Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other...
Read moreDid you know the largest internal organ of the body is the liver? But the overall largest organ of the body is the skin. It’s no wonder... Read more »
I've developed a rash recently and I don't know if it's eczema or just a skin allergy. I changed detergents recently. Does this have... Read more »
Generic name: Venlafaxine Effexor is an SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant, also used for the treatment... Read more »
Nervous about a date?? Rest assured some of you will get that fateful, larger than life zit, that invariably shows up when we are stressed... Read more »
Frequently I see patients who develop rashes or hives for unclear reasons. Unfortunately when people experience hives on nearly a... Read more »
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Skin redness or inflammation; Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin rash; Erythema Home Care Most simple rashes will improve with gentle skin care... Read more »
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Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin. Alternative Names Skin redness or inflammation; Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin... Read more »
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Porphyrias are a group of rare disorders passed down through families, in which an important part of hemoglobin, called heme, is not made properly.... Read more »
The beginning of summer kicks off the camping and hiking season, anxiously awaited by those who have endured a long cold winter. This year will... Read more »
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Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are plants that commonly cause an allergic skin reaction. The result is typically an itching, red rash with bumps or... Read more »