Chronic venous insufficiency is a disease caused by weak, worn, or damaged valves in the veins of the legs. It causes swelling (edema) of the legs. It can also cause sores on the legs, especially in the area of the ankles. Click here to read more...
By Roland Larrabee, M.D.
ODD is a common childhood and teen problem. Children with ODD are repeatedly disobedient and hostile for 6 months or more. The problem behaviors are more frequent and worse than typical for the child's age and sex. Click here to read more...
Scabies is an infection that affects the skin. The infection is caused by tiny mites (they need a microscope to be seen) called Sarcoptes scabiei. These mites burrow into the top layer of human skin to lay their eggs. The burrows sometimes appear as short, wavy, reddish, or darkened lines on the skin's surface, especially around the wrists and between the fingers. A person with scabies can also develop a bumpy red rash. Click here to read more...
Tinea is a fungus that can grow on your skin, hair or nails. As it grows, it spreads out in a circle, leaving normal-looking skin in the middle. This makes it look like a ring. At the edge of the ring, the skin is lifted up by the irritation and looks red and scaly. Because of the way it looks, tinea infection is often called "ringworm." However, there really isn't a worm under the skin. Click here to read more...
The best way to clean a cut, scrape or puncture wound (such as from a nail) is with cool water. You can hold the wound under running water or fill a tub with cool water or pour it from a cup over the wound. Use soap and a soft washcloth to clean the skin around the wound. Try to keep soap out of the wound itself because soap can cause irritation. Click here to read more...