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Straight, No Chaser: Eczema and Psoriasis
Rashes are very frustrating for patients. Â They itch, burn, get infected, aren’t pleasant to look at and never go away rapidly enough. Another problem is no one ever seems t
Straight, No Chaser: Abscesses (Boils)
Whether you call them boils, pus pockets or abscesses, they hurt. Abscesses are infections that localize and collect pus beneath the skin. Although previous Straight, No Chaser pos
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: 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: 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: 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
Straight, No Chaser: Tattoo Removal
You may find it interesting that people have been obtaining tattoos throughout recorded history. You may also find it interesting that of those getting tattoos, approximately half
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: Splinters
Ah, splinters. You know them, you hate them. Honestly, it’s frustrating for me to see you in an emergency room with a splinter in most cases because one of the first things that
Straight, No Chaser: Do You Have Moles?
 Odds are you do. If you do, you should know when to be concerned. Let’s review some basic and critical information you should know. 1. What are moles? The term common mole is
Straight, No Chaser: Rashes on Your Palms and Soles – Pay Attention!
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
Straight, No Chaser: About Hair Loss and Male Pattern Baldness – Alopecia
I tell people all the time, “I’m shaved, not bald.” Whether or not that’s a distinction without a difference, alopecia (defined as partial or complete hair
Straight, No Chaser: Why Those Hairs Go Gray
This is a lot simpler than people make it. Â Gray hair is a happenstance of life. Â At the end of the day, genetic, racial and chemical considerations determine when you go gray. Â
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "Is skin glue as good for stitches for laceration repair?"
So your child has been cut. Â S/he is writhing in pain and anxiety and lives in deathly fear of needles. Â The doctor tells you that you have options. Â Your child can be strapped
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "What are the different types of burns?"
Well, yes, he’s a Burns, but I don’t think that’s what we’re addressing today.  Let’s look at some burns of the traumatic variety. What’s a first d
Straight, No Chaser: Human Bites
I have had weird experiences with humans biting humans, as have most physicians. There are several different types of human bites, which can range from harmless to surgically serio
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: What steps should I take if there's an outbreak of head lice?
Check your child’s hair for lice and nits (lice eggs) every three to four days. Nits commonly look like dandruff, but they cannot be easily brushed off the hair. Also check b
Straight, No Chaser: Quick Tips for the Diabetic in Your Life
Per your requests, we occasionally feature quick tips for healthy living. Here’s an important example. If you have diabetics in your life, here are three things they should d
How Can I Prevent Acne?
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser answers the simple question “How can I prevent acne?” What to Do You can prevent pimples by keeping your face clean and your hands
Straight, No Chaser: A Quick Tip for When You're Feeling Bugged…
Quite a few of you had the same question after Friday’s post on objects in the ears, nose and throat: What about insects that get in the ear, particularly when you are asl
