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Reviewing Common Skin Rashes
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post reviews a few common skin rashes. The guide features in-depth discussion on several of them. Common Skin Rashes Here are a few of the mor
Neurology, Pediatrics/Kids Health, Public Health, Skin/Dermatology, Toxicology/Drugs, Health Prevention, Musculoskeletal System
Frequently Asked Questions About Lead Poisoning
Introduction Medically speaking, it really wasn’t long ago when dozens of cases of lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan occurred. Of course, this was a result of elevated levels
Fifteen Tips to Care for Diabetic Skin, Part 2
Introduction This post provides diabetic skin care tips! In the previous Straight, No Chaser, we discussed the frailty of  diabetic skin and discussed how that sets one up for
Diabetic Skin Problems, Part 1
Introduction Today we begin a discussion on diabetic skin problems. Diabetic Skin Problems If you are diabetic or caring for a diabetic, one of the things you’ve likely notic
Straight, No Chaser: The Other Side of 40 -The Skin – Changes, Challenges, Solutions
September is Healthy Aging Month. A big part of healthy aging is prior healthy living, particularly as you reach the age at which your unhealthy habits begin to catch up with you o
Straight, No Chaser: What is MRSA? Causes, Prevention & Treatments
One of the things that’s changed a lot from when I first started practicing medicine is people show up every day to the emergency room for mosquito and spider bites. Â The lo
Cardiology/Heart, Endocrine/Metabolic, Genital/Urinary, Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Respiratory/Lungs, Skin/Dermatology
Straight, No Chaser: Five Frequently Asked Questions on Lupus
 What is lupus? What causes it? In general terms, lupus is a disease in which your immune system malfunctions and attacks your healthy tissue. This is known as an autoimmune dis
Straight, No Chaser: Keloids
Have you ever seen a keloid? Do you suffer from keloids? Do you know someone with them and wonder what’s occurring? Here are some answers. Some people, more commonly African-Amer
Straight, No Chaser: Contact Dermatitis, Diaper Rash, Poison Ivy and the Like
Let’s pick up where we left off. In our discussion of eczema and psoriasis, we described the common theme of underlying inflammation manifesting in rashes of different appea
Straight, No Chaser: Rashes on Your Palms and Soles; It's Not Always Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
In the world of rashes, there aren’t an abundance of rashes that appear on the palms and soles. Â However, there are a few of note, so here’s some Quick Tips to point y
Itchy Rashes: Eczema and Psoriasis
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser looks at eczema and psoriasis. Rashes are very frustrating for patients. Â They itch, burn, get infected, aren’t pleasant to look at and
Managing Animal Bites
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser discusses managing animal bites. We love our pets, and animals in general. Is there one about which a movie hasn’t been made? In most ca
Your Questions about Human Bites
Introduction The votes are in, and it appears that Jaws (from James Bond fame) found the previous post, well… biting. Here’s your questions and answers about human bi
Types and Treatment of Human Bites
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post is about different types and treatment of human bites. I have had weird experiences with humans biting humans, as have most physicians. T
Straight, No Chaser: Questions You Should Ask When You Have a Laceration
I wonder if any of us avoid lacerations over the course of our lives. It seems that everyone I know or every patient I have cared for has a scar and a story to accompany it. Fortun
Straight, No Chaser: What Would You Do If Your Tongue Suddenly Swelled? Learn About Angioedema
Here at Straight, No Chaser, we want you to know how to prevent disease and injury because that’s a lot easier than the alternative. However, if and when the time comes, you
Straight, No Chaser: Hangnails and Paronychia
Aren’t hangnails annoying? Well, it gets worse. The things we do in an effort to get rid of them cause even bigger problems, and that’s the focus of this Straight, No Chaser. Â
Straight, No Chaser: Do You Have Moles?
 Odds are you do, but we’re not talking about the animal variety. It’s Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, and so if you do have moles, you should
Straight, No Chaser: Ingrown Toenails
The overwhelming majority of cases of ingrown toenails I see come from people chewing on their toenails. So the really, really Quick Tip is keep your feet out of your mouth. If onl
Straight, No Chaser: Foot Corns and Calluses
It’s really not my intention to be corny or callous here, but it’s almost in the name. This Straight, No Chaser looks at two very common problems of the feet. First things fi
