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Lichen Planus
Lichen planus causes a characteristic rash that can occur alone or as a feature of other autoimmune disorders and syndromes.
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Recognizing and Treating Rashes
A rash is seldom a sign of a serious condition, but they can be irritating. Fortunately, most rashes can be treated at home.
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Childhood Rashes & DNA Virus Infection
These infectious rashes caused by DNA viruses most often occur during childhood, and include varicella zoster, fifth disease, and exanthem subitum.
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Childhood Rashes & RNA Virus Infection
German Measles (rubella) and Rubeola (measles) are similar childhood infectious rashes caused by RNA viruses.
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Classic Childhood Infectious Rashes
The classic childhood viral rashes include chickenpox (Varicella zoster), erythemia infectiosum (Fifth's disease), roseola, rubella and rubeola (measles).
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A Rash of Trouble
Native noxious plants can be tamed, but handle them with care!
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Diaper Rash: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
This article deals with the common skin condition called diaper rash and provides some useful tips on how to treat and prevent it.
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Preventing Diaper Rash
Prevent diaper rash before it happens by incorporating a few simple techniques into your daily routine.
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PUPPPs - Pregnancy Skin Rash
What is this pregnancy related skin rash? What are its symptoms? How long does this rash last, and what is the best method of treatment?
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Fifth Disease
Five to fifteen-year olds beware! Fifth Disease is most common in children between these ages. It is an infectious disease in children that causes a widespread red rash.
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Rashes and Hives
Persons with autoimmune disorders, especially thyroid disorders, lupus and Sjogren's, are at risk for rashes, hives and urticarial vasculitis.
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Chickenpox Basics
Chickenpox (Varicella) is a highly contagious acute viral infection that is worldwide in distribution, and is preventable by vaccination.
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Dermatomyositis
This article describes the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of dermatomyositis, one of the most common of the autoimmune inflammatory muscle disorders.
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Euphorbias: Nice to Look at
An overview of Euphorbias for the garden and otherwise, as well as toxicity information
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Itching to Find Cures for Skin Disorders
Skin disorders can be harmless or fatal, but usually always aggravating. Knowing every possible treatment is vital. This article highlights eczema, tinea versicolor, acne, and diaper rash.
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Jewelweed or Touch-Me-Not
Jewelweed, widely known as a poison ivy remedy, is abundant in damp areas, blooming throughout the second half of summer and into the fall.
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Latex Allergy - Part 1
Latex allergy is becoming more common. Are you at risk?
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Lemon Balm in Autoimmune Diseases
Lemon balm, a member of the mint family, is used to relieve symptoms and promote immune system health in patients with autoimmune disease.
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Measles Outbreak 2008
Measles is not a thing of the past. There is a current outbreak affecting the U.S. that is disturbing health officials.
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Morgellons-Unexplained Dermopathy
The Center For Disease Control in Atlanta has partnered with Kaiser Permanente in California to research and begin to unravel the mystery of Morgellons Disease.
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Shingles Basics
In about 10%-20% of cases, chickenpox is followed later in life by shingles, characterized by a painful rash.
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SMALLPOX: HOW DANGEROUS IS IT?
A unknown number of years ago, perhaps between 3,000 and 12,000, a poxvirus made the jump from its natural host to man. It is now known as smallpox. And it is considered the worst and most dangerous bioweapon in the world. Why is that so?
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Systemic Lupus Advances
With early diagnosis and treatment, as well as lifestyle changes, the outcome for patients with systemic lupus has improved considerably over the last few years.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Works
The Chinese have been practicing TCM for more than two thousand years. That's a lot of practicing. Spend that much time on one project and you're a master of the craft.
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Dog Skin Allergy Treatment
A dog's skin allergies can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Learn how to remedy a dog's skin allergy and find out what symptoms indicate an acute emergency.
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Shingles
Every year approximately one million people in Canada and the United States are afflicted with this virus.
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Poison I eye-eye-eye-eye VEE....
Itching, oozing Poison Ivy. How to avoid it and how to cope with getting it - herbally!
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What Exactly Is Smallpox?
What exactly is smallpox? We hear the word every time we turn on the news or open a newspaper. But how many people really know much about the disease itself?
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"Why Won't My Doctor Believe Me?"
So often, lupus patients' cries for help go unanswered by those who have vowed to help. Why don't doctors listen to their patients?
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'Tis The Season!
The little things that we all can do can add up to great things. Please help us get the word out, raise awareness and understanding, and eventually, find a cure for lupus.
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Angry Days
Here's a good piece of advice - Be careful of asking a lupie "How are you?" Even if you don't get caught listening to someone's life story, the answer can vary more than Madonna's hair color!
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Cornwall Scene Report
In light of it being tough for Cornish rock punk and metal bands to break out of the locale, it is worthwhile to present some great bands to the rest of the country.
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dermatitis herpetiformis, once considered celiac disease of the skin, is known to occur in a number of different autoimmune disorders.
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Developing an Allergy Plan
Options exist in treating allergies in everything from emergency plans to medication to practitioners and treatment. This article covers some of them in a basic sense.
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Discoid Lupus: Symptoms, Diagnosing, Treatment and Support
Discoid lupus is a form of lupus that affects only the skin, not the internal tissues and organs. Since it's not as malignant as SLE, it's frequently overlooked and more information is needed for those who suffer from this form of lupus.
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Fire Surf
A group of Honolulu firefighters have started a surfing school. They tell me if you can lie face down on the floor and get to your feet within five seconds you can stand on the board during your first lesson.
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Human Parvovirus B19 Infection
Human Parvovirus B19 has been linked to a number of different autoimmune diseases, including vasculitis and connective tissue disorders.
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I Hate Hives!
Natural, complementary remedies for hives and/or skin irritations.
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Kawasaki's Disease
Kawasaki's disease, which primarily affects infants and small children, is characterized by a sudden onset of fever, rash, and vasculitis.
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Lichen Myxedematosus
Lichen myxedematosus is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder characterized by flesh-colored papules and nodules.
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Lupus FAQs
Here's a list of Frequently Asked Questions about lupus. Got a question? It's probably here!
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Poison Ivy
It's finally the season for romping outdoors and playing in the sun! It's also the season for encountering poison ivy. There are many useful treatments to prevent, medicate and soothe a poison ivy rash as well as poison sumac and poison oak.
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Prevention & Treatment of Poison Ivy
With kids outside more than any other time of the year, episodes of poison ivy are bound to happen. Know how to prevent and treat outbreaks, if they happen to your tween.
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin condition which is sometimes associated with arthritis. Symptoms is psoriasis range from a mild rash to severe debilitating pain.
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Psoriatic Arthritis
Up to 8 percent of people with psoriasis develop an accompanying arthritis with variable symptoms.
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Reactions to Essential Oils
People who react to pure essential oils with headaches, skin rashes or sensitivity may find it is not the oil causing the reaction, but toxins already in the body.
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To Pee or Not to Pee
The shocking truth about what happens when you wet your wetsuit finally comes out!
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Top Twelve Questions Asked About Lyme Disease
Top 12 questions often asked about Lyme Disease and the answers.
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