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Nipple Problems and Discharge What are some common nipple problems? Nipple conditions are a common noncancer (benign) breast condition that affect many people assigned female at birth. Some problems are related to lactation. Others are not. Like all breast conditions, any nipple

Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) in Children What is staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in children? Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a serious skin infection. The infection causes peeling skin over large parts of the body. It looks like the skin has

Benign Skin Growths What are benign skin growths? Skin changes as you grow older and are exposed to sunlight, health conditions, trauma, and other environmental changes. Most people have some skin marks, such as freckles and moles. They may multiply or darken over time. "Benign"

Oral Health and Dental Specialists What is a general dentist (DDS or DMD)? To become a general dentist, a person must graduate from dental school and have either a DDS or a DMD degree: DDS. Doctor of dental surgery DMD. Doctor of dental medicine There is no difference between the

Polycystic Kidney Disease What is polycystic kidney disease (PKD)? Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a rare genetic disorder. It causes many cysts filled with fluid to grow in the kidneys. PKD cysts can impair how the kidneys work. It can lead to kidney failure. PKD is the

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) What is generalized anxiety disorder? Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition that causes you to worry a lot. The worry can feel out of your control. And you might have a hard time sleeping and feel irritable or on edge

Hydrops Fetalis What is hydrops fetalis? Hydrops fetalis is severe swelling (edema) in an unborn baby or a newborn baby. It is a life-threatening problem. There are two types: immune and nonimmune. What causes hydrops fetalis? There are two types of hydrops fetalis. The type that

Smoking and Heart Disease The American Heart Association (AHA) says diseases caused by smoking kill more than 440,000 people in the U.S. each year. Most new smokers are children and teens. Smokers have a higher risk for lung disease and other respiratory problems, such as

Domestic Violence What is domestic violence? Domestic violence means cruelty and abuse by family members or intimate partners. It may be from a spouse or ex-spouse. It may be from a boyfriend or girlfriend, or an ex. This kind of abuse can also happen on a date. And it may be

Immune System Disorders Your immune system is your body’s defense against infections and other harmful invaders. Without it, you would constantly get sick from germs, such as bacteria or viruses. Your immune system is made up of special cells, tissues, and organs that work