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A dental implant procedure is when a dental specialist inserts artificial tooth roots into your jawbone. These implants bond with the bone, allowing the provider to place replacement teeth called crowns. Dental implants can be an option if you have one or more missing permanent teeth. Jessica Olah / Verywell Theyre made to look, feel, and function like your natural teeth. This article discusses a dental implant procedure and how to prepare for it....

Aheart diseasediagnosis often increases stress, putting additional strain on your heart. These factors can contribute to arterial calcium buildup,metabolic disorders, and heart disease. Understanding this connection is essential for receiving appropriate care. JulPo / Getty Images People who smoke may do so more or delay quitting when they experience stress. These factors strain the heart and could compromise your bodys ability to repair and sustain cardiovascular function. Recovery often involves significant lifestyle changes....

This article will provide an overview of facts, information, and statistics about depression. Georgijevic / Getty Images Depression Overview and Quick Facts People with depression often experience similar feelings. Though depression can look and feel different for each person, there are several common symptoms. Georgijevic / Getty Images These include: Understanding depression can help you cope or support a loved one living with the condition. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911....

Dermabrasion is a surgical procedure used to resurface the skin. It is done to removewrinklesorscarsand improve the appearance of the skin. It uses a tool that removes the upper layers of the skin. GregorBister / Getty Images As the wound heals, new skin grows to replace the damaged skin. This article will discuss all the aspects of dermabrasion. Its purpose, how it is done, and recovery. It will also cover the risks and contraindications of (reasons to avoid) the procedure....

Dermatitis neglecta can usually be diagnosed based on a physical exam and a review of your medical history. Less commonly, a skin biopsy may be performed to rule out mimicking conditions. Treatment involves daily light scrubbing with soap and water or isopropyl alcohol. John Banagan / Getty Images In severe cases, a topical agent like salicylic acid may be used to remove the scales. What Causes Dermatitis Neglecta? Certain people are at higher risk of dermatitis neglecta, including:...

Dermatitis is a group of skin problems related to genes, environment, and allergies. In medical terms, “dermatitis” describes inflammation of the skin. Dermatitis can be typed by cause, appearance, or site. Reproduced with permission from © DermNet New Zealandwww.dermnetnz.org2023. Most types of dermatitis involve symptoms that include dry skin, itching,rashes, and inflamed skin. Pain can occur as the problem worsens. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing....

Dermatologists are medical specialists who diagnose and treat issues related to skin, hair, and nails. Wavebreakmedia / Getty Images What Do Dermatologists Do? Dermatologists are medical specialists who diagnose and treat a range of skin, hair, and nail conditions. Wavebreakmedia / Getty Images They play an essential role in both routine care and complex skin-related cases. You don’t need to have a chronic or severe skin condition to see a dermatologist....

A dermatome is an area of skin that gets its sensation from a specific spinal nerve root. Spinal nerves exist in 31 pairs, one on each side of the spine. What Is a Spinal Nerve Root? These nerves provide sensory information and motor function (movement). On the torso, dermatomes are horizontal stripes stacked on top of each other. However, theyre a combination of angular and straight stripes on your arms and legs....

Approximately 1.2 million people in the United States have HIV. However, about 13% of these individuals (156,000 people) do not know they have it. There is no cure for HIV, but many treatments can help people live long and healthy lives. BSIP / Getty Images Descovy and Truvada are two drugs that can increase the quality of life following an HIV diagnosis. These medicines are not used as PEP. What Is Descovy?...

Milas Middle Eastern family has always glorified round hips and snatched waists. Her own body didn’t fit these ideals, she says, and she was consumed by insecurities. I was depressed, Mila, whose name has been changed for privacy reasons, tells Verywell. I felt unhappy with myself and who I was becoming, and I couldn’t do anything about it. Mila lives in California and her family is from Afghanistan. But then also there’s a side of my culture that is like, No surgery....

Dexamethasoneandprednisonearecorticosteroidmedications commonly known as steroids. Dexamethasone and prednisone are generic drugs but are available in brand-name form.Hemady is a brand-name version of dexamethasone. Rayos is a prednisone brand. Yui Mok - PA Images / Getty Images However, it is more commonly known as prednisone to the general public. These medications are similar but have many differences. Notably, dexamethasone generally has longer-lasting effects than prednisone. Yui Mok - PA Images / Getty Images...

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)are monitoring devices people with diabetes use. They are both used as a replacement for blood glucose testing to provide real-time data for people withdiabetes. Getty Images /BSIP/ Contributor What Are Continuous Glucose Monitors? Getty Images /BSIP/ Contributor CGMs are wearable devices that are applied to the skin and provide continuous real-time access to blood sugar readings. CGM data can also help providers personalize treatment plans for their patients....

For this reason, men looking to increase theirtestosteronelevels often turn to DHEA supplements. However, DHEA benefits for men are hotly contested as there is little scientific support for this. Is DHEA the Same as Testosterone? Johner Images/Hans Berggren/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images No, DHEA is a precursor to testosterone. Through the use of DHEA supplements, many individuals aim to counter the effects of declining testosterone levels. Is DHEA Good for Erectile Dysfunction?...