These areas of damaged skin and tissue are caused by sustained pressure — often from a bed or wheelchair — that reduces blood flow to vulnerable areas of the body.
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Corns and calluses
Find out more about these hardened areas of skin that often affect the feet and fingers. Try these self-care tips to make corns and calluses disappear.
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Chronic hives
Learn how this long-lasting skin condition that causes painful, itchy, recurring welts is diagnosed and what treatments may offer relief.
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Hand-foot-and-mouth disease
Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this contagious viral infection. It is marked by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet.
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Bedbugs
Learn more about the symptoms, treatment, prevention of these parasitic insects and their bites.
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Dermatographia (Dermatographism)
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this skin condition in which light scratching causes raised lines or welts.
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Snoring
Is the sound of snoring disrupting sleep in your household? Find out causes and treatment options for this common problem.
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ACL injury
Learn about this injury that affects one of the main ligaments in your knee and most commonly occurs during sports such as soccer and football.
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Rickets
Learn what can cause this bone-softening disease in children and how supplements may prevent or treat the condition.
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Stress fractures
Stress fractures are tiny cracks in bones often caused by overuse or osteoporosis. Learn how to prevent and treat them.
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Congenital myasthenic syndromes
These rare hereditary conditions result in a problem in nerve stimulation, causing muscle weakness that worsens with physical activity.
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Hip labral tear
Sports such as soccer, football and golf can increase your risk of damaging the ring of cartilage that helps cushion and stabilize your hip joint.