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Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a chronic condition that results in dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. It is more prevalent in those with a family history of the disease. Though it usually starts in young children, it can occur at any age.
Dengue fever is an illness transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Symptoms of dengue fever include a high fever, headaches, joint pain, and a rash. The rash may not be visible on darker skin tones.
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition that results in the formation of small, painful lumps beneath the skin. Lump formation is most common in skin folds where skin rubs together, such as the armpits, groin, buttocks, and breasts. The lumps ma...
Arcus senilus is a common condition of the eye that is related to aging and doesn’t affect vision or require treatment. It looks like a gray or white ring or arc around the cornea of the eye, caused by fat deposits curving around the edge of the cornea.
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is a condition where the heart beats at a very rapid rate. The condition can lead to blood clots in the heart and an increased risk of hyphenated complications. When an interruption occurs in the blood supp...
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common condition characterized by narrowed arteries that restrict blood flow to the arms or legs, resulting in leg pain when walking (claudication) and other symptoms. PAD is typically caused by the accumulation...
Weathering refers to how the constant stress of racism can contribute to premature biological aging which leads to poor health outcomes in Black people. Weathering symptoms can be emotional, physical, or behavioral. When one is exposed to repeated or chron...
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. People with SCD have an abnormal form of the protein hemoglobin, which causes red blood cells to become rigid, sticky, and crescent shaped. These cells, called ‘sickle cells’...
Breastfeeding, also known as nursing, is the process of feeding breast milk to an infant. This can be performed directly from the breast or by pumping breast milk from the breast and feeding it to the infant from a bottle.
Obstetric fistulas are abnormal openings that form between the genital tract and the urinary tract, anus, or rectum. A rectovaginal fistula connects the anus or rectum with the vagina...
Preeclampsia (toxemia) is a complication that occurs during pregnancy. It is linked to high blood pressure, high levels of protein in urine (proteinuria), or other signs of organ damage. Women with preexisting normal blood pressure typically develop...
Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. It accounts for 1% to 5% of all breast cancer diagnoses in the United States and is most common in women under the age of 60.
In the United States, breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in women. Signs of breast cancer may include a change in the appearance, size, or shape of the breast, changes to the skin or nipple, or a lump in the breast with nipple discharge.
Lung cancer causes the highest number of cancer deaths globally. While smokers have the greatest risk of lung cancer, it may occur in people who have never smoked. Signs and symptoms of lung cancer typically appear when the disease has advanced, and...
A femoral fracture is a fracture of the femur (thigh bone). The force and angle that causes the break in the femur determines the severity of the fracture. The bone fragments may line up correctly (stable fracture) or be misaligned (displaced fractur...
Knee replacement surgery replaces damaged parts of the knee joint, which can ease pain and restore functionality. Knee replacements are often used to treat issues caused by arthritis.
