Fever blisters, also known as cold sores, are caused by the herpes simplex virus and occur on the lips or mouth. According to PubMed Health, most people in the U.S. are infected by the virus by the age of 20. The initial outbreak of fever blisters...
Aloe vera is extracted from the aloe plant and has been used traditionally for thousands of years, dating back to Cleopatra, for its emollient and healing qualities. Aloe contains anti-inflammatory properties and is used to treat cuts, burns,...
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the chickenpox virus. Once an individual comes down with chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in nerve tissues near the spinal cord and brain. MayoClinic.com points out that...
The itchy bumps of your childhood chicken-pox outbreak can rear their ugly heads later in life via a shingles outbreak. Shingles, while not dangerous, can be very painful. Vaccines can help reduce your risk, and early treatment can shorten an...
Lidocaine is a topical solution used to block the transmission of pain signals from the nerve endings in the skin to the brain, according to the Mayo Clinic. It can be used to treat the discomforts shingles, vaccines or even laser hair removal....
The FDA approved Juvederm for the treatment of moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles in 2006. This "next generation" dermal filler offers an alternative to surgery that requires no downtime and generates few side effects. The benefits...
Toothache is a type of pain affecting the teeth. It is often described as dull, radiating or throbbing and can range in severity from mild to extremely painful. While there are many possible causes of toothache, dull pain is usually associated...
Toothache is any pain originating in the teeth. It can be caused by many different factors, including dental cavities and the emergence of wisdom teeth, and is often described as a dull, throbbing or shooting pain. In some cases, toothache can...
The need for pain relief varies from over-the-counter medications for a mild headache to heavy-duty prescription narcotic drugs for severe injuries, surgeries or chronic conditions. Your type and location of pain, level of pain tolerance and...
Anesthetics are drugs used to block nerve conduction to prevent pain. Three types of anesthesia include local, regional and general. Local anesthetics are applied to or injected into the skin to block pain in a small area. Regional anesthetics act...
A skin rash can manifest in many ways, from small red bumps to large lesions. Rashes can be very painful, causing stinging, burning and itching. The best treatment for a skin rash is to determine what caused it, but there are many treatment...
