MKSAP: 21-year-old woman with a rash in the lower extremities
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A 21-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-week history of painful nodules and a rash in the lower extremities, along with pain and swelling of the wrists, knees, and ankles. She reports a low-grade fever and a 2.7-kg (6.0-lb) weight loss since the onset of symptoms. She has taken naproxen with some relief. History is significant for gastroesophageal reflux disease and acne. Medications are over-the-counter famotidine as needed and minocycline.
On physical examination, temperature is 38.2 °C (100.8 °F), blood pr...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - December 26, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: mksap Tags: Conditions Rheumatology Source Type: blogs
Don’t Eat the Fruitcake
Wheat Belly Blog reader, PJ, sent this wonderful letter (below) to her family and shared it on the Wheat Belly Blog a few years ago. Because it was her holiday wish to her family, I thought it would be a great chance to post it again as it is a call to friends and family to open their eyes: health is just a breadcrumb away.
Nothing beats showing up at a holiday party of friends or family 40 pounds lighter, glowing with newly rediscovered health, full of energy and optimism, while everyone else is wondering how much longer they can hold their bowel urgency, how much leg edema will result from standing on their feet for more...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - December 23, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle gastrointestinal gluten grains IBS Inflammation Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Should you buy Organic Botox from Kim Kardashian? Episode 113
Should you soak in Vitamin C?
Mindy says…I have read about vitamin C being good for your face. What about putting it in the bath water? I heard something about it neutralizing chlorine. What I want to know is if it will give you the same benefits that it does for your face, if I put L-Ascorbic Acid Powder in my bath water. I know the concentration will not be exact and will be lower.
I think putting ascorbic acid in your bath water is a waste of money compared to using a good vitamin C lotion. I say that for several reasons:
1. For the most part the benefits provided by vitamin C are related to fighting the aging affects...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 22, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
Should you wear anti-aging lingerie? Episode 112
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Do supplements improve skin?
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I saw this story published on the cosmetic surgery times website asking the question whether nutricosmetics is real science or scientific rhetoric. Or as we called it a few shows back “sciencesplotation”.
First a definition of nutricosmetics. These are supplements that supposedly can help support skin, hair and nail health. It is a group of products that play into the old saying, you are what you eat. In cosmetic industry marketing speak it’s referred to as th...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 15, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy SchuellerDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
Would you use spray on nail polish? Episode 109
In this study, researchers looked at a variety of products to see how well they repelled mosquitos. Here’s what they found.
DEET worked. It provided protection for 240 min or more.
And it was dose dependent. More DEET, better protection.
The Cutter product with oil of lemon eucalyptus which has a high concentration of p-methane-3-8-diol also worked. This would be a good alternative for people afraid of DEET.
Other products like Avon Skin-so-soft bath oil and skin-so-soft with bug guard had practically no effect. Neither did the EcoSmart organic insect repellent which is made up of different oils like rosemary oil, lemong...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - November 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy SchuellerDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
Are beauty programs for cancer patients dangerous? Episode 107
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Quick follow up on curly hair
Last time we talked about how to moisturize curly hair. That generated a ton of discussion on our website. I wanted to give you one quick update which is an article I stumbled across about using combing creams to moisturize curly hair. These are essentially a detangled mixed with a styling cream and if they’re properly formulated they’re really good at controlling frizz and defining curls. The funny thing is the article which was published in Glamor of September 2015, talks about combing creams as if they’re a bran...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - November 10, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy SchuellerDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
Maybe it’s time to stop the thinking and just be
It all started with the tip of my tongue. Really. I was chewing on dark chocolate chips with a vigor that was maybe a touch inappropriate for such a snack. I bit down firmly and felt immediate pain sear through my mouth where the tooth overzealously punctured the soft tissue.
I bit my tongue.
Which wouldn’t have seemed so calamitous if it had not been one of many bodily malfunctions that had recently befallen me. A growth the size of a marble called a chalazion has grown under my eye lid. My hairline continues to recede. All of the sudden, out of nowhere, I have acne far surpassing that which befuddled me...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - October 27, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Jordan Grumet, MD Tags: Physician Primary care Source Type: blogs
Beware beauty products in jars – Episode 106
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Is Rodan and Fields really different?
Dawn asks…
I’m interested in getting your opinion on whether or not Rodan and Fields is different from any other skin care line. My gut says they are the same. I participated in a virtual information session (my friend wants me to join her team) and all the other consultants raved about the products as if nothing else had ever worked for them before. I feel the price point is high. And to be frank, my degree is in chemistry and I recently closed my own skin care business. So, when I received some...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - October 27, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
Just Be
It all started with the tip of my tongue. Really. I was chewing on dark chocolate chocolate chips with a vigor that was maybe a touch inappropriate for such a snack. I bit down firmly and felt immediate pain sear through my mouth where the tooth overzealously punctured the soft tissue. I bit my tongue.Which wouldn't have seemed so calamitous if it had not been one of many bodily malfunctions that had recently befallen me. A growth the size of a marble called a chalazion has grown under my eye lid. My hairline continues to recede. All of the sudden, out of nowhere, I have acne far surpass...
Source: In My Humble Opinion - October 13, 2015 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jordan Grumet Source Type: blogs
New Treatments For FSGS -ASN Conference
Idiopathic focal and segmental glomerular sclerosis or FSGS is one of the most common causes of non diabetic kidney disease in the world and also one of the least satisfying to treat due to the difficulty with initiating and maintaining a durable remission. For decades the standard of treatment has been steroid therapy in high doses given either daily or every other day. This results in significant toxicity which includes the development of diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, personality changes, weight gain, easy bruising etc. Yet these negative effects of steroid therapy are outweighed significantly by the result of not tre...
Source: All Kidney News - September 29, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: jadhavbca Tags: Kidney News FSGS TNF Source Type: blogs
New Treatments For FSGS -ASN Conference
Idiopathic focal and segmental glomerular sclerosis or FSGS is one of the most common causes of non diabetic kidney disease in the world and also one of the least satisfying to treat due to the difficulty with initiating and maintaining a durable remission. For decades the standard of treatment has been steroid therapy in high doses given either daily or every other day. This results in significant toxicity which includes the development of diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, personality changes, weight gain, easy bruising etc. Yet these negative effects of steroid therapy are outweighed significantly by the result of not tre...
Source: All Kidney News - September 29, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: jadhavbca Tags: Kidney News FSGS TNF Source Type: blogs
Skin rashes, vomiting, and seizures: Wheat Belly followers share their re-exposure experiences
When you have eliminated wheat and grains from your life, odd things happen when you get re-exposed. First of all, you’ve lost the partial–partial, never total–tolerance to some of the adverse effects of wheat and grains, and they come back with a vengeance upon re-exposure. And it’s not just due to the “gluten.” Those of you hanging around here understand that there is far more to wheat and grains than gluten, such as reactions to the bowel toxicity of wheat germ agglutinin, or the mind “fog” of gliadin-derived opiate peptides, or allergic reactions to alpha amylase inhibito...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - September 19, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle abdominal pain anxiety bloating Depression diarrhea gluten grains joint pain rash re-exposure seizure vomiting Source Type: blogs
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as acne inversa, is a chronic skin disease characterized by recurrent boil-like lumps (nodules) under the skin. Hidradenitis suppurativa was once thought to be a rare condition because only the most severe cases were reported. However, recent studies have shown that the condition affects at least 1 in 100 people when milder cases are also considered. There are three levels in the management of hidradenitis suppurativa: - topical options- systemic options- surgical methods including laser therapyDr. Christian Baum, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, takes a look at a chronic skin condition cal...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - August 26, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Dermatology Infectious Diseases Source Type: blogs
15 Pinterest beauty hacks that are bad for you Episode 97
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15 Pinterest beauty hacks that are bad for your skin
DIY Fruit masks
Using cooking oils as moisturizers
DIY salt scrubs
Burning face mask
Strengthen nails by soaking in lemon juice
Aspirin, toothpaste, baking soda for acne
Petrolatum grows lashes
Apple Cider Vinegar as toner
DIY dry shampoo
Bleach your armpits with lemon juice
Use deodorant to prevent face sweat
Plastic tape eyeliner stencil
Vaseline lip balm
Heat eyelash curler with blow dryer
At home pore strips
Does moisturized skin give you more wrinkles...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 25, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
Can live bacteria cure acne? Episode 95
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Latest acne cure: battling bacteria
I think we often overlook that even the best acne treatments can be problematic for many people. For example both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide can irritate your skin. And if something is irritating you’re going to be less likely to use which means it’s not going to work as well. Even prescription drugs that are effective can have serious consequences. For example tetracycline, if taken at too early an age, can actually permanently stain your teeth...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 11, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
