FACT: Ringworm is NOT a worm, but a fungal skin infection

On 8:52 AM by Anonymous
What Is Ringworm? Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection otherwise known as tinea. Ringworm most commonly affects the skin on the body (tinea corporis), the scalp (tinea capitis), the feet (tinea pedis, or athlete's foot), or the groin (tinea cruris, or jock itch). It often forms a ring-shaped...

Tips for Pregnant Women: In case of Hurricane

On 4:51 PM by Anonymous
As some of you may now, New York will be hit with a heads up forecast that midweek this week we may be seeing heavy rainfall remnants of a tropical system moving into the Gulf of Mexico. Here are Tips for Pregnant Women in case the above occurs. Hurricane season is especially...

Distinguishing a Burn: Minor to Serious

On 12:29 PM by Anonymous
When faced with a burn, distinguishing it can be difficult; ranging from a minor burn to a serious burn, the first step is to determine the extent of damage to body tissues. There are three burn classifications: first-degree burn, second-degree burn and third-degree burn. 1ST-...

Ouch! Ice Burns do Exist

On 1:07 PM by Anonymous
Most schools are back at it already. This means that the school athletes are back at work too and lots of injuries will soon happen: sprains, strains, etc.     The treatment recommendation for a sprain or strain is usually RICE which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. ...

Common Summer Ailments: E-Coli

On 11:01 AM by Anonymous
Summer may not be the first season you think of when it comes to being under the weather, but the warm months can lead to infections, viruses, and heat-influenced disease. To continue the New York Doctors Urgent Care series of Common Summer Ailments here is another: E-Coli.   Source:...

Common Summer Ailments: Swimmer's Ear

On 12:13 PM by Anonymous
Though we are now in the month of August and Fall is soon to come, there are plenty more Common Summer Ailments to be discussed; such as: Swimmer's Ear.   Swimmer's ear (also called otitis externa) is an infection started by bacteria in the water left inside the ear after swimming. If you...

Common Summer Ailments: Prickly Heat Rash

On 2:01 PM by Anonymous
The summer sun can also affect our skin. Humidity and heat can create an inflammation known as heat rash, an uncomfortable condition caused by blocked sweat glands. The best way to avoid or reduce its occurrence is to keep as cool as possible, expose the affected area to air and wear light cotton clothing....

When does a cut require stitches?

On 10:01 AM by Anonymous
As stated in our previous post, sometimes it's hard to tell if an open wound is in need of stitches, which will help the cut heal properly and reduce scarring. If you're not sure whether or not it deserves stitching and want to save yourself an unnecessary trip to the hospital if it doesn't,...

Common Summer Ailments: Poison Ivy

On 11:33 AM by Anonymous
We have all heard of the nasty stuff, but what can you do to prevent it, and treat it? The first step is learning to identify what Poison Ivy looks like, so you can avoid it. Since poison Ivy takes on many different appearances, it can be a bit tricky. The old saying of "leaves of three" does ring...

Common Summer Ailments: Insect Bites and Stings

On 9:06 AM by Anonymous
  To continue the Summer Ailments series, next is the all too common bites and stings.You can be bitten by a variety of insects including midges, mosquitoes, horseflies, fleas, lice and ants and some people...

DID YOU KNOW? Types of Wounds

On 8:04 AM by Anonymous
Before we write about "When a cut requires stitches:, here's a small list on the type of wounds you may/may not encounter. Types of Wounds Wounds that cause a break in the skin are called open wounds. These are the types of wounds that may require stitches. Closed wounds do not have a...

Common Summer Ailments: Food Poisoning

On 11:03 AM by Anonymous
Did You Know? Food Poisoning is a Common Summer Ailment. This is because, some foods are not properly cleaned or taken care of and sit in the summer heat before being consumed.    Food poisoning is a common, usually mild, but sometimes deadly illness. Typical symptoms include: ...

Common Summer Ailments: Sunburn

On 2:58 PM by Anonymous
It's that time of the year again! The Summer Season, the time of sun, heat, and fun. As fun as the Summer Season may be, too much sun is never a good thing. Here we explain the Common Summer Ailment of Sunburn. What it is, how to prevent is and a natural remedy to treat it. Sunburn What are the...
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