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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

How To Get Rid Of Blisters

Tip: Soothing herpes pain

April 22, 2009
The American Academy of Physicians offers this list of tips for easing the discomfort associated with herpes blisters and sores. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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HSV or HPV...WTF??
By Penelope James , Health Expert

...as well.  In fact, bumps caused by HSV are really blisters, while bumps caused by HPV are... Read more »

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"ICE" your cell phone for Migraine and headache safety!
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...starts... No, this is not a new way to keep cool on these blistering hot days; nor will it... Read more »

Health Guide

Rheumatoid Joint Pain Sara Nash Comic
...Sara's comics Visit the Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis Read more »
Foods That Can Lower the Frequency of Your Outbreaks
...The herpes virus has two forms. Herpes simplex 1 is more common and manifests in cold sores or fever blisters that form around the mouth. Herpes simplex 2 outbreaks are generally found around the... Read more »
Jock Itch
...before putting on socks. What are the symptoms? Look for dry, cracking skin between the toes; rashes; blisters; and foul-looking toenails. Sometimes your nails will turn yellow, and you might... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Diagnosis
...active rash stage, shingles may be confused with herpes simplex, particularly in young adults if the blisters occur on the buttocks or around the mouth. Herpes simplex, however, does not usually... Read more »
Avoiding and Treating Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Allergic Reactions
...reaction is more rapid and often more severe. Within hours or by the next day, itching, burning, and blistering may be present.   What can I do to avoid getting poison ivy dermatitis?  1)... Read more »

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Medications

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...dry your hands before peeling back the foil on the blister pack to carefully remove a tablet. Do... Read more »

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...disk into the disk inhaler. Puncture one medication blister. Keep disk inhaler level so that the... Read more »

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...(hypopigmentation) worsening of cold sores or fever blisters (oral herpes) Dark-skinned... Read more »

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...effects. Notify your doctor if you experience: blistering crusting severe... Read more »

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...itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) skin blisters/peeling severe... Read more »

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