Understanding Safe Surrender of Your Baby

Safe surrender means giving up a baby in a safe way when you're not able to care for them. Read on to learn more about how the laws work and how to safely surrender a baby.

Understanding Pubic Lice

Pubic lice are small insects that infest hair in the groin area. Learn more about pubic lice, including cause, symptoms, and treatment.

Understanding Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is joint pain and swelling that occurs in some people who have psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes scaly skin patches. People who have psoriasis may develop psoriatic arthritis later.

Understanding Post-Injection Inflammation

After an injection, swelling and irritation (inflammation) can occur at the site where the needle entered the skin. This reaction can be from the needle or the medicine that was injected. Or it may be a reaction to both.

Understanding Perforated Ulcers

An ulcer can go through all the layers of the digestive tract and form a hole (perforation). This is called a perforated ulcer. This is a serious health problem that needs urgent medical attention.

Understanding Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by a virus. It causes small bumps on the body. Children and young adults are most often affected.

Understanding Mole Excision

Sometimes a type of skin cancer called melanoma can grow in or near the mole. In other cases, a mole may be bothersome. In either case, removal (excision) of a problem mole can be done.