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Treating kwashiorkor Kwashiorkor
KwashiorkorIfkwashiorkor is identified early it can be treated with either specially formulated milk-based feeds or ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF). RUTF istypically made up of peanut butter, milk powder, sugar, vegetable oil, and addedvitamins and minerals. More intensive treatment in hospital will be needed in severe cases or where there are already
Seeingyour GP Labial fusion
Labial fusionFor most babies or girls, labial fusion doesn't cause any problems and is often discovered accidentally by a parent or carer during nappy changing or bathing. Your GP can confirm labial fusion after doing a routine examination of the child's genital area.
Causes of listeriosis Listeriosis
ListeriosisListeriosis is caused by a type of bacteria called listeria. It's mainly spread through contaminated food. Listeria is widespread throughout the environment and can be found in soil, wood, decaying vegetation and water. Contaminated food Most cases of listeriosis are caused by eating food contaminated with listeria. Listeria is most commonly
Causes of liver cancer Liver cancer
Liver cancerThe exact cause of liver cancer is unknown, but many cases are linked to a problem with the liver called Cirrhosis . This is wherethe tissue of the liver has become scarred and cannot perform many of its usual functions. Cancer is a conditionwhere cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably, producing a lump of tissue
Complications of lichen planus Lichen planus
Lichen planusComplications of lichen planus may include discoloured skin and, in some cases, erosive lichen planusmay develop into certain types of cancer. Skin pigmentation After the lichen planus rash has cleared up, the affected area of skin may be a different colour to what it was originally. There may be a brown or grey mark, which can sometimes last
'I try to keep my stress levels down' Lichen planus
Lichen planusDale Hodgson was diagnosed with oral lichen planus when she was 44, and has learnt to adapt her lifestyle to cope."I remember waking up one morning in May 1995, when I was 44, and my mouth felt scalded, like I'd eaten something that had burnt it. When I went into the bathroom to have a look in the mirror, I was horrified by what I saw. The inside
Symptoms in men and boys Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosusIn men and boys,lichen sclerosus tends to develop on the foreskin and end of the penis. The skin around the anus is rarely affected. Symptoms can include: sore or sometimes itchy white patches on the penis, particularly around the tip, but sometimes on the shaft the skinat the tip of the penis becoming firm and white difficulty pulling the
Pitting or dents on the nails Fingernail or toenail abnormalities
Fingernail or toenail abnormalitiesPitting or small dents on the surface of your nails can be a sign of any of the following conditions: psoriasis eczema a long-term skin condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked reactive arthritis alopecia areata a condition that causes temporary bald patches on the scalp that are about the size of a large coin
Grooves across the fingernails (Beau's lines) Fingernail or toenail abnormalities
Fingernail or toenail abnormalitiesDeep lines or grooves that go from left to right across the nail are known as Beau's lines .They may occur as a result of: a previous illness the line forms at the time of the illness having chemotherapy a previous injury previous exposure to very cold temperatures, if you have raynaud's phenomenon Illness, injury or cold temperatures can
Dark stripes running down the nail Fingernail or toenail abnormalities
Fingernail or toenail abnormalitiesDark stripes running down the nails (linear melanonychia) are fairly common in black people over 20 years of age, and in most cases it's perfectly normal. However, dark stripes shouldn't be ignored because it can sometimes be a form of skin cancer that affects the nail bed, called subungual melanoma. It's important that your doctor checks it to