A sebaceous cyst is a harmless, closed sac that is found in the skin and sometimes forms dome-shaped lumps that is attached to the epidermis that can shift over the underlying tissues. The cyst consists of swollen follicles of hair or lumps due to skin trauma. The sebaceous cyst usually forms on the neck, shoulder, […]
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De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a sore condition that involves the tendons found in the side of the thumb. It causes pain when turning the wrist, grasping any object or making a fist. It can also be caused by repetitive movement of the hand and wrist such as playing golf or racket sports, working in a
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A cut in the nose is usually caused by careless picking of the nose. Frequent picking of the nose can irritate the lining of the nose and result to cuts and bleeding. Careless picking of the nose using nails or sharp objects can also result to unintentional cuts. Some end up with inner wounds due
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A pinched nerve in the hip is due to damage to the nerve such as compression, stretching and constriction. This area of the body is responsible for movements of the body and injury to the area causes severe pain. A pinched nerve in the hip is usually caused by a herniated disc or other conditions
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The brown recluse spider has venom that causes serious injury and even death. The brown recluse spider is not an aggressive spider but will bite when they are accidentally disturbed. Their bites are necrotizing which causes dying of the skin. These spiders can be found in dry, secluded areas such as under logs or piles
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When treating a draining wound, it is important to have an idea of what a normal drainage looks like. An open wound or a wound that is healing has different kinds of drainage. Drainage such as clear fluid, traces of blood and yellow discharge are common. This is due to the liquid and protein found
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Heatstroke is a severe condition due to overheating of the body. It is caused by prolonged physical exertion that causes an increase in the body temperature above 104 F. If not treated properly, it can damage the brain, kidneys, heart and the muscles. Symptoms of heatstroke Changes in the mental state such as agitation, confusion,
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A skin flap is a healthy skin that is partly disconnected and moved to cover a nearby wound. The skin flap has skin, fat and muscle. Usually, a skin flap is still attached to the skin and underlying blood vessel. A skin flap can also include muscle and cartilage. Skin flaps can be unpleasant and
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Scalded skin is a burn caused by hot liquids or steam that can be very painful. Immediate treatment of the condition lessens discomfort. In a first-degree scald, the skin becomes red, swollen and painful. For a second-degree burn, there are blisters, swelling and pain while a third-degree burn is characterized by charred, leathery or skin
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Necrotic wounds are simple injuries of the skin that becomes worse by the death of the cells of the skin. This condition is caused by inadequate supply of blood and oxygen which causes the cells to become acidic and consume itself. The wounds appear as dark brown or blackish discoloration of the skin which is
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