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Warm temperatures could mean an increase in swimmer's itch cases
PETOSKEY — When the summer temperatures heat up, so does the chance of getting cercarial dermatitis, commonly known as “swimmer’s itch.” It’s a skin irritation that is caused by larval form of certain flatworms, which are...
Tags: Lakes and Ponds, Swimming, Sports
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Tandon Doss itching to return to practice
For the first three days of Ravens training camp, Tandon Doss put forth arguably one of the more improved showings from returning second-year players. But the wide receiver has missed the last six consecutive days because of a hamstring injury. And he&...
Tags: David Reed, Football, Tandon Doss, Sports
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Ringworm infection takes on many forms
Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm. Instead, it develops when fungus grows and multiplies on the skin. Dr. Dakara Rucker Wright, a dermatologist with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group who practices at Kaiser Permanente's Towson...Tags: Hair and Nails, Tinea Corporis, Dermatology, Medical Specialization, Feet
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Allergies can strike at any stage in life
Sneezing, itching nose, watery eyes — it's the common cold, right? Maybe not. While seasonal allergies or allergic rhinitis are typically associated with a younger crowd it is not unheard of for allergists to see older adults dealing with allergy...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Heart Failure, Allergies, Asthma, Antihistamines
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A summer survival guide for health emergencies
Ah, summer. A time for all sorts of fun activities — hikes, cookouts, pool days, bike rides and more. And ow, summer. A time for all kinds of seasonal injuries and health emergencies. such as burns from the grill, tick bites, heat stroke and...
Tags: Fatigue, Heat Stroke, Health, University of Maryland Medical Center, Allergies
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Summer can mean swimmer's itch
PETOSKEY — While the crisp, blue waters of Northern Michigan may be a welcome relief from the summer heat, that swim may leave you itching for some relief. Cercarial dermatitis, commonly called “swimmer’s itch,” is a skin...
Tags: Skin Rash, Swimming, Beaches, Sports
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How to keep skin soft in winter
Special to the Los Angeles TimesCracked heels, chapped lips, scaly legs, fissured hands, skin so tight and parched it practically hurts to smile. All can be brought on by dry, hot Santa Ana winds common in the fall or by the cold weather and heated rooms of winter — and...Tags: Health, Psoriasis, Lymphoma, Dermatology, Personal Service
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The interview: Sean Lane's tactical strike on defense contracting
As an Air Force intelligence officer, Sean Lane saw firsthand the communications challenges facing soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Civilians in the United States had better, faster access to data on their smartphones and 3G networks than soldiers did in...Tags: Locust Point, Harbor, Networking, International Travel, Companies and Corporations
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Chronic itch: Every bit as debilitating and depressing as chronic pain
If you've had it, you would know. Chronic itchiness -- often the result of skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema or allergies -- disrupts sleep, dims pleasure and limits activities. Just as much as chronic pain does.
Now it's official: A study...Tags: Health, Allergies, Education, Human Body, Symptoms
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Lice outbreaks common, harmless, experts say
School reaction to lice outbreaks has relaxed in recent years –– in sharp contrast to previous generations when students were subjected to mass inspections every fall, forced to stand in line to have their scalps checked for the tiny parasites...Tags: Wolters Kluwer NV, Personal Service, Medical Specialization, Symptoms, Health and Safety at School
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2012 Spring Gear Guide for the Outdoors
Lehigh Valley WildSpring 2012 is all about protecting yourself from ticks and other bugs. While most people opine there will be a larger tick population because of a warmer than usual winter, the simple truth is there will be more bloodsucking ticks and mosquitoes ready to... -
In NFL draft, Ravens typically get 'the itch' to trade
At some point in next week's NFL draft, the Ravens will get the itch. It's usually a good itch, and few teams, if any, have been as successful at scratching it as they have been the past two decades.
That's why during the draft it has become a question...Tags: National Football League, Jah Reid, Ed Dickson, New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens
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