Lymphoma consists of a form of cancer that affects lymphocytes, cells found in the body's immune system, according to the National Cancer Institute. Two categories encompass lymphoma: Hodgkin's lymphoma, distinguished by the presence of...
It's hard to resist the urge to scratch a patch of itchy skin, even if you know that scratching can worsen the problem. Scratching an itch only intensifies the itching, according to MayoClinic.com, leading to a constant itching and scratching...
The weight-loss drug Alli can help you lose weight because it prevents your body from absorbing all the fat in the foods you eat. The drug is a half-strength version of the prescription medication Xenical, also known by the generic name orlistat....
Dry, itchy skin can can have many causes, from exposure to severe weather conditions to hormonal changes. Several conditions, including allergies, inflammation and viral or bacterial infections, specifically cause itchy, flaky skin around the...
Imagine you are in kindergarten. A chickenpox outbreak occurs at your school and you develop excruciatingly itchy rashes all over your body. After a few days, your rash disappears but the varicella zoster virus (virus that causes the chickenpox)...
