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Understanding Avoidant Personality Disorder We all want to be alone from time to time. But constantly avoiding people or social situations can be a sign of avoidant personality disorder (AVPD). People with this disorder greatly fear rejection, humiliation, and criticism. They may

Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) What is erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence means you can’t get an erection. It can also mean you aren't happy with the size or hardness of your erections, or how long your erections last. In the past, ED was thought to be

Setting Screen Time Limits for Children and Teens If your child is having a hard time staying away from a screen, you’re not alone. Many parents and caregivers struggle with the same problem. Screens are everywhere. It’s easy for them to grab your child’s attention. Experts

Clubfoot in Children What is clubfoot in children? Clubfoot is a deformity of the foot. It's when one or both feet are turned inward. The condition affects the bones, muscles, tendons, and blood vessels. Clubfoot is present at birth. It tends to affect more boys than girls. What

Peyronie Disease What is Peyronie disease? Peyronie disease causes hard, flat plaque to form under the skin on the tissue of the penis. The plaque often starts as an inflammation that may turn into scar tissue. The plaque builds up inside the penis in the thick elastic membrane

Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas What are hemangiomas and vascular malformations? Hemangiomas Hemangiomas are growths of blood vessels. They’re also called birthmarks. But they often can't be seen at birth. They usually form in the first few weeks of life. These growths