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Red Spots on Skin: Why They Happen and How to Nix Them

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Red Spots on Skin: Why They Happen and How to Nix Them How often have you spotted red spots on your skin? Well, don’t be alarmed if they occur again. The wisest thing to do is pay a visit to your doctor. This is because there can be many reasons behind them - from allergic reactions to other skin conditions. The underlying cause is hard to determine without medical examination. In this article, we list out all the possible causes of red spots and their treatments for your knowledge Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It protects your body and controls what gets in. Along with your hair and nails, your skin acts as a protective barrier against environmental toxins and injuries. It also releases toxins from your body through sweat, tears and mucus. When there’s a break in the skin or a disease that causes the integrity of the skin to be broken, your whole body loses the ability to protect itself and prevent infections. Many infections — fungal, bacterial or viral — target the sk

Signs your nail is trying to tell about your health

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What Your Nails Say About Your Health Nail down the most common causes of fingernail changes Fingernails help protect the delicate tops of fingers from injury — and come in handy when you want to peel an orange or scratch an itch. Healthy nails are strong with pink nailbeds, but problems, such as white spots, ridges, thickening and other changes to the color or texture of your nails, are common. “Most of the time, these are harmless changes often due to lifestyle or to a nail injury,”  “However, in some cases they may be a sign of health issues, such as nutritional imbalances or thyroid problems.” Here’s an overview of the most common nail changes, what may be causing them and when to see a doctor. Texture changes Thin or soft nails Thin or soft nails break or tear easily or may bend before breaking. Often, these changes are due to exposure to chemicals, such as detergents or nail polish remover. Low levels of B vitamins, calcium or iron also may be to blame. Cracked or split nails Usu

Ovarial cancer 5 symptoms

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5 Early Signs of Ovarian Cancer We’ve long considered ovarial cancer a silent killer with few, if any, early symptoms. However, it turns out ovarian cancer may not be as stealthy as we once thought. There are, in fact, some early signs of the disease that are important to recognize. Why is it so crucial? The unfortunate reality is that more than 70 percent of women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed when the cancer is more advanced and has a poorer prognosis. The five-year survival rate (the percentage of women who survive for five years or more after diagnosis) for early-stage ovarian cancer is about 80 to 90 percent. The five-year survival rate for advanced-stage ovarian cancer varies from about 28 to 40 percent. “Women tend to ignore early signs of ovarian cancer or think their symptoms are simply related to aging, weight gain or other less serious problems,” says  at Rush. “That’s what makes ovarian cancer so difficult to detect early, when it is most curable.” Taking symptoms of ov