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Mild acne is an annoyance for both teens and adults alike, and it’s so incredibly common. But just because acne is mild doesn’t mean it isn’t aggravating. The great news is that mild acne usually responds well to treatment. With both over-the-counter and prescription options available, there’s a treatment out there that can help improve your acne. Over-the-Counter Acne Medications You can often get mild acne under control by using products available at your local drug store....

Persistent cloaca is a rare congenital defect that only occurs in females. The malformation occurs during fetal development when the rectum, vagina, and urinary tract fail to separate. As a result, a baby is born with all three grouped together, forming a single channel. Various diagnostic procedures pre and post-natally are used. Symptoms In some cases, persistent cloaca can be diagnosed before a baby is born (prenatally). Signs of abnormal development of the urinary tract, sexual organs, and rectum may be seen on a prenatal ultrasound, including a visible collection of fluid in the vagina (hydrocolpos)....

What can you do to prevent gynecologic cancers if you have Lynch syndrome? While unfortunately, we don’t have ways to prevent cancer for people with Lynch syndrome—or without Lynch syndrome for that matter—we do know of some things you may be able to do which can reduce your risk of developing cancers of the ovaries or uterus. We also know of ways to test for female cancers, and by doing so, hope to find these cancers in the earlier more treatable stages....

One of the most anticipated moments in pregnancy is learning the sex of your baby. Using the Ramzi theory (also called the Ramzi method) is an alternative way some people try to predict a baby’s gender before the fetus is far enough along to test with traditional methods. It’s important to note that this theory is not a proven method of determining the sex of your baby. Learn more about the background and accuracy of the Ramzi theory, along with other ways to determine the sex of your baby....

Rotator cuff tear arthropathy is a condition that occurs when there is severe shoulder arthritis in the setting of a large rotator cuff tear. In order to be considered rotator cuff tear arthropathy, three clinical findings must be present: Insufficient function of the rotator cuff (typically a large tear)Arthritis of the ball-and-socket (glenohumeral) jointShifting of the normal position of the ball within the socket (superior migration) Rotator Cuff Function The rotator cuff is the group of four muscles and tendons that surround the ball-and-socket shoulder joint....

Celecoxib is a prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), best known as Celebrex. This medication comes in a capsule and may be used to treat pain associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Your healthcare provider may also prescribe Celebrex to help with menstrual cramps, migraines, and pain caused by injury or surgery. Celecoxib is also a primary ingredient in the medications Elyxyb, which is primarily prescribed for migraines, and Consensi, a combination of amlodipine and celecoxib....

There are two main types or classes of scleroderma: localized scleroderma, which affects only certain parts of the body and includes linear scleroderma and morphea, and systemic sclerosis, which affects the entire body. Scleroderma is a symptom of several rheumatic diseases (conditions characterized by inflammation and pain in the muscles, joints, or fibrous tissue) and connective tissue diseases. Many rheumatologists refer to the overall disease process as systemic sclerosis and the skin involvement as scleroderma....

The midfoot is one of three regions of the human foot. Its name is somewhat self-explanatory, referring to the area in the middle of the foot. It encompasses the arch of the foot and is composed of bones, tendons, and ligaments, connecting the forefoot with the hindfoot. Structure of the Human Foot The human foot is an incredibly complex part of the body, made up of 26 bones—fully 25 percent of the total number of bones in the entire body....

Although the words might seem scary, transient erythroblastopenia of childhood (TEC) is a self-limited anemia of childhood. It is the most common cause of decreased red blood cell production in childhood. Erythroblasts are the cells that develop into red blood cells and -penia comes from the Greek word for deficiency. Essentially, the anemia results from an inability of the bone marrow to produce red blood cells for some period of time....

A drop in blood pressure is a common complication during hemodialysis. In medical jargon, the phenomenon is called intra-dialytic hypotension. It can be a debilitating problem, as it often requires cutting dialysis treatments short, leading to inadequate dialysis therapy. It can also lead to the excess fluid being left, which is associated with a higher risk of death in patients receiving dialysis. Risk Factors Research and observations from medical professionals seem to indicate that some patients are more likely to experience drops in blood pressure related to dialysis treatment....

Eye allergies are caused by allergens in the air that come into contact with the eye and trigger an immune response. People can experience the symptoms of an eye allergy periodically, seasonally, or all year-round. Symptoms include itchy, red, and teary eyes but may also involve eye puffiness, sensitivity to light, and a burning sensation. Short-Term OTC Eye Drops There are a number of over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops that provide excellent short-term relief....

Research indicates that migraines are associated with lesions in the brain, as seen on a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. A lesion occurs because of some sort of damage to the part of the brain where it’s located. Right now, experts simply don’t know whether or not these migraine-related brain lesions may have a long-term effect on your health, so healthcare providers aren’t worrying too much about them until more is known about their relevance....

Each week, Verywell explains a term from health, medicine, science, or technology. Word of the Week: Sublingual How to say it: Sublingual (sub-ling-gwell) What it means: Placed under the tongue. Where it comes from: From Latin, sublingualis, (sub=under, lingualis=tongue) Where you might see or hear it: Some medications can be taken sublingually, which means you put it under your tongue and let it dissolve instead of chewing or swallowing it whole....

Sinus tarsi syndrome (STS) is a condition that causes ongoing pain on the outside of the foot, between the ankle and the heel. It is usually due to instability of the joint connecting the foot to the heel (subtalar). It can be caused by repetitive motions or traumatic injuries, especially chronic (persistent) ankle sprains. The condition is considered a syndrome; a syndrome is defined as a group of associated symptoms that occur together....

Allergies are of serious concern to health professionals, whether in the context of hospital care or a healthcare provider’s visit. Serious errors, sometimes grave, can occur if an allergy is not identified in advance of a surgical procedure or even simple, in-office treatment for an infection. According to a Pennsylvania Patient Safety Advisory study, 12.1% (or roughly one in eight) of all medical errors were caused by a preventable drug allergy....

Verywell Health: How can I overcome the HIV stigma? This article is part of Health Divide: HIV, a destination in our Health Divide series. Dr. Shepherd: When someone has been diagnosed with HIV, it can take time before they are comfortable with their diagnosis and before they can discuss their diagnosis with other people. Even if they do disclose their diagnosis with their friends, families, or possible partners, it’s a lifelong journey that requires overcoming the stigma that a person might have against themselves....

The balloon expulsion test is a simple test used to identify problems with defecation. The test involves the insertion of a balloon into your rectum, which you are then asked to evacuate. The balloon is used as a way to simulate the process of you evacuating stool during a bowel movement. The time that it takes you to dispel the balloon provides important diagnostic information to your healthcare provider. The balloon expulsion test along with anorectal manometry is considered the primary diagnostic tests for identifying a health condition known as dyssynergic defecation, a major cause of chronic constipation....

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the 10 personality disorders outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). A core feature of this disorder is instability in interpersonal relationships. This can lead to significant challenges in the relationship, both for the individual living with this condition and for their partner. If you or your partner has symptoms of BPD, it’s important that you seek professional help in navigating your relationship with each other....

In 2010, the American Heart Association (AHA) issued new guidelines for the appropriate delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It advised would-be rescuers to “push hard and fast” when performing the life-saving procedure and to increase the chest compressions from “about 100 per minute” to “at least 100 per minute.” In 2015, the American Heart Association further updated its CPR guidelines to recommend chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute....

Carpal tunnel syndrome results from compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway at the wrist formed by the eight tendons of the finger flexor muscles. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include finger and wrist pain, numbness, and tingling that can eventually progress to weakness and loss of fine motor movement. It is the most common peripheral neuropathy often seen in people who work on computers for extended periods of time or perform repetitive hand movements as part of their job duties such as construction and factory work....