Hyperhidrosis Essays

  • Home Remedies for Groin Sweating

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    Home Remedies for Groin Sweating Groin sweating is sweating around the inner thigh as the skin here is folded and covered with clothing. This area has sweat glands like the eccrine and apocrine. For some people they tend to sweat profusely in this area which makes them feel uneasy and embarrass. In worst scenario the problem may cause odor, itching, peeling, rashes and peeling of the skin due to imbalance in the skin due to warm and moist groin. Causes for Groin Sweating The specific cause for

  • Essay On Hyperhidrosis

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    The day I’d been diagnosed with hyperhidrosis was the day I came face to face with my demons though it was also a relief of sorts as there was finally an explanation for these experiences. But boy, how my demons haunted me. They chased me everywhere I went and no matter how hard I avoided them, from time to time they’d catch me. Laugh with glee as I started to shake . Huge waves of anxiety grasping at my heart as sweat, abnormal amounts of them seep their way out of my skin coating at me like a blanket

  • Benefits Of Botox

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    you're likely going to be doubly pleased by the results. 5. Sweating Should Decrease While sweating isn't something most people enjoy talking about, it happens to everybody. Especially if you're more prone to sweating, have been diagnosed with hyperhidrosis or you simply like to cram a workout into your lunch hour, sweating can be brutal on makeup. To worsen the situation, water or sweat-proof cosmetics often contain a nasty chemical called Prime Yellow Carnauba Wax, which can be irritating, even

  • Mosquito And Mosquito

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    people in love tend to have higher pheromone levels hence are more prone to be bitten by mosquitoes. In the same way, some perfumes can easily attract mosquitoes while others can highly repel mosquitoes depending to the nature of the scent. The hyperhidrosis condition makes individuals sweat more hence such individuals are more prone to be sought by mosquitoes and be bitten. Alcohol tends to attract mosquitoes hence drunkards will be more likely sought and detected by mosquitoes than sober people.

  • Botulism Poisoning: A Case Study

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    An unlikely substance for humans to willingly inject into themselves, botulinum toxin is the endotoxin produced by the gram-negative, acidophilic anaerobe Clostridium botulinum. This neurotoxin, which causes muscular paralysis and can result in death due to respiratory failure, is extremely potent; just 50 grams would be enough to kill every person on the planet (Lindsay, 2013). The earliest recorded case of botulism poisoning occurred in 1735 in Europe. Assumed to be associated with a batch of sausage

  • A look at acromegaly

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    Acromegaly is a pituitary gland disorder that is an unusual and rare disease that comes from the hypersecretion of growth hormone during adulthood. It is rare in that acromegaly occurs in about 5 cases per million per year (Lugo 2011). Acromegaly if often labeled as a prolonged metabolic condition that is characterized by steady enlargement or elongation of facial bones and extremities (Thibodeau, 2013). This paper will explain the disease and how it affects the body, how one who has the disease

  • Understanding the Cost of Botox Procedures

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    particular payment plan or clinic. Insurance The question on whether Botox costs are covered by insurance depends entirely on the reason and the treatment area. Majority of the insurance plans available cover medically connected Botox treatment like hyperhidrosis, migraines and blepharospasm. On the other hand, cosmetic Botox treatments are elective procedures and hence not covered by insurance plans. Even if this is the case, it is worth contacting your insurance policy provider for confirmation. Allergan

  • Botulinum Toxin and Botx Injections for Cosmetic Purposes

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    It is widely known that a multitude of people use Botox injections for cosmetic purposes without any significant adverse side effects. However, not many Botox patients are aware that what they are injecting into their bodies, botulinum toxin, is one of the most lethal substances known to mankind. This neurotoxin poses a major threat to be used in a bioterrorism attack, killing thousands of people. If it is truly as toxic as scientists claim, then how can botulinum toxin possibly be used in facial

  • Planned Parenthood Analysis

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    health and [can be] active in his professional work...without limitation” (quoted in Monahan). Compared to Hillary Clinton’s latent post-concussion syndrome (Neurologist Dr. Daniel Kassicieh), Jeb Bush’s advanced colon polyps and Marco Rubio’s hyperhidrosis, Bernie Sanders is the epitome of health. Therefore, any citizen’s concerns about his constitution are unwarranted. Furthermore, age and medical conditions have never limited a president in the past. One of our country's most beloved leaders John

  • Cushing’s Disease

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    Introduction: Laura Copeland was a twenty four year old Peace Corp representative in Ethiopia. During her work her health seemed to be “off” (Magic Foundation 2014). Some of the odd health effects were extreme weight gain, deep purple stretch marks, slow wound healing, hair loss, “severely depressed with suicidal ideation”, and a ceased menstrual cycle. Her Manager and the other people involved with her care became severely concerned. She was flown out to Washington D.C. to get a medical evaluation

  • Homeostasis: The Consequences Of Body Temperature

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    Part I Body temperature (both shell and core) is maintained through homeostasis and negative feedback loops, which revert the body back to optimum levels when external changes occur. Temperature receptors in the mouth, skin, spinal cord and brain detect stimuli in the environment and relay these signals to the hypothalamus, containing various nuclei-controlling hormones and aspects of thermoregulation. This compares the body’s ideal functioning temperature of 37°C to the temperature communicated

  • The Management of Primary Erythromelalgia

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    Introduction Erythromelalgia is characterized by the triad of intense burning pain, marked erythema, and increased skin temperature (1,2). Patients describe a severe tingling or neuropathy-like pain (2) that usually affects the extremities: feet more frequently than hands (1,2) but also ears and face (3). Typically it is bilateral but may be unilateral, especially in secondary cases (1). Warming, exercise and dependence on legs are aggravating factors while cooling and feet elevation are relief

  • Acromegaly Essay

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    Acromegaly and gigantism are due to overproduction of Growth hormone (GH) usually caused by a GH-secreting pituitary adenoma— a disorder of unequal skeletal, tissue, and organ growth. The incidence of acromegaly is 5 cases per million per year and the prevalence is 60 cases per million. High GH and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF1) levels lead to comorbidities including arthritis, facial changes, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and heart and respiratory failure. If the condition is not diagnosed