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There are several different drugs used for weight loss. Unless specifically instructed by a doctor, people should use non-drug methods for losing weight. Except under rare circumstances, pregnant or nursing women should never take diet medications of any sort, including herbal and over-the-counter remedies.
Over-the-Counter Weight Loss Products and Herbal Remedies
A 2001 study reported that 7% of American adults use nonprescription weight-loss products. People must be cautious when usin...
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Expert & Community Posts
Acne Face Washes and Triclosan
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...before it has a chance to break down. So do the benefits of using triclosan outweigh the... Read more »
Managing Genital Herpes Symptoms and Outbreaks
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...may have antiviral properties. Apply pure aloe vera gel. It helps the itching and... Read more »
Manage Your Genital Herpes Symptoms and Outbreaks
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert... have antiviral properties. Apply pure aloe vera gel. It helps the itching and redness... Read more »
To Have a Facial or Not – That Is the Question
By healthgal , Health Expert...whether or not these facials really do deliver specific benefits that would otherwise be... Read more »
Alternative Treatments For Herpes
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...as a scientist to find any clear evidence of true benefit for most. However, I do recommend some... Read more »
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Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Oral Herpes
...duration of pain. Ideally, the patient should apply the cream within the first hour of symptoms, although benefits have also been noted with later application. It is continued for 4 consecutive... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Treatment
...for these conflicting results are not clear.A small 2001 study on a nasal spray preparation found no benefits. The spray preparation had less zinc than the nasal gel.In any case, no one with an... Read more »Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: Highlights
...investigation in clinical studies, can repair sun-related DNA damage in skin cells. The cream shows significant benefits in reducing rates of non-melanoma skin cancer in people with a genetic risk... Read more »Periodontal Disease: Medications
...time, it slowly releases chlorhexidine, a powerful bacteria-killing antiseptic. Early studies report benefits in reducing pocket depths, but it is still not known whether these improvements are... Read more »Wrinkle Treatment
...overwhelming. In some cases, more than one approach may be needed. This section details the risks and benefits of several products.Antioxidant Creams, Lotions, and OintmentsAntioxidants are... Read more »Images
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