Although a wide variety of prescription acne medications exist for teens and young adults today, many dermatology patients approaching middle age are still dealing with acne scarring that formed long before these medications existed. Luckily, dermatology offices now offer products and procedures that can help diminish that scarring better than ever before.
If you're tired of the acne scarring you've had for more than half your life and ready to enjoy the next few decades without pits and valleys, consider these at-home, inpatient, and outpatient procedures available today.
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A stress fracture is a broken bone just like a traumatic fracture, but it is the result of small repeated traumas instead of one big trauma, and it is very common in athletes. Depending on the severity and location of the break, a stress fracture may be treated with anything from rest to orthopedic surgery. No matter how it's treated, though, the fact remains that one stress fracture increases your risk for another stress fracture somewhere down the line.
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You hear over and over the exercise is greta for your health, but do you actually know the reasons why? One of the benefits of regular cardio exercise is that you will have a much more healthy circulation system. Your cells, arteries, and veins will pump your blood more efficiently. There are several reasons why this will benefit you in your daily life.
You'll Have Less Vein Pain
Improved circulation decrease you chances of developing varicose veins.
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Many women find out that they have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) when they try to get pregnant and are unsuccessful. Receiving the diagnosis brings up many questions regarding fertility. Will you ever be able to have children? Is there anything you can do to improve your fertility? Fortunately, the answer to both of these questions is "Yes!" for most women. Find out what PCOS is, how it affects your fertility and how to improve your reproductive health below.
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One of the hard parts of recovering from an addiction to opiates is overcoming the intense and physically excruciating detoxification process. Many rehab centers now offer detoxification options that can help patients to make their way through the difficult stages of withdrawal with medical supervision. With the more advanced medicines available for those recovering from substance abuse, there is hope that freedom from addiction is possible.
What happens when someone suddenly stops opiate use?
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