Friday, October, 23, 2009

How Long Does Impetigo Last

Health Encyclopedia: Herpes Simplex Risk Factors

Complications

The severity of symptoms depends on where and how the virus enters the body. Except in very rare instances and in special circumstances, the disease is not life threatening, although it can be very debilitating and cause great emotional distress.

Effects of Herpes Virus on Pregnancy

Depending on specific factors, HSV can have serious effects on both a pregnant woman and her child. It should be noted, however, that about 1 million pregnancies occur each year in women who have been infe...

View all »

Expert & Community Posts

Transmitting Herpes: How To Protect The Ones You Love

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

How many of you are TOTALLY confused - and anxious about how herpes is transmitted? Are you afraid... Read more »

Multiple Sclerosis and Doxycycline

By Dr. Gross , Health Expert

...vulvovaginitis) and skin disorders (furuncolisis, impetigo, acne)Amazingly, as you see, none of... Read more »

Go to Posts »

Health Guide

Herpes Simplex: Diagnosis

...herpes simplex include shingles and chicken pox (both caused by varicella-zoster, another herpes virus), impetigo, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a serious inflammatory disease usually caused by a... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Diagnosis

...stages, may be confused with herpes simplex (the disorder more commonly referred to as "herpes"), or impetigo, insect bites, and scabies.Ruling out Disorders that Resemble Shingles. The early... Read more »

Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal

...Within 3 hours, the non-smoking group showed increases in anxiety, sadness, and difficulty concentrating.Long-Term DepressionDepression is common during withdrawal and over the long term. In the... Read more »

Cervical Cancer: Prevention

...genital warts.Gardasil is given as 3 injections over a 6-month period. The FDA is not yet sure how long the vaccines protection lasts or when patients may require a booster shot. A 2006 study of... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Diagnosis

...Allergic rhinitis.]Allergens in the house, such as house dust mites, molds, and pet dander, can cause year-long allergic rhinitis, referred to as perennial rhinitis. Click the icon to see an... Read more »

Images

Impetigo, bullous on the buttocks

Related News

Combo Heart Device

May 05, 2008

CINCINNATI (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Charles Williams has been playing bass guitar since he was 6. But not long ago, heart trouble brought his... Read summary »

Napping Hurts Recovery

September 03, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While an afternoon nap may feel like just what the doctor ordered, it may hinder recovery for older adults during a... Read summary »

Better Knees

January 31, 2007

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- You wouldn't know it, but six weeks ago, 59-year-old Ellyn Shepard suffered from terrible knee... Read summary »

Eye Lift Without Surgery

July 30, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- If you thought going under the knife was the only way to get rid of the dark circles and sagging skin... Read summary »

Brain Waves Predict Depression Meds

September 13, 2006

LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- About 17 million Americans suffer depression, which is the fourth-leading cause of disability in this... Read summary »

Go to News »

Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.

Featuring Content From:

By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MySkinCareConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.