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Contact lenses have come a long way lately, and offer some exciting options for the consumer. You can bat a pair of baby blues one day, then flash golden tiger eyes the next. You can toss your disposable lenses in the trash each night. Or you can leave in your extended wear lenses for an...

What are razor bumps? There are no medicines that specifically cure razor bumps. You can use over-the-counter antibiotic creams to speed up healing, though. Razor bumps are painful raised spots that show up after shaving. They are caused by shaved hairs growing back on themselves. The tip of the hair curls into the surrounding skin...

Introduction to Breast Cancer Recurrence Breast cancer can recur at any time, but most recurrences occur in the first three to five years after initial treatment. Breast cancer can come back as a local recurrence (in the treated breast or near the mastectomy scar) or as a distant recurrence somewhere else in the body. The...

Facts you should know about bullous pemphigoid Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune skin disease characterized by blisters. The cause of bullous pemphigoid is not known. Bullous pemphigoid can involve the lining of the mouth and nose. The diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid is ultimately confirmed by biopsy. Treatment of bullous pemphigoid is individualized and depends on...

Chronic rhinitis and post-nasal drip definition and facts Rhinitis is inflammation of the nose, and post-nasal drip is mucus accumulation in the back of the nose and throat Rhinitis is inflammation of the nose. Symptoms of rhinitis include runny nose (rhinorrhea), nasal itching, nasal congestion, and sneezing. Rhinitis is categorized into allergic rhinitis (hay fever), non-allergic...

What is jet lag? Travel fatigue is a common symptom of jet lag. Jet lag, also called desynchronosis and flight fatigue, is a temporary disorder that causes fatigue, insomnia, and other symptoms as a result of air travel across multiple time zones. It is considered a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, which is a disruption of...

Things to know about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Picture of how red blood cells and platelets form a blood clot There are both superficial and deep veins in the limbs or extremities (arms and legs). A blood clot in the deep veins is a concern because it can cause life-threatening complications. A blood clot (thrombus)...

Introduction Younger women generally do not consider themselves to be at risk for breast cancer. Only 5 percent of all breast cancer cases occur in women under 40 years old. However, breast cancer can strike at any age, and all women should be aware of their personal risk factors for breast cancer. (A risk factor...

What Is sugar? Erythritol is an alternative sweetener. Erythritol is associated with health benefits over sugar because it does not affect blood sugar levels nor does it contribute to increased risks of diabetes and high blood pressure. There are plenty of sweeteners on the market. Sugar alternatives are everywhere, whether they come in pink, yellow,...

Crohn's disease, a type of irritable bowel syndrome (IBD), is linked to a number of eye problems. Most medical reports don’t formally link Crohn's disease and dark eyes or list dark circles around your eyes — also called periorbital pigmentation — as a symptom. Crohn’s disease, a type of irritable bowel syndrome (IBD), is linked...