Black Hairy Tongue

Black Hairy TongueThis painless condition occurs when the little bumps on your tongue grow long and trap bacteria...

Thrush

ThrushCaused by candida yeast, thrush is most common in older adults or babies. But a weakened immune system,...

Cold Sores

Cold SoresAlso called fever blisters, you don't get cold sores from fevers or colds but they can be triggered by them....

Canker Sores

Canker SoresNo one knows what causes these small, painful blisters inside your mouth. Triggers include hypersensitivity,...

Lichen Planus

Lichen PlanusA rare rash that shows up as lacy, white patches or red shiny bumps on the inside of the cheeks or...

Leukoplakia

LeukoplakiaLeukoplakia is a reaction to an irritant, like rough teeth, badly fitting dentures, smoking, and smokeless...

TMJ

TMJA problem with the jaw called temporomandibular joint syndrome can cause severe pain in the jaw,...

Oral Cancer

Oral CancerA mouth sore that doesn't go away. Unexplained numbness in the face, mouth, or neck. Problems chewing,...

Geographic Tongue

Geographic TongueWhen parts of your tongue are missing some of their small bumps, you end up with raised and lowered...

Chipped Teeth

Chipped TeethMunching on ice or hard candies, grinding or clenching teeth, even exposing teeth to heat and cold...

Amalgam Tattoo

Amalgam TattooEver notice a small blue-gray "stain" in a soft part of your mouth after dental work? Called amalgam...

Gum Disease

Gum DiseaseWhen periodontal (gum) disease develops, bacteria in plaque accumulate along the gum line. Gingivitis...

Periodontitis

PeriodontitisThe next stage of gum disease is periodontitis, or gum infection. Increased inflammation causes the...

Aspirin Burn

Aspirin BurnEver let an aspirin nestle in your cheek, near an aching tooth? While you may hope this relieves pain...

Cavities, Abscesses, Discoloration

Cavities, Abscesses, DiscolorationFlossing and brushing daily and regular dental checkups help prevent problems...

Bad Breath

Bad BreathUnbrushed teeth have food particles around them that promote bacteria and cause bad breath. Persistent...

Get an Early Start on Skin Care

Get an Early Start on Skin CareEven if you've never taken care of your skin, it's not too late to start. Your...

Use a Gentle Cleanser

Use a Gentle CleanserChoose a creamy one for dry skin, or an oil-free, foaming one for oily skin. If you have sensitive...

Moisturizer for Your Face

Moisturizer for Your FaceMoisturizer protects and improves your skin. Even if you have oily skin or breakouts, you can...

Wear Sunscreen Every Day

Wear Sunscreen Every DayYou need sun protection during daylight hours, no matter if it’s overcast or you’re staying...

Can I Layer My Skin Products?

Can I Layer My Skin Products?Yes. Start with clean skin and put on any prescription creams or gels first. Morning:...

Reveal a Fresh Layer of Skin

Reveal a Fresh Layer of SkinSome skin care products have ingredients that get rid of dead cells to uncover the...

Scrub Away Dead Skin

Scrub Away Dead SkinExfoliate to help your skin glow. You can buff off dead skin cells gently with a soft washcloth,...

What's on the Menu?

What's on the Menu?Your skin craves good nutrition just like the rest of your body. Some studies suggest that...

Dark Skin Needs TLC

Dark Skin Needs TLCIf you're African-American or Hispanic, for example, your skin might be sensitive to sun or chemicals....

Organic Is Not Always Better

Organic Is Not Always BetterThere's no scientific proof that organic or all-natural cosmetics and skin care products are...

Introduction to Pregnancy Symptoms

Introduction to Pregnancy SymptomsA missed menstrual period is often the first recognizable sign of a possible pregnancy,...

Breast Swelling, Tenderness, and Pain

Breast Swelling, Tenderness, and PainBreast enlargement, tenderness, or pain similar to premenstrual symptoms,...

Missed Period

Missed PeriodThe first sign many women recognize as an early sign of pregnancy is a missed menstrual period (amenorrhea)....

Fatigue and Tiredness

Fatigue and TirednessThe extra progesterone in a woman's body during pregnancy may cause her to feel fatigued...

Nausea and Vomiting

Nausea and Vomiting"Morning sickness," or nausea and vomiting that occur in early pregnancy usually happens between...

Abdominal Bloating

Abdominal BloatingThe rise in progesterone during pregnancy can also cause abdominal bloating, fullness, and gas....

Elevated Basal Body Temperature

Elevated Basal Body TemperatureMany women hoping to become pregnant will chart their basal body temperature (the...

Frequent Urination

Frequent UrinationThe urge to urinate more frequently starts about six weeks into pregnancy, thanks to the hormone...

Melasma (Darkening of the Skin)

Melasma (Darkening of the Skin)During the first trimester, the skin on the forehead, bridge of the nose, upper...

Mood Swings and Stress

Mood Swings and StressRapid changes in hormone levels during pregnancy may be responsible for mood swings and feelings...

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks itself,...

What Is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?

What Is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), also called juvenile idiopathic arthritis...

Who Is at Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Who Is at Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis?According to the Arthritis Foundation, rheumatoid arthritis affects about...

What Is the Difference Between Normal, Healthy Joints and Arthritic Joints?

What Is the Difference Between Normal, Healthy Joints and Arthritic Joints?Arthritis refers to more than 100 conditions...

What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?

 What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis remains unknown, but several risk...

What Are the Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

What Are the Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis?In addition to the hallmark symptoms of swollen, painful, and stiff...

Remission, Relapse, and Flares

Remission, Relapse, and FlaresWhen a person with rheumatoid arthritis has symptoms including joint inflammation...

What Are the Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

What Are the Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis? (continued)With rheumatoid arthritis hands are almost always affected....

What is a Rheumatologist?

What is a Rheumatologist? A rheumatologist is a physician who specializes in treatment of arthritis, and other disorders...

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammation of Organs

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammation of OrgansRheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease, meaning it can affect the entire...

How Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosed

How Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosed?There is not a singular test to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis. First, the...

Citrulline Antibody Test

RA Diagnostic Test: Citrulline Antibody TestBlood tests are usually run to help make a diagnosis of rheumatoid...

RA Diagnostic Test: Sedimentation Rate (Sed Rate)

RA Diagnostic Test: Sedimentation Rate (Sed Rate)Other blood tests that may be run can help the doctor determine...

RA Diagnostic Test: Arthrocentesis

RA Diagnostic Test: ArthrocentesisA joint aspiration procedure (arthrocentesis) may be performed to obtain joint...