Most women think of menopause as the time of life when their menstrual periods end. This usually occurs during middle age, when women are also experiencing other hormonal and physical changes. For this reason, menopause is sometimes called the "change of life."
A woman is said to be in menopause after she has gone for one full year without periods. While most women in the United States go through menopause around the age of 51, a small number will experience...
Read moreFrequently I see patients who develop rashes or hives for unclear reasons. Unfortunately when people experience hives on nearly a... Read more »
Do you ever get the sensation of itching all over your body? I had it so bad last week that I could barely sleep. I kept waking up to... 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 »
Most people think of menopause as a transition that can last anywhere from several months to several years. Actually, menopause lasts only a day.... Read more »
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Nummular eczema is an allergy-related disorder in which itchy, coin-shaped spots or patches appear on the skin. Alternative Names ... Read more »
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InformationDrying agents such as calamine lotion may help relieve the itchiness caused by poison ivy or rashes. Your doctor may prescribe strong... 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 »
Learn more about poison plants. Find out what the poison plants look like so you can be careful when you are outdoors.... Read more »