of advanced alopecia than his age-matched counterpart with no family history of baldness. However, prediction of outcome in patients with a less obvious hereditary pattern is unreliable, and errors are likely. In fact, it is better to tell patients that, at this time, their family history can be considered only a general indication of what may be in store for them.
Allexperts Dermatology Q&A
Directory of experts volunteering to answer questions related to skin disorders.
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Exczema And Skin Disorders Resources
Resources Adoption Allergies Asthma Attachment Cerebral Palsy Cleft ConstipationFeeding Prematurity Seizures Sensory Integration skin disorders Sleep Speech
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Common Skin Disorders - Dermatology Health Guide
Dermatology. Common skin disorders. Though seldom life threatening, skindisorders can be uncomfortable and may cause chronic disabilities.
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Extractions: Related Resources Within UMM Dept. of Dermatology Dermatology The skin is one of the most vulnerable organs of the body. Though seldom life threatening, skin disorders can be uncomfortable and may cause chronic disabilities. In addition, because the skin is so visible, skin disorders can lead to psychological stress. There are many disorders of the skin that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory above are some of the conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview. If you cannot find the condition in which you are interested, please visit the Online Resources page in this web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic.
DermCosmetics.com - Kinerase Information
Specializes in the therapy of skin disorders, aesthetic services and corrective cosmetic surgery. Plus offers a wide range of products, featuring Kinerase cream for photoaging.
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Extractions: Order Online Now Kinerase is a new antiaging product. Kinerase represents a unique breakthrough in skin care - an antiwrinkle treatment that causes virtually no skin irritation. Kinerase is a cytokine (an essential plant growth factor that has been shown to delay age-related changes in vitro cultured human cells). Kinerase is neither an exfoliant nor a dermal irritant and does not thin the skin. Kinerase can be applied on the hands, chest, shoulders and other sun-damaged areas. There are no restrictions on the use of Kinerase by pregnant or nursing women. Kinerase users typically see results in 4 to 6 weeks. There are no restrictions on how long Kinerase can be used. Kinerase can be used concurrently with other skin products. There are no skin types, known disorders or diseases that preclude the use of Kinerase.
Home Page - Dermatology Health Guide
Other physicians and specialists, also part of the treatment team,are involved in the prevention and treatment of skin disorders.
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Extractions: The skin is the largest organ of the body, weighing approximately six pounds. Being the outer protective covering of the body, and being exposed to the environment, the skin is very vulnerable to growths, rashes, discolorations, cysts, burns, injuries, infections, and other disorders. Dermatology is the study of skin diseases and conditions. A dermatologist treats disorders relating to the skin, hair, and nails. A dermatologist is a physician who has completed medical school, a year of hospital residency, and at least three more years of intensive medical training. At this time, a dermatologist is eligible to take the board certification examination offered by the American Board of Dermatologists. Currently, there are close to 8,500 board-certified dermatologists in the US. Other physicians and specialists, also part of the treatment team, are involved in the prevention and treatment of skin disorders.
The Book Of Skin Describes Skins Disorders That Can Be Imporved Or Resolved With
The good news for many suffers some chronic skin disorders is that completediet revision will often improve and sometimes resolve skin symptoms.
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Extractions: Home Products and Services Medical Information Orders ... Modular Nutrition Alpha Nutrition Health Education Series The Book of Skin Table of Contents Publications eBook Information Alpha Nutrition Program ... Order Online If you manage skin diseases as ecological problems, you get better results than if you assume that each disease has a single cause and single cure. The skin is a meeting place for disease- causing agents coming from the outside and the inside at the same time. Six skin management strategies are: Food Holiday, Alpha ENF Complete, Comprehensive Diet Revision Careful skin cleaning and disinfection Avoidance of harmful topical skin products Supportive medical therapies Sustained, superior nutrition The good news for many suffers some chronic skin disorders is that complete diet revision will often improve and sometimes resolve skin symptoms. We recommend complete diet revision to people with Moderate to severe eczema Persistent or recurrent hives of more than 4 weeks duration Acne Rosacea All skin disorders associated with digestive disorders.
Emuphoria Pure Emu Oil
Products which aid in relieving arthritic pain, scarring, Chrons disease and ulcerative colitis, skin disorders and contain natural antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Located in Rustenburg, South Africa. Prices listed in rand.
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Skin Therapy Rescue With Alpha Nutrition
Many skin disorders can be treated with diet revision;eczema, hives, psoriasis, dermatitis herpetiformis.
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Extractions: Home Products and Services Medical Information Orders ... Modular Nutrition Skin Rescue The Solution - Alpha Nutrition Skin Rescue Starter Pack Order Skin Starter Pack Eczema Hives (Urticaria) ... Ultra Violet Alpha Nutrition The good news for many suffers of chronic skin disorders is that complete diet revision will often improve and sometimes resolve the symptoms. You will change your whole eating and life-style and you cannot go back to old behaviors without reactivating the disease. The three management strategies are: Food Holiday, Alpha ENF Complete, Comprehensive Diet Revision Supportive physical therapies
Wrinkles, Aging Skin & Skin Disorders Guidelines And Treatment Information.
Aging Skin and Wrinkles Guidelines. These guidelines about aging skin and wrinklesare for information and not to be construed as medical advice.
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Extractions: These guidelines about aging skin and wrinkles are for information and not to be construed as medical advice. It is not suggested that you should forego seeking the services of medically trained personnel, however, alternative solutions are offered here that may be of benefit to those who are seeking to reduce their wrinkles and generally improve their skin health. Emu oil and selected herbs such as aloe vera, cats claw, ginger, lavender, and neem have a long history of being beneficial to diseased or damaged skin. General Guidelines As we age, changes are seen and felt with our skin. The skin is the body's largest organ and is often subjected to abuses and neglect. Our skin dries out, gets wrinkled, and can become dotted with spots and growths. Our skin tends to heal more slowly and is more easily damaged. Many of these changes are normal and should be expected. As collagen and elastin weaken causing the skin to lose its elasticity. The tendency to wrinkle can be inherited, but other factors cannot be discounted. Excessive exposure to sun and cigarette smoking can also be causes of skin wrinkling. Some of the damaged caused by the sun is preventable by wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater. Some people have reported less skin damage due to sun exposure by applying emu oil before the exposure.
Wrinkles, Aging Skin & Skin Disorders Guidelines And Treatments Information.
treatments and therapies. Alternative solutions might work better forskin disorders than drugs and hard chemicals. Women's and men's
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Extractions: Aging Skin and Wrinkles Guidelines As we age, changes are seen and felt with our skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body and is often subjected to abuses and neglect. Our skin dries out, gets wrinkled, and can become dotted with spots and growths. Our skin tends to heal more slowly and is more easily damaged. Many of these changes are normal and should be expected. As collagen and elastin weaken causing the skin to lose its elasticity. The tendency to wrinkle can be inherited, but other factors cannot be discounted. Excessive exposure to sun and cigarette smoking can also be causes of skin wrinkling. Some of the damaged caused by the sun is preventable by wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater. Some people have reported less skin damage due to sun exposure by applying emu oil before the exposure. Dry skin can become itchy and have some flaking. People who live in the colder climates often report skin irritation. Products with emu oil and aloe vera have been very helpful in keeping the skin moist. Older people are more likely to develop seborrheic keratose, brown or black spots and are wart-like. While not being cancerous, they can be unattractive. Another common condition is the outbreak of small bright red spots called cherry angiomas. Over 80% of the older people develop these spots.
Alexa Web Search - Subjects > Health > Products And Shopping
Sites in Products and Shopping (1). Related Subjects. Conditions and Diseases skin disorders Acne (39); Health Conditions and Diseases Allergies (53);
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SKIN DISORDERS WITH ADVANCED DISEASE
skin disorders With Advanced Disease (CD4+ COUNT 200 cells/mm3). Oralcandidiasis. More than 90% of patients will have oral candidiasis
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Extractions: However, it may also present as diffuse oropharyngeal hyperaemia (erythematous thrush) or as depapillation of the tongue and angular cheilitis (Fig.3). Most patients respond to oral nystatin suspensions. If thrush is severe or if oesophageal or vaginal candidiasis is also present an oral azole like fluconazole can be used. In advanced HIV disease, low gastric acidity is often present and reduces the absorption of imidazole antifungal therapies such as ketoconazole and itraconazole. Oral hairy leukoplakia More than 90% of patients will have oral candidiasis at some stage of their disease, most commonly at low CD4+ counts. The most typical appearance is as a white thick exudate on the oral mucosa (pseudomembranous thrush). However, it may also present as diffuse oropharyngeal hyperaemia (erythematous thrush) or as depapillation of the tongue and angular cheilitis (Fig.3). Most patients respond to oral nystatin suspensions. If thrush is severe or if oesophageal or vaginal candidiasis is also present an oral azole like fluconazole can be used. In advanced HIV disease, low gastric acidity is often present and reduces the absorption of imidazole antifungal therapies such as ketoconazole and itraconazole.
SKIN DISORDERS AT EARLY AND INTERMEDIATE STAGES OF DISEASE
skin disorders At Early And Intermediate Stages Of Disease(CD4+ COUNT200500 cells/mm3). Seborrhoeic dermatitis. This type of eczema
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Extractions: back next Skin Disorders At Early And Intermediate Stages Of Disease(CD4+ COUNT 200-500 cells/mm3) Seborrhoeic dermatitis This type of eczema, seen in up to 85% of HIV-infected patients, initially affects the scalp, face, neck, axillae and groin. As the CD4 count declines the extent and severity of seborrhea increase and the response to therapy decreases. Lesions may also be psoriaform in morphology, leading to diagnostic confusion. Treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis involves the topical application of low-to-midpotency corticosteroids. Topical preparations with ketoconazole or sulfacetamide may also benefit some patients. Shampoos containing selenium sulfide may be used daily, whereas ketoconazole shampoo is used twice weekly. A topical corticosteroid lotion or gel may be massaged into the scalp following shampooing. Scabies Scabies presents in a typical form when the CD4+ lymphocyte counts are greater than 200 cells/mm3. Small pruritic papules and burrows are found in warm, moist areas such as the axillae, interdigital web spaces, and buttocks (Fig. 1). Therapy includes topical benzyl benzoate emulsion and gamma benzene hexachloride. Xerosis and acquired ichthyosis About 25-30% of HIV-infected patients have dry, pruritic, scaling skin (xerosis). Occasionally, the scaling can be more severe resembling 'fish scales' (ichthyosis). Treatment of these conditions includes emollients and occasionally combination topical preparations including 10% urea or 10-20% salicylic acid.
Types Of Eczema, Their Causes And Treatments
Explains how eczema covers a range of skin disorders and skin rashesthat cause itching and redness. Discusses psychological effects
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Extractions: This site provides information about an often misunderstood disease. Eczema is a medical term for skin disorders that cause inflammation, skin rashes, and intense itching, which can appear anywhere on the body. An estimated fifteen million people in the United States alone exhibit symptoms of atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema. Although no cure exists, treatment can reduce and minimize its symptoms. Many people react unfavorably to visible skin disorders on other people. They avoid touching and even hesitate to approach a person with red blotches or scaly patches. They probably fail to consider how painful their reaction may be to the sufferer, who may experience feelings of shame and loss of self-esteem.
HealingWell.com Library - News And Articles
Search Web HealthPortal Nutrition Fitness Looks skin disorders Topics Acne;Dry Skin; Eczema; Itchiness; Lupus; Psoriasis; Ringworm; Rosacea; Varicose Veins;
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Dermatology Information Guide - Presented By University Of Maryland Medicine
skin disorders (Dermatology). welcome to the Dermatology Information Guide, presentedby University of Maryland Medicine Common Disorders. skin disorders.
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Extractions: Facts about skin The skin is the largest organ of the body, weighing approximately six pounds. Being the outer protective covering of the body, and being exposed to the environment, the skin is very vulnerable to growths, rashes, discolorations, cysts, burns, injuries, infections and other disorders. What is dermatology? Dermatology is the study of skin diseases and conditions. A dermatologist treats disorders relating to the skin, hair and nails. A dermatologist is a doctor who has completed medical school, a year of hospital residency and at least three more years of intensive medical training. The American Board of Dermatologists reports there are about 8,500 board-certified dermatologists in the U.S.
Olin Health Center - Browse Categories
Results 2, Categories Main Categories ? General Health ? Skindisorders and care skin disorders and care. Web Sites. National
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OHSU Health.com - Dermatology
Dermatology Index Anatomy of the Skin Skin Tests Describing a Skin Condition Commonskin disorders Skin Growths and Pigmentation Disorders Skin Inflammation
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Extractions: Allergy and Asthma Arthritis Alternative Medicine Blood Disorders Bone Disorders Breast Health Cancer Cardiovascular Diseases Childbirth and Pregnancy Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Disorders Drug Information Ear, Nose and Throat Endocrinology Environmental Medicine Eyecare Glossary Gynecology: Health/Oncology Home Health Care Household/Common Emergency Infectious Diseases Men's Health Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Oral Health Orthopaedics Pathology Pediatrics Plastic Surgery Pregnancy and Childbirth Prostate Health Radiology Respiratory Disorders Skin Cancer Spine, Shoulder and Pelvis Surgical Care Travel Medicine Urology Women's Health Wednesday, March 19 Dermatology T he skin is the largest organ of the body, weighing approximately six pounds. Being the outer protective covering of the body, and being exposed to the environment, the skin is very vulnerable to growths, rashes, discolorations, cysts, burns, injuries, infections, and other disorders. D ermatology is the study of skin diseases and conditions. A dermatologist treats disorders relating to the skin, hair, and nails. A dermatologist is a physician who has completed medical school, a year of hospital residency, and at least three more years of intensive medical training. At this time, a dermatologist is eligible to take the board certification examination offered by the American Board of Dermatologists. Currently, there are close to 8,500 board-certified dermatologists in the US.

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