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Living with rosacea can be challenging. While the skin condition itself only rarely causes medical complications, the cosmetic effects vary from person to person. And it’s not uncommon to feel a substantial emotional burden due to the symptoms. If you have rosacea, stress and anxiety may worsen your symptoms. Learning to cope with rosacea is different for each person. Getting social support, using makeup effectively, and knowing your triggers are all strategies to consider as you focus on living your best life with rosacea....

A good number of patients present reporting a red, dry rash on the face, often affecting the sides of the nose and eyebrow area. Often, this is caused by a rash called seborrheic dermatitis. While many people may think of seborrheic dermatitis as a scalp condition, it can also affect the face, chest, and other hair-bearing areas. Sometimes, this condition is referred to as seborrheic eczema. When affecting the scalp, it may be referred to as dandruff when mild, or as scalp psoriasis, or as cradle cap in babies....

Cleft lip and palate are two of the most common birth defects worldwide today. They affect approximately 1 in 800 babies born today in the United States, though the incidence climbs to 1 in 500 to 600 worldwide. As a result, surgery to repair a cleft lip and/or cleft palate is one of the most common reconstructive procedures performed by plastic surgeons around the world. The condition can range from a very mild to a very significant separation in the upper lip and/or roof of the mouth....

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a leading causes of tooth loss among adults. It develops when the gum tissue, particularly the deep supporting tissue and potentially the bone surrounding teeth, becomes infected and inflamed. It can be a result of poor diabetes control and has also been linked to heart disease and stroke. In the early stage, gum disease is called gingivitis and is reversible. Once bone loss occurs, however, treatment is considerably more challenging....

Many women find that their IBS symptoms worsen around the time of their period. When this happens, it is not too much of a stretch to wonder if perhaps the problem has to do with the reproductive organs and not the bowel. Endometriosis is a gynecological disorder that, like IBS, can result in symptoms of abdominal pain and cramping. This overview of endometriosis and its possible overlap with IBS can help you to determine if you have been diagnosed accurately....

An estimated 16 million Americans suffer from rosacea. Lately, there has been a trending link that when we clear up a patient’s digestive issues their rosacea clears up as well. The patients are usually ecstatic and want to know how this has happened. It happens because of the link between Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and rosacea. Rosacea is a dermatologic issue, whereas IBS is related to the bowel system. However, studies have found a link between disturbed gut flora and rosacea skin manifestations....

Low back pain is a common occurrence. It is one of the most common diagnoses seen in physical therapy clinics, and it is one of the leading causes of lost time at work. If you have low back pain, then you know how difficult it can be to move, work, or enjoy the recreational time. When low back pain strikes, you likely want to take control of it quickly to make it go away and stay away....

A growing body of evidence is strengthening the connection between sleep and borderline personality disorder (BPD). In a new study, researchers in the Czech Republic found that addressing insomnia may play a role in helping manage the condition. Key Takeaways A study published in February found that insomnia can exacerbate symptoms associated with borderline personality disorder.Research suggests that many people with borderline personality disorder may have trouble sleeping.Dialectical behavioral therapy, a common treatment for people with borderline personality disorder, could help learn to sleep better....

Broken elbows are common injuries in children. Many activities kids participate in making their elbows vulnerable to injury. Furthermore, there are several growth plates (areas of bone that are actively growing) around the elbow joint. These growth plates are susceptible to injury. Children who have elbow injuries should be evaluated by a healthcare provider for a fracture. Many activities can cause elbow fractures in children, but jungle gyms are a large culprit....

AIDS dementia complex (ADC), also known as HIV encephalopathy, is a neurological disorder directly caused by HIV. It is a condition classified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an AIDS-defining condition and is characterized by the deterioration of cognitive, motor and behavioral function, the symptoms of which can include: Memory and concentration problemsDiminished emotional and/or intellectual responseMarked behavioral changesDiminished strength/frailtyLoss of fine motor skills (e.g. tremors, clumsiness)Progressive loss of mobilityDementia Dementia is defined as having a persistent disruption of mental processes marked by personality changes, memory disorders, and impaired reasoning....

There’s a new crop of sun protection products on the market today, and they’re a far cry from your typical sunscreens. Wearable UV sensors, UV bracelets, and beads, sunscreen-indicating stickers and bands are all tools that you can add to your sun protection arsenal. What Is UV and What Does It Do to Your Skin? Before we dig deeper into these UV-sensing products, let’s look at why it’s important to protect your skin from the sun in the first place....

Several sleep studies have found a connection between sleep apnea and an increased risk for cancer development and cancer death. Researchers are beginning to realize that certain aspects of sleep apnea might encourage the growth of tumors. While more research is still needed, they theorize that a likely culprit could be low oxygen from repeated breathing obstruction. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes dangerous pauses in breathing during sleep....

Retailer Costco is now offering at-home testing for COVID-19. Currently, the saliva tests are only available online at Costco’s website. Key Takeaways Costco is selling at-home saliva tests for COVID-19. Currently, the kits are only available online.Medical experts are excited about more testing options, but say that the tests come with caveats, including the possibility of user error. If you are having symptoms of COVID-19, skip the at-home test. Instead, see a medical professional for assessment and testing....

The term “refrigerator mother” was coined by Austrian psychiatrist Leo Kanner in the 1940s to describe a mother whose cold, uncaring style so traumatized her child that they retreated into autism. The concept caused enormous pain for many families for decades before it was debunked. Origin of the “Refrigerator Mother” Theory Sigmund Freud, the father of modern psychology, believed that almost all psychological issues stemmed from early childhood trauma. Autism was believed to be a form of mental illness, and so it was logical to assume that it was caused by early trauma....

A subvariant of Omicron has been detected in the United States and it’s prompting researchers to revisit questions about vaccine efficacy. Key Takeaways The “stealth” Omicron subvariant, BA.2, is still rare in the United States, but experts warn that cases may spike again if the variant becomes more prominent.Early studies suggested that BA.2 may be more transmissible, especially among unvaccinated people.Experts say the subvariant highlights the importance of an Omicron-specific vaccine....

Most people are familiar with the five senses: taste, hearing, smell, touch, and sight. Our senses gather information about our external world and even our internal body to influence our perception. This information is complex and there is loads of it—much of it we never consciously register; instead, it is processed intuitively. Today, let’s recognize four senses that go underappreciated because they do not fit within the 5 commonly observed senses....

Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) is a member of the buttercup family. As an herbal remedy, it is used for hot flashes, night sweats, and other menopause symptoms. It is sometimes used as a natural alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This article explores the research on black cohosh and its ability to treat menopause symptoms. In addition, this article discusses the potential side effects and warnings of taking black cohosh....

The low levels of thyroxine created by an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) can be treated with synthetic thyroid hormones. These medications, which also are sometimes used as part of treatment for other thyroid conditions, can be a little tricky to take correctly. One reason is a number of supplements are known to interfere with how well they’re absorbed by the body. Among these are calcium supplements, which often are recommended to help prevent bone loss and osteoporosis....

Hyperprolactinemia is a state characterized by high levels of a hormone called prolactin in the blood. Prolactin is produced by the pituitary gland and plays a vital role in the development of the breasts during pregnancy. While hyperprolactinemia is considered perfectly normal during pregnancy and breastfeeding, it can occur at other times due to disease and medication use. Hyperprolactinemia can affect both women and men, resulting in irregular menstrual periods and erectile dysfunction, among other things....

Many women desire long, lush lashes. Instead of purchasing and gluing fake eyelashes onto their real eyelashes, many women decide to use prescription eye drops to make their own lashes longer. Latisse is one brand of prescription eyedrops used to grow your lashes. A prescription for Latisse, which is obtainable only through a healthcare provider costs about four dollars per day. Prices vary regionally, but the average cost of a 30-day supply can cost approximately $168....