Dermatitis is a catch-all term for a group of skin conditions that cause a rash. These rashes are typically, but not always, the result of an allergic reaction. Types of dermatitis include eczema and dandruff, as well as those caused by allergies. Appropriate treatment depends on the precise...
Rashes can be caused by allergies, infections, or even parasites. Though most rashes are not serious, a rash caused by...
Diabetes causes weakening of the immune system, and in many cases peripheral neuropathy, causing the area of cellulitis to be less painful and less noticeable to the individual. The cellulitis is often more advanced by the time the diabetic individual seeks treatment. Complications from cellulitis ...
Different types of viral infections can cause raised bumps on the skin, which can also be called viral rashes. Typically, healthcare providers can determine which type of infection a person has by the location, size, pattern, and appearance of the rash. For example,shinglesare a viral infectio...
I am not pre-diabetic, nor do I have a diagnosed bowel disorder, but I am finding that a gluten-free diet is helpful with chronic heartburn. But even "gluten-free" does not preclude the addition of maltodextrin or related substances. ...
I am a diabetic and get yeast infections often and also get yeast infections in my mouth and genital area. My gynecologist has given me scrips for yeast infections and they go away and return, so I looked on the computer for remedies for yeast infections and found this website for acidophi...
Lupus is a disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own cells. Symptoms vary by type of lupus, with the most serious...
started having acid reflux, a number of UTIs and broke out into severe hives and rashes. This was all because I was going through the change of life and the water seemed to enhance the symptoms. Each time I stopped drinking the water, the systems diminished. It does give you energy, and...
People with type 1 diabetes, like everyone else, need to eat a well-balanced diet. This will help their insulin therapy and reduce the chance of diabetic complications. There is no "diabetes diet." Even a person with type 1 diabetes can eat sweets as long as it is part of a well-bala...
i am a diabetic at 73. By anon75277 — On Apr 06, 2010 any help? i get, i guess, blood blisters under my left on the right of my chest, I'm male. It pops up on its own and doesn't hurt much but it keeps coming back on the same spot, i get it like once every month...