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Showing posts with label hormones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hormones. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Thyroid Problems Diagnosis - When to Seek Medical Care


Thyroid Problems Diagnosis

The medical history and physical exam are important parts of the evaluation for thyroid problems. The health care practitioner will focus on eye, skin, cardiac (heart), and neurologic findings.
Blood tests

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Acne/Pimple


Acne Causes

The exact cause of acne is unknown but there are several factors that may contribute to this skin condition.

These factors include:

  1. Genetics (will most likely affect you if other family members had acne)
  2. Hormones (hormonal changes during puberty, or monthly periods)
  3. Infections (germs such as bacteria may cause acne)
  4. Certain medications (steroids, anticonvulsants, hormones or birth control pills may cause acne)
  5. Skin cosmetics (moisturizers, makeup and cosmetics clog the pores of the skin and cause acne)
  6. Environmental conditions (humidity can increase the outbreak of acne)