Blisters occur in response to friction, when your skin rubs against skin or against an object. In rowing, blisters typically form on the fingers and palms where the oar handles rub against your skin. If your hands become wet with water or sweat,...
Chronic face redness is usually caused by a disease called rosacea, a skin disease in which the blood vessels on your face become defective, enlarge and make the skin on your face look flushed in appearance. The National Rosacea Foundation says...
Some patients have genetic mutations that cause problems with the way the immune system functions. These problems, called primary immunodeficiency disorders, can lead to patients suffering from recurring infections. One such disorder, chronic...
Chickenpox is often thought of as just a benign children's disease, but chickenpox in children and adults, including pregnant women, can have devastating consequences. Chickenpox, a blistering rash, is caused by the varicella zoster virus and is...
Salmonella is a bacterium that normally lives in the intestines of animals and humans, according to the Mayo Clinic. Humans become infected by this bacterium through water or food contaminated by feces. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control &...
Salmonella is a bacterium found in water, poultry, meat and eggs that are contaminated with feces. In addition, restaurant employees who do not wash their hands after using the restroom can contaminate your food with salmonella. You can become ill...
When stored in the refrigerator or freezer, the liquid inside water-filled teethers becomes cold, which helps soothe and numb your baby's gums to ease teething symptoms. Unfortunately, water-filled teethers are more difficult to sterilize than...
Raw dairy products are not as thoroughly processed and are a popular food source for people trying to boost their health. Although the consumption of raw dairy products may help treat some immune problems, such as autoimmune diseases, raw dairy...
While exercise usually benefits overall health and immunity, prolonged or strenuous exercise may depress the immune system. This may not occur in everyone. There are ways you can help keep your immune system strong while still keeping up your...
Eczema is another name for any sort of inflammation of the skin (also known as dermatitis). Eczema results in red and inflamed skin that may be itchy or tender. Often eczema will result in small bumps or blisters also forming on the skin. Eczema...
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, causes an infection of the lungs and breathing passages, and is a major cause of respiratory illness in babies and young children. According to Nemours Health Care System, almost all kids are infected with RSV...
Tissue swells when it is damaged or injured. Swelling is part of the healing process. An allergic reaction to an insect bite, food or medication alerts the immune system that a dangerous invader is attacking. Swelling is the body's way of fighting...
Arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling, and stiffness, according to the National Institutes of Health. Some people believe that adopting a paleolithic diet can reduce the chance of getting arthritis....
The skin is the body's largest organ and contains special pigment-making cells called melanocytes. There are a wide variety of conditions that can lead to problems or abnormalities in skin pigmentation. Skin pigmentation problems can result in too...
Gluten allergy, also known as celiac disease, is not known to cause warts. However, the immune dysfunction associated with gluten allergy might make you more susceptible to warts. Symptoms of gluten allergy include diarrhea, weight loss and...
Adequate intake of protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins are required for you to be healthy. Although it is known that protein is essential for the body, little is known about the biological effects of different protein levels....
Prolonged diarrhea--diarrhea that lasts more than two days, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases states--can cause dehydration and may indicate a more serious health problem than diarrhea that lasts a few days and...
It is natural to have a few drops of blood following a pap smear. The Center for Young Women’s Health states that a woman usually has her first pap smear around 21, unless there is a special risk such as immune problems, HIV disease, early...
Toenail fungus is a stubborn health condition that causes malformation and discoloration of toenails. In addition, toenail fungus may increase the occurrence of athlete's foot or infection to the nail bed. Home remedies can be as effective as...
Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that is rich in protein, B vitamins, iron and antioxidants. It is often used as a nutritional supplement, as well as medicinally to treat many conditions, including cancer, immune problems, diabetes and mood...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while 5 to 10 percent of persons in the United States become affected with the flu annually, more than 200,000 are hospitalized for complications and 3600 die from complications. The CDC...
Astragalus is a Chinese herb whose root is used primarily for the treatment of chronic immune problems. It contains a variety of phytonutrients, such as flavonoids, saponins and polysaccharides, that stimulate factors of the immune system,...
College athletes, including football players, are not immune to problems with alcohol abuse. Because it can be so dangerous to not only you, but to those around you, it is important to understand the side effects of alcohol abuse and to learn...
Pneumonia is a lung infection that is caused by bacteria, fungi or viruses. In some cases, patients may inhale these pathogens into the lungs, per Medline Plus. In others, the pathogens already present in the body grow out of control. Those with...
A stuffy nose, low grade fever and irritability are not uncommon symptoms in babies. If your baby is sick it can be difficult to tell the difference between the symptoms of RSV and the common cold. Unlike the common cold, RSV can lead to serious...
Your body needs tiny amounts of zinc to stay healthy, as it plays an important role in maintaining immunity, reproduction, growth, vision, taste and smell. Zinc is used medicinally to treat the common cold and a variety of other ills, though its...
According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 26 million Americans suffer with some form of chronic kidney disease. The causes vary widely and range from heart disease and hypertension to diabetes and genetics. Early detection and...
If you suffer from eczema, also known as "atopic dermatitis," sea buckthorn oil may provide significant relief to your symptoms. The oils from the seeds and fruit are rich in essential fatty acids, which help to regulate the inflammatory...
Protein is an essential part of the diet; without the amino acids in protein, tissue repair and new tissue formation cannot take place. Inadequate amounts of dietary protein can cause immune problems, poor wound healing and a number of other...
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