Latex products are so common that anyone can become allergic to latex, says the American Academy of Family Physicians.
However, since the widespread use of latex gloves and products as a barrier to infectious diseases, especially the AIDS virus, there has been a marked increase in reports of severe latex allergy, particularly in health care workers. It is estimated that 2% of all hospital employees have latex allergies. Additionally, latex is used in over 40,000 products according to...
The maker of Depend disposable underwear is planning to reveal a new variety pack that looks and feels more like traditional underwear. Manufacturer... Read more »
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Dermatophytosis (also known as ringworm or tinea) is a superficial fungal infection of the skin, hair or nails.This group of superficial fungal... Read more »
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Yeast infection - vagina; Vaginal candidiasis; Monilial vaginitisPreventionAvoid persistent and excessive moisture in the genital area by wearing... Read more »
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Prevention Daily cleansing with mild soap, adequate rinsing, and thorough drying of the genital area can be helpful. Avoid using feminine... Read more »
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Vaginitis; Vaginal inflammation; Inflammation of the vaginaTreatmentTreatment depends on what is causing the infection. Treatment may... Read more »
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