Papulopustular rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can be mistaken for acne. Its one of four types of rosaceaa skin condition that may cause redness and flushing on the face. People with papulopustular rosacea also have pimple-like white heads. Reproduced with permission from © DermNet New Zealand and © Dr. Mashihul Hossainwww.dermnetnz.org2023. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. Reproduced with permission from DermNet New Zealand and Dr....

Knowing your options and what to expect can help you develop a treatment plan. What Is Stage 4 Colon Cancer? Stage 4 colon cancer is the most advanced stage of the colon cancer. Hero Images / Getty Images It is also known asmetastatic colon cancer. By definition, stage 4 colon cancers are those which have traveled beyond the colon (metastasized). There are several different regions in which this occurs. Not all stage 4 colon cancers are alike, so sometimes statistics regarding survival can be misleading....

you’re free to safely delay your period for days or weeks. How you do it depends partly on why you want to postpone bleeding. Some methods may be better for those needing relief from severe period pain or gynecological problems. Lalocracio / Getty Images Unlike combination birth control,progestin-only pillsdo not contain estrogen. People taking progestin-only pills typically have less or no bleeding. Explore Non-Pill Hormonal Birth Control Other hormonal birth control methods can delay your period....

Healthy spine rotation is an important aspect of preventing injuries. Understanding the causes and prevention of rotated vertebrae can help you protect your spine from harmful vertebrae rotation. The Twisting Capability of a Normal Spine Yourspinecan move in several ways, including twisting. Milkos / Getty Images Tilting sideways is powered by some of the same muscles that twist the spine. Other spine movements include bending or rounding forward, and extending or arching backward....

When gonorrhea affects the throat, it is also called pharyngeal gonorrhea. Typically, gonorrhea in the throat doesn’t cause any symptoms. Diagnosing gonorrhea involves lab tests. KATERYNA KON / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images If testing for gonorrhea of the mouth specifically, a culture test is used. In some cases, a healthcare provider may also order tests for other STIs likechlamydiaorsyphilis. Treatment Treatment for gonorrhea first requires an accurate diagnosis, which involves lab tests....

Staphylococcus aureus(S. aureusor staph) is a bacterium that lives on the skin. Staph causes millions of skin and soft tissue infections yearly, including lip infections. The bacteria enter through a cut or wound around the lips and infect the surrounding tissue. V_Sot / Getty Images Staph can also travel to other organs via the bloodstream. Although most staph infections are treatable, they can be deadly if not handled quickly. This article will discuss the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment for staph infections on the lip....

Continue reading to learn more about how to diagnose bipolar disorder, including exams and health history. Tatsiana Volkava / Getty Images Who Is a Candidate for Diagnosis? Bipolar disorder used to be called manic depression. Tatsiana Volkava / Getty Images There are two types of bipolar disorder. Withbipolar 2, people never reach a full manic state. Instead, they experiencehypomania, a period of elevated mood that doesnt have all the symptoms of mania....

Research suggests that 15% to 20% of people have trouble swallowing pills. It also explains why pills get stuck and ways to prevent this from occurring in adults and children. Panic causes your throat to tighten, holding the pill in longer. Illustration by Daniel Fishel for Verywell Health Relaxing can help the pill move down faster. If you start coughing, that’s OK. It may seem unpleasant, but coughing actually helps dislodge the pill....

The premise for doing a detox is to eliminate these harmful toxins. Multiple organs and organ systems continually work to remove toxins from the body. There is little long-term research on the safety of cleanse diets and kits. Roos Koole / Getty Images Some studies suggest possible adverse effects of cleanses or detox diets. Many detox diets are liquid-based, low in calories, and low in nutrients. Detox diets may increase stress,raise cortisol levels, and increase appetite....

Saltwater garglesare used to improve oral health and treat various oral health conditions. It is an inexpensive and easy-to-access treatment that reduces oral healing time and can reducedental plaque. Kayoko Hayashi / Getty Images Why Should You Try a Saltwater Gargle? Kayoko Hayashi / Getty Images A saltwater gargle is a mixture of water and salt gargled in the mouth and throat. It is used as a mouthwash to clean the mouth, teeth, and gums....

It’s also called a neck check. it’s possible for you to do the thyroid swallowing test at home to check for an enlarged thyroid. What Is Your Thyroid? ablokhin / Getty Images Thethyroid glandis a small, butterfly-shaped organ located in the lower front of the neck. It’s just above your clavicle (collarbone) and below your larynx (voice box). Growths on the thyroid can benodulesandgoitersorthyroid cancer. it’s possible for you to have serious thyroid disease and have a completely normal neck check....

CPR involves manual chest compressions and, in some cases, rescue (“mouth-to-mouth”) breathing. These interventions can keep blood flowing to the brain until emergency medical assistance arrives. This article provides steps for performing CPR on an adult, child, or baby. Illustration by Tara Anand for Verywell Health It also describes how rescue breathing is done and how to use an AED. When to Do CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is used on someone with cardiac arrest....

If you are like most people, you are probably dealing with too much stress! Our bodies were designed to deal with stress by girding us up for action. As one part of this stress response, we experience an increase in muscle tension. microgen / E+ / Getty Images On an exhale, think the word relax and release all the tension in that right hand. 2.Using the same technique, one by one, tense and relax the muscles in your face....