Skin Problems and Treatments
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Medical Causes of Excessive Sweating
Excessive sweating -- is it a symptom of a serious medical condition or just the way you're made? Find out more.
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Choosing an Antiperspirant for Sensitive Skin
Got sensitive skin? Here's what to look for in an antiperspirant to avoid underarm irritation.
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How Much Sweating Is Too Much?
To sweat is natural and healthy. Sweat helps cool the body. But excessive sweating can pose problems.
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When Hyperhidrosis Means Something Serious
Sometimes heavy sweating is caused by medications or a medical condition, and it's important to get checked out by a doctor.
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The Top 7 Summer Health Hazards
Beach days and BBQ dinners are great, but here's what you need to know to stay safe in summer, too.
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Tattoos: Are They Safe?
What you need to know about the health risks of tattoos, finding a safe tattoo parlor, and the process of tattoo removal.
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Is It Possible to Get Poisoned by the Sun?
There's no such thing as "sun poisoning," says our expert. But intense sun can cause a bad rash.
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Can What You Eat Make You Sweat?
Why do hot foods make you sweat more? Can what you eat affect how much you sweat? Find out which foods are culprits.
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Why the Skin on Your Arms Is Bumpy
Got lots of little bumps on your arms? As it turns out, they're caused by a very harmless -- and very common -- skin condition. Here's what you can do about them.
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Expert Q and A: Dealing With Rosacea
Dermatologist Jenny J. Kim, MD, PhD, explains the causes and treatments of rosacea.
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Expert Q&A: Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite
Albert C. Yan, MD, discusses the rise in bedbug infestations.
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Excessive Sweating: A Sticky Subject
WebMD goes to the experts to find out what may cause this embarrassing yet common condition and what can be done to treat it.
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Beware of Sunburn Boosters
Some medicines and skin care products can increase your sensitivity to the sun. Here’s how to avoid getting burned.
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What’s Up With Warts on Children?
Warts on children are contagious but usually harmless. Here’s what parents should know about common skin warts.
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What Causes Common Skin Warts?
Common skin warts are actually a viral infection in the top layer of skin and are caused by viruses that we’re all exposed to at some time in our lives.
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Bedbug Bites
Bedbug bites can itch severely, the bites can become infected, and some people develop allergic reactions.
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Skin Care: Recognizing and Preventing Rosacea
How to recognize -- and prevent -- rosacea flare-ups.
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5 MRSA Hot Spots
Where in your community does MRSA lurk? You can find it in gyms, barracks, prisons, and schools -- but also in your very own nose.
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Climate Change Brings Super Poison Ivy
Researchers say climate change may increase your chances of getting a really bad case of poison ivy.
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5 Nice Things to Do for Your Feet
From blisters to inflamed tendons, summer can be tough on toes.
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Chocolate and Acne
Is chocolate the reason why my teens have such bad acne?
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New Treatments for Varicose Veins
The real, working venous system for the legs lies deeper within the leg. This is good news, because it means that if the surface veins become varicose, they can be removed or destroyed without ruining circulation to the leg.
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Rosacea and Red Face -- Causes and Treatments
Rosacea affects 14 million adults in the U.S., but only 1 in 4 people have even heard of it. Find out how to treat rosacea.
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Spider Vein-Free Legs Can Be Yours
A safe and easy treatment for spider veins, sclerotherapy, causes veins to clump together or clot and become less apparent.
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Top 10 Slideshows of 2008: Readers’ Choice
Here are the 10 most visited slideshows of 2008.
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