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Conditions treated: Urology
Chasteberry for Libido Reduction
Chasteberry is a native of the Medditeranean region .Chaste berry helps the pituitary gland in the brain to stimulate the ovulation process. It has be...
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Conditions treated: Skin and Hair, Itching
Treating Body Itching Caused by Poisonous Plants with Water Melon
Water melon is a tropical fruit which contains almost 98 % water. It is a member of the cucurbit family. The fruit of the plant is fleshy and contains...
Itching Guide
- Summary
- Definition
- Causes
- Considerations
- Other Names
- When to Contact a Medical Professional
- Home Care
Definition
Itching is a tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin that makes you want to scratch the affected area.
Causes
There are many causes of itching. The following may cause localized or generalized itching:
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Web Results
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MedlinePlus: Itching
Oct 6, 2008 ... The primary NIH organization for research on Itching is the National ... Most itching is not serious. However, if you itch all over, ...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Itching
Oct 20, 2008 ... For persistent or severe itching, see your health care provider for a precise diagnosis and specific treatment instructions. ...
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Itch (Itching) Causes and Treatment on MedicineNet.com
Learn the causes and treatments for itching (itch). Dry skin, fungus, sunburn and bites may cause itching. Excessive scratching may lead to thickened skin ...
Books Matching Itching
21st Century Complete Medical Guide to Hives, Urticaria, Skin Itching, Authoritative Government Documents, Clinical References, and Practical Information for Patients and Physicians
PM Medical Health News,
This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of hives, urticaria, and itching from allergies. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology...
Itching and twitching
adapted by Patricia C. McKissack and Robert L. McKissack; illustrated by Laura Freeman
Monkey, who scratches when he itches, and Rabbit, who twitches when he feels like it, try to accept each other and themselves.
News
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Dry Skin? Don't Let Winter Win
SATURDAY, Nov. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Dry winter air can cause your skin to crack, chafe, itch and develop dry patches, but there are a number of things you can do to protect your...
Nov 29, 2008
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Offenses with their share of weapons are itching for some...
1. Prodigal sons. CB Nate Clements and LB Takeo Spikes return to Buffalo, where they played the best football of their careers. Clements is the 49ers' best cover corner and gets assigned to the opponents'...
Nov 30, 2008
Question and Answer
itching?!??
my vagina has been itching, very badly. Id wake up in the middle of the...
my vagina has been itching, very badly. Id wake up in the middle of the...
its probably a yeast infection esp. if the itching gets worst at night
Asked by mackerss_bby1347 - 4 months ago
What to do when the painkillers causes itching?
I've seen 3 different GP's that tells me that it's impossible for the painkillers to...
I've seen 3 different GP's that tells me that it's impossible for the painkillers to...
Ok, i looked up all the meds that you listed. the thing that i found with all the meds that you had itching with was they where all opioids (opium...
Asked by Jessie - 16 months ago
Forum Search
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Itching, itching, itching...any ideas to help the poor guy?
Every summer my horse just goes crazy itching. He's not itching his tail very much this year is itching his neck, flanks and face. I've tried quite a few things. Tri-hist, he won't eat it. I force
Jul 20, 2004
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Itching, itching, itching...
Okay...for the past six weeks or so now, I've been tormented by persistent itching all over my body in the windowsill, and lots of dust. But the itching is just as bad as ever. I was hoping it would
Oct 23, 2008
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itching sensation (itch)
Can to cause transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (prion diseases) of humans an itching sensation (itch) as it happen with scrapie of sheep and goats?
Jun 17, 2008
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Doctor-moderated Forums
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Does the hepatits C cause itching or the treatment?
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itching nipples
What is the cause of a itching nipples. My nipples has been itching me for the last past 3wks and it still continue to it...
Question & Answer
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Why is my va-jay-jay itching?
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Is there a home remedy for vaginal itching?
Apple Cider vinegar (about 1-2 tablespoons) diluted in warm water (approx a cup) and used as a topical wash on the vulva and in the vagina. It will sting initially, likely, but this will subside...
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Images
Videos
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Itch Gene
Watch this video about the itch gene on HowStuffWorks. Researchers have uncovered a potential relief for itchiness. The strange thing is that they were trying to eliminate pain. This ScienCentral video explains how an accidental...
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What if You Get an Itch Inside a Spacesuit?
Watch this NASA video showing how spacesuits work and what astronauts have to do if their nose starts to itch.
How-To Videos
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Itching For Fall: Eczema Season Is Here
Bristol, Tenn. Fall has arrived, and for one in five children, that means it is eczema season. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), is a chronic skin condition that causes itching, rash, scaliness, redness,...
Audio Clips & Podcasts
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waiting for the itching powder
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S.I.B. (Swelling Itching Brain)
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... That Scratch From Itching
Album: [APL046] How To Stop ...
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The Itching Scull
Album: Cold Dark Matter
Baby Rashes Slide Show
Babies are not born with perfect skin. In fact, it's is very common for newborns to have rashes. Learn about the most common baby rashes: cradle cap, milia, baby acne, heat rash, eczema, yeast infections, and diaper rash.
Skin Rashes Slide Show
Learn about common skin rashes in this slide show:
A skin rash can be harmless or an indicator of serious illness. Rashes can be caused by medications, viruses, fungi, autoimmune disease, and even heat.
Summer Skin Irritants Slide Show
Learn about chigger bites, poison ivy and other summer skin irritants:
Common summer skin conditions can be bothersome, uncomfortable and even painful. Some, such as heat rash and swimmers' itch, clear up on their own. Others, including Lyme disease, require medical treatment. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will take a look at these seasonal skin conditions, their causes and when you might need to see your doctor.
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Symptom Checker
My Electronic MD is a symptom checker which allows you to find likely causes of your symptoms in a relatively short period of time. After selecting your main complaint, you will be asked to select a scenario representing a constellation of symptoms that best fits your history, similar to the way physicians make diagnoses in the office.