Yellow toenails should never be ignored. They’re most often sparked by a fungal infection that’s contagious and hard to eliminate without proper treatment. Consulting your healthcare provider ensures you will get an accurate diagnosis and the most effective treatment. LENblR / Getty Images Aging Your toenails naturally change as you get older. Fungal Infection Afungal infection(onychomycosis) is by far the most common cause of yellow toenails. The fungal organisms thrive in warm, moist environments (like inside your shoes)....

How Cell Turnover Works The skin naturally sheds dead skin cells through a process calleddesquamation. This desquamation process happens over the entire body. Where do the old skin cells go once they have been sloughed away? Michael H / Getty Images They settle on your furniture, in the form of dust. Yes, that’s right. Most of the dust in your home is not dirt but, rather, dead skin cells. Our cell turnover rate (also called the cell renewal factor) changes throughout our life....

Many over-the-counter cold medicines are safe to take during pregnancy. A few examples include acetaminophen (Tylenol), dextromethorphan (Robitussin), and menthol products like Vicks. When choosing a medication, be aware that some may contain multiple active ingredients. Juanma Hache / Getty Images Be sure that they’re all on the list of safe medicines. Also, check the label for any warnings and precautions. OTC medications clearly state who should not use the product....

Medications called dopamine agonists are able to promote dopamine effects in the body and relieve symptoms. These medications have risks and side effects, especially with prolonged use or in high doses. What Is Dopamine? SARINYAPINNGAM / Getty Images Dopamine action in the brain also coordinates body movements. Some dopamine agonists only target one receptor (i.e., fenoldopam). Most are selective dopamine agonists, like pramipexole, and target a category of similarly functioning receptors....

8 Skin Issues That Can Mimic Psoriasis Psoriasisis challenging todiagnose. Healthcare providers primarily rely on the appearance of the lesions (plaques). Also, differenttypes of psoriasishave variations in their appearance, location, and severity. BURGER / PHANIE / Getty Images This is why it’s common to misdiagnose psoriasis or incorrectly diagnose another condition as psoriasis. Your symptoms may be due to psoriasis. But here are eight medical conditions your healthcare provider will likely consider before coming to that conclusion....

This article discusses skin conditions frequently confused with eczema and how you might tell them apart. Boy_Anupong / Getty Images Is Eczema Always Itchy? Yes, eczema is almost always come with an itch that ranges from mild to severe. Boy_Anupong / Getty Images It appears in the shape of a ring and is usually itchy and red. Ringworm vs. Eczema A ringworm rash is usually round with defined edges. Although eczema rashes can be round, they also occur in different sizes and shapes....

This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. Reproduced with permission from DermNetdermnetnz.org2023. It might be used alone or in conjunction with other cancer treatments, such as radiation or chemotherapy. Reproduced with permission from © DermNetdermnetnz.org2023. Before the procedure, a healthcare provider will clean and fully dry the treatment site. you could expect some redness and swelling in the treated area.Sometimes, a blister might form. Pain is uncommon but easily treated with over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol (acetaminophen)....

Musculoskeletalpain can affectbones,joints,ligaments,tendons, andmuscles. To best treat your pain, it’s crucial to determine which structures are being affected. This article discusses musculoskeletal pain, its potential causes, and treatment options. South_agency / Getty Images South_agency / Getty Images What Does Musculoskeletal Pain Feel Like? Musculoskeletal pain is typically localized to the body part affected by an injury or disease. When this happens, you might experience symptoms such as tingling or numbness....

Most people sweat when exposed to hot temperatures, physical activity, orstress. Sweating should naturally stop once the body cools down. However, its possible to experience persistent or excessive sweating that is unnecessary. Maskot / Getty Images Excessive sweating, known ashyperhidrosis, shows up when the body sweats excessively and unpredictably. Maskot / Getty Images What Causes You To Sweat More Than Needed? The body is designed to sweat to release heat and cool the organs....

Possible causes include anxiety, fever, exercise, and an overactive thyroid gland. That said,heart palpitationsare the general awareness of one’s heart beating. The increased stroke volume and forceful pumping of the left ventricle can lead to bounding pulses. Maria Legoshina / Getty Images Is “Bounding Pulse” the Same as “Collapsing Pulse”? The pulse of severe AR is sometimes described as “collapsing.” It’s a congenital (present at birth) heart defect that is more common in preterm babies....

With celiac disease, thesmall intestineis the target of the assault. Dermatitis herpetiformis is an extension of the disease in which the skin is attacked. This gallery of images can help you identify the signs and symptoms of dermatitis herpetiformis. Dermnet/Creative Commons Onset of Symptoms Dermatitis herpetiformis develops suddenly and can last for weeks to months. Outbreaks can occur within hours or days of eating gluten. Sensations A dermatitis herpetiformis rash can be intensely itching and is often accompanied by a burning sensation....

Not everyone experiences contractions in the same way. Some people compare contractions with intense period cramps or the pressure of a bowel movement. The uncomfortable sensations may also be felt in the groin, thigh, and side pain. Verywell / Shideh Ghandeharizadeh True labor contractions start out mild but will get longer, stronger, and closer together as labor progresses. Practice contractions (Braxton-Hickscontractions) are contractions of false labor. Braxton-Hicks Contractions Braxton-Hickscontractions may start as early as your fourth month of pregnancy....

This article explains the causes of cracking or popping toes, both harmless and serious. It also takes an extended look at the symptoms and treatment of foot and toe arthritis. Kinga Krzeminska / Getty Images Why Joints Crack or Pop No one exactly knows why crepitus occurs. Kinga Krzeminska / Getty Images The uneven alignment of the joint or uneven joint surfaces can cause grating, crunching, or popping sounds. One such example is the development ofbone spurs, also known asosteophytes....