Juliet Cohen's Articles in Conditions and Diseases Show All|Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Warts Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Warts are small harmless tumors of the skin caused by a virus called the human papillomavirus. The HPV virus causes a hard protein called keratin in the top layer of the skin (the epidermis) to grow too much, producing the rough, hard texture of a wart Shingles Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Shingles also known as herpes zoster is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Shingles is a disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus the same virus that causes chickenpox . Schizotypal Personality Disorder Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Schizotypal personality disorder is a high rate of comorbidity with other personality disorders. Schizotypal personality disorder is a chronic condition. Schizophreniform Disorder Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Schizophreniform Disorder is more likely to occur in people if they have family members with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (also called manic depression). Schizophrenia Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Schizophrenia begins in late adolescence or early adulthood. People who have schizophrenia may have unusual beliefs, called delusions. Schizophrenia is believed to result from a combination of environmental and genetic factors. Schizoid Personality Disorder Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment People with schizoid personality disorder are in touch with reality unless they develop schizophrenia. Genetics and environmental factors both come into play of Schizoid Personality Disorder. Schizoaffective Disorder Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Most people with this illness have periodic episodes, called relapses, when their symptoms surface. Many individuals with schizoaffective disorder are originally diagnosed with manic depression. Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Pityriasis rubra pilaris is a rare and chronic skin disorder that often has a sudden onset. Symptoms include reddish orange discolouration scaling, and severe flaking of the skin. Dr. W.A.D. Griffiths has classified six forms of PRP. Pityriasis Alba Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Pityriasis is a group of skin disorders in which a scaly rash is usually present. Pityriasis Alba is a skin infection usually affects children and young adults and is characterized by hypopigmented, round to oval, scaling patches on the face, upper , neck, or shoulders. Pica Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Pica is most common in people with developmental disabilities, including autism and mental retardation. Pica may also occur in adults who crave a certain texture in their mouth. Identifying Anorexia Nervosa Symptoms Anorexia nervosa is eating disorder characterized by low body weight and body image distortion with an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Early Symptoms Of Alzheimers Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities. What is Eczema ? - Treatment and Cure Eczema, also referred to as atopic dermatitis, is an inflammation (reddening and swelling) of the skin which is very itchy. The severity of the disease can vary. Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder Facts Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive, distressing, intrusive thoughts and related compulsions which attempt to neutralize the obsessions. Golfer's Elbow - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Golfer's elbow is the funny bone on the inside of the elbow. It is also called medial epicondylitis. It can occur in tennis players and other people who repeatedly grip objects tightly. Ganglion Cysts - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods A ganglion cyst is a tumor or swelling on top of a joint or the covering of a tendon. It is a fluid filled sac which can be felt below the skin. Fibromyalgia - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Fibromyalgia is an illness that causes chronic pain in muscle s and ligament s. Fibromyalgia, also known as fibromyalgia syndrome, fibromyositis, fibrositis, and myofibrositis. Zollinger Ellison Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) is a rare condition characterized by peptic ulcers that are refractory to conventional medical therapy. Whipple's Disease - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Whipple's disease is a rare infectious disease caused by the bacterium. Whipple's disease is characterized by fever of unknown origin, polyarthralgias, and chronic diarrhea. Trigeminal Neuralgia - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Trigeminal Neuralgia is a pain that is described as among the most acute known to mankind. Swimmer's Ear - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Swimmer's ear is an infection of the ear canal. Men and women of all ages are affected equally, but children and teenagers most frequently develop this type of ear infection. Eye Sty - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods A sty is an acute infection or inflammation of the secretory glands of the eyelids. Soft Tissue Sarcoma - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Soft tissue sarcoma is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells begin growing in soft tissue in the body. Sjogren's Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic disease in which white blood cells attack the moisture-producing glands. Scabies - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Scabies is an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. Sarcoidosis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Sarcoidosis (also called sarcoid or Besnier-Boeck disease) is a disease due to inflammation. The disease can attack any organ of the body in any location. Raynaud's Disease - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Raynaud's disease is a condition that affects the blood supply to the fingers, toes and occasionally the ears and nose. Rabies - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Rabies is an acute viral infection. Rabid animals usually stop eating and drinking, and may appear to want to be left alone. Because it can be fatal, rabies should be considered extremely dangerous. Pyoderma Gangrenosum - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Pyoderma gangrenosum is an uncommon ulcerative cutaneous condition of uncertain etiology. Pyloric Stenosis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Pyloric stenosis is the narrowing of part of the stomach (the pylorus) that leads into the small intestines. The true cause of pyloric stenosis is unknown. Osgood Schlatter Disease - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Osgood-Schlatter (OS) disease is one of the most common causes of knee pain in the adolescent. It occurs mostly in boys who are having a growth spurt during their pre-teen or teenage years. Nonallergic Rhinitis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Nonallergic rhinitis is a syndrome resulting from nasal inflammation that encompasses several distinct diagnoses. Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a rare tumor arising from the epithelium of the nasopharynx. Myocarditis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods Myocarditis is an inflammation of the myocardium, the thick muscular layer of the heart wall. It is an uncommon disorder that is usually caused by viral infections such as coxsackie virus, adenovirus, and echovirus. Myelodysplastic Syndromes - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods The Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) is an abnormality of the bone marrow, which gradually affects the producton of healthy blood cells. Septic Shock - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Septic shock is a serious medical condition. During septic shock, the body tissues and organs do not get enough blood and oxygen. Heart Failure - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Heart failure also called is congestive heart failure. Heart failure becomes more common with advancing age. Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood throughout the body. Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Guillain-Barré Syndrome called is acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and Landry's ascending paralysis. It is a an inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nerves and autoimmune disorder. Sjogren's Syndrome - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic inflammatory disorder of probable autoimmune nature. Autoimmune diseases are characterized by the abnormal production of extra antibodies in the blood that are directed against various tissues of the body. About 50% of the time Sjögren's syndrome occurs alone, and 50% of the time it occurs in the presence of another connective tissue disease. Lyme- Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Lyme disease (Borreliosis) is a bacterial infection. Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by the bite of a deer tick.Deer ticks can be so small that they are almost impossible to see. Therefore, many people with Lyme disease never even saw a tick. These people are more likely to develop symptoms because the tick remained on their body longer. How to Get Rid of Melasma Melasma is a tan or dark facial skin discoloration. Melasma is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women. Melasma is an acquired of sun-exposed areas. How to Get Rid of Dermatitis Dermatitis simply means skin inflammation. It caused by direct contact with an irritating substance. It is more common in men than women and the peak age of onset is at 55-65 years of age. How to Get Rid of Pruritus Pruritus (Itch) is an uncomfortable sensation. Pruritus (itch) is a common symptom encountered by dermatologists and primary physicians.	Submit Articles Member Login Top Authors Most Popular Articles Submission Guidelines Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds New Stuff About Us Link to Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service   :: Top Author Businesses: Try your luck, Play BlackJack   :: Our Supporters:
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