Poison ivy is a poisonous plant that releases urushiol which is an oily substance present on the leaves, stem and roots of the plant. Once urushiol comes in contact with the skin, some individuals end up with allergic contact dermatitis. The poison ivy blisters often manifest several days after the rash erupts on the skin. […]
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Throughout the years, the dangers of sun exposure have been recognized such as sun-damaged skin to skin cancer. As a consequence, the use of sunscreen has been a regular routine in our daily lives. On the other hand, it led to various allergic reactions to the chemicals present in sunscreens. Contact dermatitis typically manifests after
Lyme disease is typically spread by the bite of a tick, usually not bigger than a pinhead. Since it is too tiny and the bite does not cause any pain, the tick is difficult to detect. Ticks that feed must be attached for 24-48 hours before the disease is transmitted. It is sad to note
There are many animals, both in land and water that are capable of delivering a painful or even a deadly sting. It is important that you know how to handle marine and reptile stings particularly from jellyfish, stingray and snakes. Jellyfish and stingray stings Most cases involving jellyfish stings are relatively harmless and tend to
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There are various types of lice that feed on human blood such as head lice, pubic lice and body lice. These are parasites that must be avoided and no one wants to be infested. It is important that you are familiar with these parasites particularly the head lice and body lice. The head and pubic
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Extreme sensitivity to the ultraviolet rays can lead to the development of red-colored, itchy rashes on the skin within minutes. It is important to note that sun poisoning which is medically known as polymorphous light eruption usually manifests in the form of small-sized papules and less commonly as plaques on the exposed parts of the
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It is important to note that typhoid fever is already rare in developed countries and most of the recorded cases every year are due to international travel. The Salmonella typhi bacterium is responsible for causing this condition which involves abdominal pain, high fever and headache. Take note that it can be fatal in some cases
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Those who love biking endure all types of heat-related issues. Exposure to the elements while biking could not be avoided. Prickly heat or heat rash has been an issue for those who spend a lot of time under the skin, especially if the climate is humid. All it takes is common sense when dealing with
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Hiking has long been considered as a healthy activity that can burn calories. On the other hand, just like with any form of exercise, it is not free from any risks. An individual can injure his/her ankle in various ways, causing swollen ankles. It is important to note that hiking can worsen an underlying ankle
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Chiggers are parasitic insects that are closely related to ticks. It is important to note that these small-sized bugs can attach on the skin and inject saliva into the skin cells. The saliva of chiggers has a tough digestive enzyme that dissolves the skin cells, thus allowing the bug to consume them. The itchiness that
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