What are pimples on the butt? Pimples on the butt occur due to staph bacteria on the skin. They also occur as a result of wearing tight clothing and using abrasive cleaners on the area. While everyone gets pimples once in a while, most people associate pimples with the transitional teenage years, where our body …
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Generic drug: selinexor Brand name: Xpovio What is Xpovio (selinexor), and how does it work? Xpovio is a prescription medicine used: in combination with dexamethasone to treat adults with multiple myeloma (MM) that has come back (relapsed) or that did not respond to previous treatment (refractory), and who have received at least 4 prior therapies, and whose disease did not …
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What are piles (hemorrhoids)? Mild piles (hemorrhoids) can often go unnoticed, but noticeable symptoms can include pain, itching, bleeding, and external lumps. Piles, or hemorrhoids, occur when the veins within the rectum and anus (organs at the end of your digestive tract that pass stools) become inflamed and swollen. Piles usually aren’t serious and heal within a week, but severe …
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The five common acids have several uses in medicine, industries, and at home. The five common acids have several uses in medicine, industries, and at home. The five common acids are sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, lactic acid, and acetic acid. Sulfuric acid Sulfuric acid is an oily and highly corrosive liquid. It is formed naturally in sulfide minerals …
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Worm infestation occurs in humans when parasitic worms, also known as intestinal worms, live and grow inside the body. Some of the common symptoms include: Abdominal pain Intestinal cramps and colic Diarrhea Dysentery (loose stools containing blood and mucus) Nausea or vomiting Gas or bloating Fatigue Weight loss Additionally, each worm infection has the following distinct signs and symptoms: Pinworm …
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Retinol is a type of retinoid, which is a fat-soluble organic compound and vitamin A derivative. Retinol exfoliates the skin, increases skin cell turnover, and stimulates collagen synthesis. It is considered the gold standard for its anti-aging and skin clearing benefits. It is available in the forms of oils, creams, and serum. It is readily absorbed from the surface of …
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What is paresthesia? Paresthesia is a burning or tingling sensation that is typically occurs in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, but can also be felt in other parts of the body. A wide array of causes include seizures, circulatory disorders, infections, toxic exposure, diabetes and hyperthyroidism. Paresthesia affects most people at some point in their lives. Most people have …
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A laser (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) is a technology that emits a special kind of intense light A laser (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) is a technology that emits a special kind of intense light that travels in a narrow beam. Laser therapy in medicine uses this strong beam of light to cut, burn, or …
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What are Mongolian spots? Mongolian spots on babies are slate gray nevi spots that appear when melanocytes or cells that produce melanin remain in the deeper skin layers during womb development. Why this happens is not known. Skin color in babies often changes depending on the environment and health. Other factors that influence a baby's skin color include the baby's …
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What is a miscarriage? Signs you may have had a miscarriage include bleeding, discharge, and contractions. Contact your doctor as soon as possible. When a pregnancy ends on its own at some point during the first twenty weeks of gestation, it is referred to as a miscarriage. Research has shown that up to 25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage and …
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