A mallet finger is a finger deformity which occurs when a tendon on the top of the a finger is damaged, causing the end of the finger to droop uncontrollably. Often extremely painful, mallet finger is a common athletic injury among those who play...
The cuticle protects the inner structure of your hair, provides it with elasticity and also helps with moisture retention. When damaged, the cuticle cracks, becoming dry and brittle. Healthy hair begins with proper care. Taking care of the ends of...
Arthritis is generally characterized by inflammation in the joints. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are more than 100 different arthritic conditions that can affect the fingers with the painful swelling symptoms. There are a number of...
A punching bag is a popular piece of training equipment for boxers and martial artists. When used effectively, punching bags contribute to cardiovascular fitness and help to perfect fighting skills. A punching bag workout involves using muscles...
Some people are allergic to the meat of certain mammals, such as cows, though it is rare and unusual. A beef allergy may present as raised, itchy red welts on your skin. This is known as uticaria, or hives. Because food allergies have the capacity...
Baseball players in general have several curious habits during games. Players unstrap and restrap batting gloves between pitches, pull up their pant legs after taking a lead off or draw shapes in the dirt after stepping into the batter's box....
Finger braces, or splints, are devices used to immobilize or partially immobilize fingers to allow injuries to heal and protect against re-injury. Wearing finger braces can also be part of an ongoing program to help fight the degenerative impacts...
Nerve damage to the wrist area can be caused by any number of factors, from trauma to a chronic pathology. The symptoms also can range from mildly odd sensations to excruciating pain from the fingers to the forearm. It is important to define the...
A street fight is a dangerous and potentially deadly activity. Rules don't govern street fighting and weapons are sometimes used during violent confrontations. Virtually any part of the body can be used to inflict damage on an adversary....
TAC chemotherapy is a regimen used to treat breast cancer. It is called TAC because of the drugs that are used: docetaxel (brand name Taxotere), doxorubicin (brand name Adriamycin) and cyclophosphamide (brand name Cytoxan). Chemotherapy is...
Canker sores, which are noninfectious lesions in the mouth, differ from cold sores, which are caused by herpes virus infections and more often occur on the lips and under the nose. Canker sores are actually small ulcers that last for one to two...
If you have celiac disease or gluten intolerance, you have to be very careful about the foods you eat. Gluten is a protein naturally found in wheat, barley and rye. But it can also be found as an additive ingredient in processed foods. Old El Paso...
Most likely you've noticed your fingertips when you come out of the pool or bathtub after a long soak: They are wrinkled, much more so than when you went in. Yet, soon after you dry off, they return to normal. This is part of a complex process to...
If you've spent some time in a bathtub, hot tub or swimming pool, you've probably noticed that your fingers are wrinkled, like raisins or prunes. Once you're out of the water, you may notice that your skin loses its wrinkles pretty quickly. The...
Since your finger has 14 bones, it may seem that a break in one shouldn't affect you much. But you need all of your finger bones in working order to carry out normal daily activities, from lifting a cup to your lips to writing a report. A broken...
Following a gluten-free diet is a lifelong proposition. Gluten sensitivity is caused by celiac disease, a disorder that is usually inherited and affects around 1 in 133 people in the United States. If you have a parent, sibling or child with...
Weight training is a popular athletic activity, but weight room injuries can cause significant pain or discomfort. According to a 2000 study by C. S. Jones and colleagues published in the journal The Physician and Sportsmedicine, the number of...
Neuropathy is a nerve disorder frequently brought on by diseases like diabetes, hypoglycemia, thyroid conditions or alcoholism. Symptoms include tingling, numbness, spasms, muscle weakness, limited range of motion and a burning sensation under the...
Amateur wrestling is a physically demanding sport, putting considerable strain on participants in all three of its forms: folkstyle, freestyle and Greco-Roman. Traditionally, wrestlers have competed in the lowest weight class possible to gain an...
Painful movement of the joints near the tips of your fingers or toes, or your distal interphalangeal joints, may result from injuries, rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions. Your distal interphalangeal joint, or DIP joint, is one of several...
Nails, like hair and skin, are made from several layers of the protein keratin. Healthy nails have a smooth, slightly shiny surface appearance, lie flush to the finger, and do not display any discolorations, ridges, or inconsistencies in...
Tingling, often accompanied by numbness, frequently affects fingers and hands. Tingling results when nerves to the finger and hands become damaged or compressed. Certain medications can also cause nerve dysfunction, called neuropathy. Tingling in...
Purchasing a new, customized bowling ball can be a risky business. Drilling is a precise technique and the bowling ball can crack while it is being drilled. If this happens, you'll wish you had bowling ball drilling protection. Drilling protection...
A damaged or torn anterior cruciate ligament is a very painful condition in which the ligament that connects the thigh bone to the shin bone of your lower leg tears and can no longer stabilize the kneecap. Medical attention is needed for an ACL...
Food is composed of complex molecules. Your body must break these molecules down into simpler nutrient forms to absorb and use them. Your digestive system produces enzymes and acids to aid this process. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and...
The original Greek wrestlers competed in the nude on sand. Over the years, the rules and organization of the sport have evolved. So has the equipment. Cultural norms, safety issues and enhanced performance have driven the change in wrestling gear...
The putter is the most used club in any golf set because it is used on every hole. Because of this, the grips on the putter can get worn down rather quickly. While the grip can withstand some wear and tear, eventually you will not be able to hold...
Numbness and shock-like electrical sensations in the fingers can cause discomfort and lead to difficulty picking things up or weakness in the fingers. Nerve problems generally cause these symptoms. The burning, tingling or prickling sensations,...
When the joints in your fingers begin to hurt, it can limit your daily activities. According to the Hand University, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, arthritis is characterized by redness, swelling and pain in the joints, caused by inflammation....
Blackheads are a form of acne where dirt and bacteria are trapped under the skin. Learn how to remove blackheads from your skin in this video from a professional dermatologist.
