Skin, Hair, and Nails Problems

Things That Can Go Wrong With the Skin, Hair, and Nails Some of the things that can affect the skin, nails, and hair are described below. Dermatitis The term dermatitis refers to any inflammation (swelling, itching, and redness) possibly associated with the skin. There are many types of dermatitis, including: Atopic dermatitis (eczema). It's a common, hereditary dermatitis that causes an itchy rash primarily on the face, trunk, arms, and leg

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Mouth and Teeth Problems

Problems of the Mouth and Teeth Proper dental care — including a good diet, frequent cleaning of the teeth after eating, and regular dental checkups — is essential to maintaining healthy teeth and avoiding tooth decay and gum disease. Common mouth and dental diseases and conditions — some of which can be prevented, some of which cannot — are : Disorders of the Mouth Aphthous stomatitis (canker sores). A common form of mouth ulcer, canker sor

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Metabolism Problems

Metabolism Problems In a broad sense, a metabolic disorder is any disease that is caused by an abnormal chemical reaction in the body's cells. Most disorders of metabolism involve either abnormal levels of enzymes or hormones or problems with the functioning of those enzymes or hormones. When the metabolism of body chemicals is blocked or defective, it can cause a buildup of toxic substances in the body or a deficiency of substances needed for

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Lungs Problems

Problems of the Lungs and Respiratory System The respiratory system is susceptible to a number of diseases, and the lungs are prone to a wide range of disorders caused by pollutants in the air. The most common problems of the respiratory system are: Asthma. More than 20 million people in the United States have asthma, and it's the #1 reason that kids chronically miss school. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes airways to

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Urinary Tract Problems

Problems of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract Like other systems in the body, the entire urinary tract is subject to diseases and disorders. In kids, the more common problems include: Congenital problems of the urinary tract. As a fetus develops in the womb, any part of the urinary tract can grow to an abnormal size or in an abnormal shape or position. One common congenital abnormality (an abnormality that exists at birth) is duplication of the u

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