Can You Prevent Psoriatic Arthritis if You Have Psoriasis?
Other health conditions may increase your risk of developing PsA. Research suggests that people with psoriasis who have one or more of the other health conditions below are more likely to develop PsA.Experts don't yet know if these conditions increase the risk of PsA in those with psoriasis or if other factors are at play. But managing these conditions...
How to Prep Your Body
For those who live in states that practice DST (parts of Arizona and all of Hawaii are the only U.S. states that don’t, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation), follow these tips to ease the transition.1. Go in With a Good Base of SleepThe more consistent your sleep schedule is before the switch, the less of a change...
How to Treat Dark Patches and Light Spots From Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atopic dermatitis can change skin color in two ways: hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation.HyperpigmentationHyperpigmentation is when patches of skin become darker than the normal skin tone. It occurs when inflammation stimulates skin cells to produce more melanin, the substance that gives skin its color, which results in more melanin on the surface of the skin. If you injure your skin —...
What Is Cutaneous Mastocytosis?
Cutaneous mastocytosis is one of two types of mastocytosis, a rare disorder in which too many mast cells — a type of white blood cell that helps the immune system function properly — accumulate in the body. In cutaneous mastocytosis, mast cells build up in the skin, causing skin changes or lesions, while in systemic mastocytosis, mast cells multiply...
Understanding Migraine-Related Brain Fog and Memory Loss
People with migraine often report problems with memory loss, but the link remains unclear. Factors relating to both migraine and brain fog, such as pain, fatigue, and difficulty focusing, may help explain patterns of memory loss with migraine, although experts are still unsure.Elizabeth Seng, PhD, a psychology and neurology professor at Yeshiva University in New York City, who will...
How to Get Through a Spinal Tap to Confirm an MS Diagnosis
Like any invasive procedure, a spinal tap comes with certain risks, and doctors have to weigh those risks against the potential benefits.Some people develop a headache — called a “spinal headache” — after a spinal tap. Spinal headaches usually start within a day or two after a lumbar puncture but can occur several days later. They are thought to...
Beef Organ Supplement Benefits: Is the Hype Justified?
While organ meats are nutritionally rich, there’s little to no published research on how beef organ supplements affect health. That hasn’t stopped some manufacturers from making numerous claims about beef organ supplement benefits.“Supplements can be sold as if they are good for your health even if there has never been a study of the supplement in humans,” says Pieter...
Is It Always a Heart Attack?
While many doctors like Becker urge the public to err on the side of caution and get immediate medical attention when chest pain appears to be serious, some types of discomfort in the chest may be the symptom of a less serious problem.Adriana Quinones-Camacho, MD, a cardiologist with NYU Langone Health, suggests that if chest pain occurs only when...
What Is Addison’s Disease? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
The only treatment for Addison’s disease is medication to correct levels of cortisol and aldosterone in the body. Cortisol is replaced with a synthetic version, such as hydrocortisone (Cortef), prednisone (Prednisone Intensol, Rayos) or methylprednisolone (Medrol). Aldosterone is replaced with a synthetic version called fludrocortisone acetate.Addison’s disease is a lifelong condition, so you’ll need to take these medications for...
What Is T-Cell Lymphoma?
T-cell lymphoma (TCL) is a rare form of cancer that affects the lymphatic system.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e5976292896150b-d635-48a6-b6ad-cc018b935444 It develops from the abnormal multiplication of T cells, or T-lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell essential for immune system function. The specific treatment course and prognosis for T-cell lymphoma depends on the subtype — of which there are many — and how advanced...
