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Henna, a hair and body dye used for body art called mehndi, is used worldwide. But it can cause skin irritation, especially if additives are used.

Blue balls, or epididymal hypertension, can cause discomfort or pain in the testicles. Learn what causes it, how serious it is, and how to get relief.

THCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a natural cannabinoid found in raw cannabis. THCA can’t get you high until it’s turned into THC.

Entérese más con WebMD de los tratamientos para la neuralgia postherpética, el dolor persistente tras un brote de culebrilla.

Esta es una guía de ideas equivocadas comunes sobre esta enfermedad viral y la molesta eruptiva que puede causar.

Keep your kidneys healthy by staying away from these drugs and medications.

Non-communicable diseases are chronic conditions that negatively impact your health. Learn more about what it is and how you can prevent diseases or manage symptoms.

If you’ve been diagnosed with pericarditis, you may have questions. Learn the facts about symptoms, causes, and treatments for this type of heart condition.

Find out about neoadjuvant vs. adjuvant chemotherapy, and how these drugs work against cancer.

Idiopathic hypersomnia can complicate life at work or school. But you can take steps to be productive, starting with knowing your rights and asking for help.

While they may seem similar, idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) and chronic fatigue syndrome are different conditions. Here’s how they differ.

Having idiopathic hypersomnia puts you at risk of having several other common conditions. Here’s what you should know.

Few people understand IH or its treatment. Here’s how to handle its impact on your daily life and explain it to others so they can support you.

If you have idiopathic hypersomnia, there are some challenges when it comes to pregnancy and parenting. Here’s what they are and how to deal with them.

With your idiopathic hypersomnia diagnosis, you’ll want to know what to expect, if it’s covered by insurance, and how to get support. Get the basics here.

If you have idiopathic hypersomnia, you’re at a higher risk of depression. Here’s the connection between the two, as well as treatment.

Idiopathic hypersomnia can come with serious sleep inertia, or lingering grogginess upon waking. These strategies and treatments can help.

Potassium helps your body run, but sometimes you can have too much. Find out what causes chronic high potassium.

Brittle diabetes is diabetes that’s hard to control, leading to many swings between high and low glucose. Learn about its symptoms, treatment, and how to deal with it.

Doctors who treat obesity are obesity specialists, bariatric health care providers, or bariatricians. They help make treatment plans for weight loss.

WebMD explains traditional treatments and home remedies for warts.

Are food allergies behind your atopic dermatitis flares? Find out how an allergen-specific IgE test may fit into your treatment plan.

The symptoms and treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, the most common of the four types of MS.

¿Es posible prevenir o aliviar la culebrilla si comes o evitas ciertos alimentos? Entérate más sobre la dieta y la culebrilla.

¿Qué es la culebrilla ocular? Entérate de los síntomas, causas, tratamiento y factores de riesgo.

If you have MS, you're more likely to also have certain other medical conditions. Find out what they are and what you can do about them.

Is there a connection between MS and diabetes? Perhaps. They share some of the same symptoms, and they might share some of the same risk factors.

¿No estás seguro si tienes culebrilla o un sarpullido? Entérate sobre los síntomas de la culebrilla o herpes zóster.

A veces, el dolor de la culebrilla continúa mucho tiempo después de que las ampollas y los demás síntomas desaparecen. Se llama neuralgia posherpética. Los médicos te pueden ayudar a controlar el dolor.

¿Tienes culebrilla u otro tipo de sarpullido? Entérate de cómo tu médico diagnostica la culebrilla o herpes zóster.

Infórmate sobre los síntomas, las causas, el contagio, la vacuna, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la culebrilla.

A la mayoría de las personas les da culebrilla solo una sola vez. Pero te puede volver. Lo que debes hacer para prevenirla o aliviarla si vuelve.

Si tienes culebrilla, tu médico puede recetarte medicamentos que quizá reduzcan la duración de tu brote y tratamientos para el dolor y la picazón.

Learn more about which over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can help with arthritis pain.

Taking off dead skin helps treatments work, and can make you feel better about how you look. Here are the best ways to do it.

Alcohol could be a trigger for some people with psoriasis. Learn how to cut back.

Understanding idiopathic hypersomnia and its symptoms, effects, and treatment.

Psoriasis can leave you feeling self-conscious when your flare-up is visible to others. Find out how to lower your stress and manage embarrassment.

Obtén más información sobre los analgésicos sin receta médica que pueden ayudar con el dolor producido por la artritis.

Your hATTR amyloidosis care team is vitally important to your health. Here’s a look at which health professionals are on it, and what they do.

Find out which questions can help you get the most from your next hereditary ATTR amyloidosis (hATTR) doctor visit.

At your first appointment with your hATTR amyloidosis care team, they may ask you a lot of questions. Here’s why, and here’s what you can do to prepare.

Your first hATTR appointment may seem scary. Here’s a guide for what to expect: from tests your doctor will order to the treatments they might recommend.

How to find the right doctor to treat your hATTR amyloidosis. Hint: You may need more than one.

Here’s what to bring so your doctor has everything needed to give you the best treatment for hereditary ATTR amyloidosis (hATTR).

These are tips and suggestions for lowering your risk of infection due to HCM.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treatment: What to expect, types of medications, surgeries and procedures, lifestyle changes, and more.

For many Hispanics, the health care inequities they face get worse after they turn 50.

Discover ways to encourage your entire family to adopt healthy habits, so you can all enjoy a more fulfilling life after 50.