SKIN RASHES

What are the different types of common skin rashes?

Whether it is used by patients or doctors, the word "rash" does not have an exact meaning or refer to a specific disease or kind of disorder. It's a general term that means an outbreak of bumps on the body that changes the way the skin looks and feels. Rashes can be localized to one area or else be widespread. The way people use this term, a rash can refer to many different skin conditions. Common categories of rash are

scaly patches of skin not caused by infection

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  scaly patches of skin produced by fungal or bacterial infection, and
  red, itchy bumps or patches all over the body.

Although rashes are seldom dangerous, self-diagnosis is not usually a good idea. Proper evaluation of a skin rash requires a visit to a doctor or other healthcare professional. The following guidelines may help you decide what category your rash falls into.

Women and Heart Disease

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Worse, the kind of heart disease women get, and the ways in which the womens' heart disease behaves, is often different than in men. You can find what you should know about heart disease in women here.

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What is Heart Disease?

The heart is the organ that pumps blood, with its life-giving oxygen and nutrients, to all tissues of the body. If the pumping action of the heart becomes inefficient, vital organs like the brain and kidneys suffer.And if the heart stops working altogether, death occurs within minutes. Life itself is completely dependent on the efficient operation of the heart.

There are many kinds of heart disease, and they can affect the heart in several ways. But the ultimate problem with all varieties of heart disease is that, in one way or another, they can disrupt the vital pumping action of the heart.

FACE ACNE

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Learn all your options about acne treatment. Facing Acne provides information about all the latest ways to get rid of acne and enjoy a clearer complexion. When you are aware of all your treatment options, you are in a better position to select the method that will work best for you.

Discover a simple fruit even more powerful than Accutane.

Find practical solutions to get rid of acne without spending a lot of time. It can take weeks to research and try various treatments methods and frankly, most of us are too busy for that. Facing Acne saves you time and energy by giving you nothing but the facts about various acne conditions and effective treatments.

Find out why one of grandma’s favorites is a powerful zit zapper.

Avoid making your acne condition worse. Before you use potentially drying or otherwise dangerous products, read Facing Acne so you can make an educated decision about what will work for your unique case of acne – and what won’t.

Women, Skin Health & Beauty

The key to healthy skin depends on what you eat, whether you exercise, how much stress you are under and even your environment. Women, Skin Health & Beauty tackles the many myths circulating about the dangers of makeup and cosmetic ingredients and how to choose the right products for you. The guide also looks at skin health over the lifespan, including pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause.
For more on skin health and beauty check out one of the NWHRC's newest publications, Your Guide to Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatments!

It's no secret. Now, signs of aging and skin damage can be reduced, prevented and even erased by non-surgical aesthetic procedures. Women—and men—are embracing the opportunities like never before. Learn more about these procedures and what it takes to make them safe and effective from the NWHRC. Answer your questions by reading Nonsurgical Aesthetic Procedures, or from Your Guide to Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatments, a 20-page booklet just published by the NWHRC.

Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

Treatment for head and neck cancer depends on the type of cancer, stage, and other general health factors. Common methods of treating head and neck cancer include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery.
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Since we know that tobacco and alcohol use are strongly linked to head and neck cancer, avoiding both is one of our best prevention defenses. Each is a risk factor for head neck cancer, but use of both greatly increases the risk.

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Limiting your exposure to the human papillomavirus (HPV) may also decrease the risk of head and neck cancer. Many studies suggest an association between some types of head and neck cancer with HPV infection. The virus is most commonly known for causing cervical cancer in women, but evidence is increasing that it may play a role in the development of other types of cancer.