Pilonidal Cyst Related Diseases & Conditions

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    Boils Article
    • Boils facts
    • What is a boil? What are the symptoms and signs of a boil?
    • What causes boils to form?
    • Who is most likely to get a boil?
    • How are boils diagnosed?
    • What is the treatment for a boil?
    • When should I seek medical attention for a boil?
    • What is the prognosis (outcome) for a boil?
    • What can be done to prevent boils (abscesses)?
  • Cellulitis Cellulitis is an acute spreading bacterial infection below the surface of the skin characterized by redness, warmth,...learn more »
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    Cellulitis Article
    • Cellulitis facts
    • What is cellulitis?
    • What are cellulitis symptoms and signs?
    • Where does cellulitis occur?
    • What does cellulitis look like?
    • What are cellulitis risk factors?
    • What causes cellulitis?
    • Is cellulitis contagious?
    • How is cellulitis diagnosed, and what is the treatment for cellulitis?
    • Can cellulitis be prevented?
    • What is the outlook/prognosis for cellulitis?
  • Cysts Cysts are saclike structures that can occur throughout the body and usually contain a semisolid, liquid, or gaseous substance....learn more »
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    Cysts Article
    • What is a cyst?
    • What are the causes of a cyst?
    • What are the different types of cysts?
    • What are cyst symptoms and signs, and how are cysts diagnosed?
    • What is the treatment for a cyst?
    • Is prevention of cysts possible?
    • What is the prognosis of cysts?
    • Cysts At A Glance
  • Skin Cancer Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in humans. There are three main types of skin cancer; basal cell carcinoma...learn more »
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    Skin Cancer Article
    • Skin cancer facts
    • Introduction
    • Basal cell carcinoma
    • Squamous cell carcinoma
    • What about follow-up care for skin cancer?
    • How about vitamin D and cancer?
    • What resources are available to patients with skin cancer?
  • Fever Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degrees F. (37 degrees C.), in practice a person is...learn more »
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    Fever Article
    • Aches, pain, fever facts
    • What is a fever?
    • What causes a fever?
    • What are the signs and symptoms of a fever?
    • How is a fever diagnosed?
    • How should I take a temperature for fever?
    • What is the treatment for a fever?
    • When should I seek medical care for a fever?
    • What are complications of a fever?
    • What is the prognosis for a fever?
    • What is the prevention for a fever?
  • Obesity Obesity is the state of being well above one's normal weight. A person has traditionally been considered to be obese if they are...learn more »
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    • Obesity facts
    • What is obesity?
    • How common is obesity?
    • What are the health risks associated with obesity?
    • What causes obesity?
    • What are other factors associated with obesity?
    • How is body fat measured?
    • What about weight-for-height tables?
    • What is the body mass index (BMI)?
    • Does it matter where body fat is located?
    • What can be done about obesity?
    • What is the role of physical activity and exercise in obesity?
    • What is the role of diet in the treatment of obesity?
    • What is the role of medication in the treatment of obesity?
    • What about herbal fen/phen?
    • What about meal substitutes, artificial sweeteners, and OTC products?
    • What is the role of surgery in the treatment of obesity?
    • How can patients choose a safe and successful weight-loss program?