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Treatment options for eczema vary depending on the severity of the condition and symptoms experienced. For mild cases, creams and ointments, such as topical corticosteroid medications that reduce inflammation, may be enough to manage symptoms. For more severe cases that cause tremendous itching, rashes, discomfort and frequent infections, prescription medications may be necessary. These medications include topical creams and ointments, oral medications and other types of therapy, such as bleach baths and light therapy. Common treatments for eczema include: Daily skin hydration using a fragrance-free ointment Anti-inflammatory medications Topical steroids, including hydrocortisone, betamethasone valerate and clobetasone butyrate Oral antihistamines, specifically for increased itching at night Mupirocin, an antibiotic used when bacterial infection is present Bleach baths, which involve adding a small amount of bleach to a lukewarm bath Ultraviolet (UV) light therapy, ...

What Is Augmentin? Augmentin ( amoxicillin and clavulanate ) is an oral prescription drug used to treat certain bacterial infections. Augmentin contains two ingredients: amoxicillin and clavulanate. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that works by stopping bacterial growth. Clavulanate is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. It protects amoxicillin from being destroyed by bacteria. Augmentin does not treat viral infections, such as the common cold, the flu, or COVID-19. This medication is available as an oral tablet, chewable tablet, oral extended-release tablet, and oral suspension. Drug Facts Generic Name : Amoxicillin and clavulanate Brand Name(s) : Augmentin Drug Availability : Prescription Therapeutic Classification : Penicillin-like antibiotic Available Generically : Yes Controlled Substance : N/A Administration Route : Oral Active Ingredient : Amoxicillin and clavulanate Dosage Form(s) :...

Cunaplus_M.Faba/Getty Images En español The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on oral health. Due to the fear of getting sick, people have either avoided going to the dentist or have been unable to go because of dental office shutdowns. The consequences are being seen now. In 2021, the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute surveyed a group of dentists. More than 30 percent said their patients had more tooth decay — cavities and gum disease — than before the pandemic. Among those surveyed, more than 70 percent had seen significant increases in patient stress-related conditions, including teeth grinding and clenc...

Mold is a type of fungus that grows in moist environments and reproduces by producing spores. The term mold is sometimes used to refer to all fungus, but this is incorrect. There's no scientific evidence that mold grows on human hair. But another type of fungus called yeast commonly grows on the scalp and can lead to hair loss or dandruff. Some fungi can grow directly on your hair. An online search of "moldy hair" returns many results about how to get rid of mold in your hair. However, many of these results are from websites selling hair products marketed toward targeting hair mold, which is not a problem you need to worry about. There's no evidence that mold can grow on human hair. And despite the claims of some websites, your hair doesn't smell when wet because of mold. But some other fungal infections of the scalp like seborrheic dermatitis may contribute to an odor. A number of yeast infections can potentially grow on your scalp or hair, such as: Tinea capitis...

Jock itch is a fungal infection that causes red, scaly, itchy patches of skin in the groin area. If you're not careful, you can spread the fungus to other parts of your body. First, try eliminating jock itch with an over-the-counter antifungal cream. Jock itch is a fungal infection in the groin area that causes an intensely itchy, sometimes painful rash. Known medically as tinea cruris, jock itch is caused by the same fungus that leads to ringworm and Athlete's foot. "Jock itch usually isn't serious, but it is unappealing and uncomfortable," says Judson M. Brandeis, MD, a urologist and men's health expert with Brandeis MD.  Here's why you shouldn't be embarrassed by this common condition, but should get treatment soon.  ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) for the treatment of adult patients with prurigo nodularis. Dupilumab is being jointly developed by Sanofi and Regeneron under a global collaboration agreement. To date, dupilumab has been studied across more than 60 clinical trials involving more than 10,000 patients with various chronic diseases driven in part by type 2 inflammation. About 75,000 adults in the U.S. are living with the chronic skin condition and in need of new treatment options. Priority review: prurigo nodularis The approval represents the second dermatology indication for Dupixent and fifth disease indication overall in the U.S. With this, Dupixent becomes the first and only medicine specifically indicated to treat the disease. Prurigo nodularis is a debilitating skin disease with underlying type 2 inflammation and its impact on quality of life is one of the highest among inflammatory skin diseases. ...

Itchy armpits are often the result of a rash, but could also occur due to more serious medical conditions. Image Credit: Srinivasan J/iStock/GettyImages In This Article We've probably all experienced itchy armpits after a slipshod or too speedy shaving session (razor burn, anyone?). But what if you haven't trimmed your underarms in weeks (we won't judge — body hair preference is your prerogative), and you still have an intense itch? Video of the Day Let's face it: Annoyingly itchy armpits can be, well, the pits. But should you be alarmed by this armpit issue? A prolonged prickly feeling in your pits can be caused by a range of things, from minor health issues to more serious medical conditions. Here, dermatologists dish on the top reasons for unrelentingly itchy underarms, plus ways to find relief. 1. You Have Contact Dermatitis If you have incessantly itchy armpits, you may be dealing with contact dermatiti...