Personal Health

I have a few pimple like bumps between my penis and stomach, I am not sexually active. They have been there for at least a month. They hurt when in contact with anything. How do I get rid of them?

Pimples are small red bumps that are not contagious, and can appear anywhere on the body. They can be painful when they are hard and inflamed. Other possible causes of a pimple-like bumps include irritation from something your skin has come in contact with (contact dermatitis), such as clothing or even residue from some laundry […]

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Bug Bites and Stings

The best way to protect yourself from bug bites and stings is to avoid places where bugs are likely to be or wear long sleeves and long plants and insect repellant. Here are some tips: Wear light colored clothing: long sleeve shirts, long pants, socks and shoes. Try not to wear bright or flower print […]

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Eczema

Eczema, pronounced “eck-zeh-ma” is a chronic skin condition. The medical word for it is: “atopic dermatitis.” If you have eczema, your skin is likely to feel itchy, red, rough, dry, scaly, and sometimes, it may feel bumpy. It’s not contagious, so others can’t catch it from you. What causes eczema? There is no known cause […]

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Poison Ivy

Do you know what causes poison ivy rash? It’s the sap oil that’s made by poison ivy plants that’s responsible for irritant reactions. It’s the same substance that’s found in poison oak and poison sumac plants. If you’ve had a skin rash after coming in contact with one or more of these plants, you may […]