Infections & Diseases

Squamous cell carcinoma in situ, also known as Bowen's Disease after the doctor who described it nearly a century ago, is a form of skin cancer caused primarily by excessive exposure to sunlight and aging. ...Read More

A fungal infection of the nail, known also as onychomycosis, can be a very uncomfortable and unsightly condition. It occurs more often in toenails than fingernails, due to sustained exposure to the moist, warm ...Read More

Adrenal dysfunction, known more commonly as adrenal insufficiency, develops when the adrenal glands are unable to produce the correct amount of hormones. It can be a primary condition, known as Addison's ...Read More

Cold sores are caused by a strain of the herpes simplex virus that surfaces when the immune system is weakened by stress, a cold or some other illness. They usually appear on or close to the lips and disappear ...Read More

At the onset of symptoms like lower abdominal pain and burning sensations with urination, or fever, chills, nausea and vomiting, you want a urinary tract infection cured as fast as possible. People commonly ...Read More

A urinary tract infection is a common infection of the lower urinary tract, which is comprised of the urethra and bladder. According to the Mayo Clinic, the risk of developing the condition is far greater in ...Read More

Impetigo is a contagious infection of the skin caused by the bacteria staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus pyogenes. It is typically introduced to the system through an opening in the skin, though it can ...Read More

Tongue infections are common in younger and older children. Although infection can lead to painful sores on your child's tongue, these outbreaks usually clear up without treatment. You may be able to determine ...Read More

Anyone who has suffered more than one urinary tract infection knows the signs of the onset, and to expect a doctor visit and antibiotics. Medical and herbal science is finding more ways to treat urinary tract ...Read More

Triamterene, which Wellspring Pharmaceutical sells under the brand name Dyrenium, reduces the collection of fluid around the heart and in the limbs and extremities of people who have problems expelling water. ...Read More

Rotavirus is a common viral infection causing gastroenteritis, affecting adults and children. More severe symptoms occur in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...Read More

Toenail fungus lives in warm, moist places, which is why the fungus is often picked up in public shower rooms or spas. Damp, sweaty socks can also create the perfect environment for fungus. Toenail fungus can ...Read More

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are a contagious viral disease caused by the herpes simplex 1 and are often confused with canker sores, or mouth ulcers. They are characterized by small, painful ...Read More

More than three quarters of the American population has been exposed to oral HSV, otherwise known as the herpes simplex virus. HSV I and II are responsible for the appearance of cold sores on the lips, usually ...Read More

Cystic fibrosis, or CF, is a disease that makes the mucus in the lungs so thick that it causes breathing problems. The symptoms of CF can be serious and life-threatening or very mild. These symptoms may start ...Read More

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused by the introduction of bacteria into the urethra. It can affect any aspect of the urinary system, comprised of the kidneys and ureters, urethra and bladder, although ...Read More