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Pavel Muravev Getty Images Dealing with an itchy bug bite or sting is distracting at best, but it usually gets better and easier to deal with over time. When your skin seems to be getting worse, however, it's only natural to wonder what's going on. "At some point in time, you'll get a bite or two from an insect," says board-certified dermatologist Ife J. Rodney, M.D., founding director of Eternal Dermatology + Aesthetics in Maryland. "Most insect bites and stings go through a cycle where they are red, swollen, and itchy, slowly getting better as the days go on. This inflammatory response is good, as it is your body's way of dealing with the wound." However, these bites and stings can get infected if you're not careful, she says. Here's everything you should know to keep your skin healthy this summer. First, how should you care for a bug bite or sting? If you're bitten by a mosquit...

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A review of key aspects of vaginal and vulval health, including how to recognise the signs and symptoms of disease, what tests and treatments are appropriate and when to refer Patients may complain of symptoms or changes to their vulva or vagina during a consultation, or you may notice something during an examination. Here are some of the key signs and symptoms to look out for and what to advise patients. What are the main infections to recognise? How are they treated? Thrush Thrush ( Candida albicans ) is a common yeast infection that can cause a change in vaginal discharge, as well as soreness and itching. It is not considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI), but it can be triggered by sex and sometimes passed between partners.  The patient may have a thick, lumpy discharge, which is usually white, and an itchy, sore, stinging or inflamed vulva. There may also be fissures (tiny cuts) around the vagina, vulva, labia, clitoris or ...

Folliculitis happens when your hair follicles become inflamed, causing bumps. It's most common on the legs, butt, arms, back, and beard areas. You can treat folliculitis by changing the way you shave and using an antibacterial soap. Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice. If you're experiencing small, itchy, red bumps or white-headed pimples around your hair follicles, you may have folliculitis. These bumps can crop up anywhere you grow hair, but it's most common on the legs, arms, back, butt, or beard area in men. Folliculitis occurs when your hair follicles become inflamed, typically due to bacteria or fungi. While the condition isn't serious, it can be uncomfortable, and you may want to smoothen out the appearance of your skin. Here are six ways to treat folliculitis and how t...

If you're considering treatment options for certain kinds of cancer, your doctor might suggest Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy). It's a prescription drug used to treat some kinds of bladder cancer* and triple-negative breast cancer. Specifically, Trodelvy is prescribed for breast cancer or bladder cancer that's locally advanced or metastatic.† It's usually taken long term, unless you have bothersome side effects or your condition gets worse. Trodelvy is given by a healthcare professional as an intravenous (IV) infusion. This is an injection into your vein given over time. The active ingredient in Trodelvy is sacituzumab govitecan-hziy. This is a kind of biologic drug. For more information about Trodelvy, including details about its uses, see this in-depth article. Like other drugs, Trodelvy can cause mild or serious side effects. Keep reading to learn more. * Trodelvy received accelerated approval for this use. This means the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ha...

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Seven children, all of whom were under 8 years old, were rushed from a Virginia home to the hospital on Wednesday night to be treated for an overdose.  Four children between the ages of one and four were unresponsive when police arrived on the scene around 5:30 p.m. The three other children were awake but lethargic in a different part of the house, according to WTVR , a local CBS affiliate.  Following questioning a child and consulting with doctors, investigators, who located an unlabeled pill bottle at the scene, believe the 7-year-old child gave his sleeping pills to the others, WTVR reported.  "They were left unsupervised for a short period of time and one of the kids that has prescription medication got into it and shared with the other children here," Lt. Cheyenne Casale of the Hopewell Police said, the outlet noted. Police told WTVR that the adult supervising the children had left to go to the corner store, returned and found the children in t...

The U.S. needs to bolster its infection prevention and control infrastructure to prepare for future pandemics and the rise of healthcare-associated infections, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology said in a March 8 report. Hospital infection prevention programs — already "underfunded and understaffed" before the pandemic hit — now have insufficient capacity to prevent HAIs, the organization said. In the 66-page report, APIC shares 10 recommendations for policymakers to expand the infection prevention and control workforce, improve prevention programs and build resiliency for future pandemics.  1. Develop universal personal protective equipment. APIC said Congress should fund efforts to develop an off-the-shelf, one-size-fits all respiratory device that could be used in healthcare settings during infectious disease emergencies. 2. Normalize the use of masks amid infectious disease threats. Local, state and federal lawmakers ...

KARACHI: A respiratory disease similar to the coronavirus is rapidly spreading among chicken across the country, ARY News reported on Thursday. As per details, a disease called 'infectious coryza has spread in poultry farms across Pakistan and a number of poultry farms in Karachi have been closed after the disease. Chairman Consumer Association Pakistan Kokab Iqbal talking to ARY News programme Bakhbar Savera said the disease is similar to coronavirus disease in which chicken have common cold and respiratory problems. Recalling the past, he said that chicken was hit was bird flu and "Ranikhet" disease in the past too, which brought their prices recorded a massive decline. He urged the masses to get them safe from the disease and adopt precautionary measures in this context. Replying to a question, Kokab Iqbal said that they are receiving reports about the spread of the disease in the United States, but not as much across Pakistan. Read more: Inquiry reveals wh...

Several PhysiciansCare brand over-the-counter drugs have been recalled because the packaging is not child resistant, according to an independent federal regulatory agency.  Acme United Corp.'s recall includes 165,000 units of PhysiciansCare Aspirin, Extra Strength Non Aspirin, Extra Strength Pain Reliever, Ibuprofen, Medication Station and Multi-Pack over-the-counter drugs, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.   The recalled products, which contain regulated substances, "must be in child resistant packaging when being used in the household as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA)," according to the recall notice.  Under the PPPA, packaging "must be designed or constructed to be significantly difficult for children under five years of age to open within a reasonable time, and not difficult for normal adults to use p...

If a young Heather Morris had her way, she would have become an artist, a pianist or even a lawyer but with guidance from her father she walked into the medical field and today as a dermatologist she is where she belongs. For her, treating skin diseases is more than just focusing on the condition but understanding the origin. Dr Heather Morris-Wilson is the head of the Public Health Skin Clinic/National Leprosy Control Centre, where with her supportive staff of four other doctors, four nurses and a medical technologist she shines a light on the almost forgotten disease leprosy and also gives holistic treatment to the patients who walk through the door. The centre is located in the compound of the Palms Geriatric Home on Brickdam, but about 13 clinics are held monthly around the country in an effort to identify new cases of leprosy.

Photo: pedalist (Shutterstock) Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. So is athlete's foot. So is jock itch. These ailments are all essentially the same thing in different places—and there are others, too. So let's talk about all the different places you can get this type of infection, and how to recognize and treat them. Before we start, just some basic facts: These fungal infections are transmitted from person to person, or sometimes you can pick them up from the environment, such as from soil. Prime places to contract these infections include locker rooms, dorms, and anywhere people might share personal care items like towels and razors. These infections can also spread from one place on your body to another. So if you have one, keep an eye out for the others, and make sure to treat them all so you don't keep re-infecting yourself. Athlete's foot This one is a fungal infection of the skin of the feet, typical...

What Is Prozac? Prozac (fluoxetine) is an oral drug used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and other psychiatric conditions. Prozac belongs to a group of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These drugs affect the way the neurons in your brain receive certain signaling molecules, called neurotransmitters. Serotonin is an essential signaling molecule in your brain that plays a role in regulating mood. In depression and some related conditions, a person might not be getting enough serotonin inside certain neurons in the brain. Among its other effects, an SSRI drug like Prozac blocks the "reuptake" of serotonin, allowing it to increase serotonin activity in the brain. Antidepressants like Prozac can increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults with major depressive disorder. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about ...