Learn how to prevent cold injury to the skin when outdoors in freezing temperatures and how to treat and recover from frostbite.
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Hair loss
This common and sometimes stressful condition may result from heredity, medications or medical conditions. Treatment may reverse or slow hair loss.
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Ingrown hair
Learn about causes, treatment and prevention of this common, painful skin condition — sometimes called razor bumps, barber's itch, shave bumps and pseudofolliculitis barbae.
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Moles
Moles, also known as nevi, are a common type of skin growth that vary in color, shape and size. While most moles are most often harmless, they rarely can become cancerous.
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Carcinoid tumors
Learn about these slow-growing cancers that usually begin in the digestive system or in the lungs. Treatments include peptide receptor radionuclide therapy.
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Endometrial cancer
Learn about the symptoms and causes of this cancer of the uterus. Treatments include hysterectomy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy and other medicines.
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Chordoma
Find out about this rare type of bone cancer. Learn about innovative chordoma treatments, including minimally invasive surgery and proton therapy.
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Central nervous system vascular malformations
Several types of this condition affect the blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord.
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Peptic ulcer
A dull or burning pain in the stomach could be a peptic ulcer. Find out more about this common, treatable digestive condition.
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Blood in urine (hematuria)
Lots of things can cause bloody urine. Some are serious problems, and others are harmless. Find out why it's always important to get a checkup.
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Sclerosing mesenteritis
Sclerosing mesenteritis is an uncommon condition that forms scar tissue in the belly. Learn about diagnosis and treatments.
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Myofascial pain syndrome
In this condition, pressure on certain points in the muscles, called trigger points, can cause ongoing muscle pain.