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Question: What drugs are used to treat psoriasis on the face?
Answer: Pimecrolimus ( Elidel) and tacrolimus ( Protopic) are two drugs the FDA has approved for eczema, a different skin condition. Some dermatologists recommend these drugs for psoriasis on the face. But talk to your doctor about whether you need these medicines. The FDA says people should use them only for a short time since some studies have linked the drugs to cancer risks.
Question: What treatments for eczema may be used for psoriasis on your face?
Answer: Pimecrolimus ( Elidel) and tacrolimus ( Protopic) are two drugs the FDA has approved for eczema, a different skin condition. Some dermatologists recommend these drugs for psoriasis on the face. But talk to your doctor about whether you need these medicines. The FDA says people should use them only for a short time since some studies have linked the drugs to cancer risks.
Question: How does psoriasis affect the face?
Answer: Psoriasis on the face is different than on other parts of the body. Your skin there is thinner and may be more sensitive to treatments. In this area, the condition usually affects your: Eyebrows Skin between your nose and upper lip Upper forehead Hairline You have a lot of options for treating psoriasis in these areas.
Question: Where can psoriasis appear on your face?
Answer: Mouth You might have white and gray lesions: On your gums or tongue Inside the cheek Inside your nose On the lips Doctors aren't sure what causes psoriasis, but they know that genes and your immune system play a major role.
Question: What are the symptoms of psoriasis on the eyelids?
Answer: They vary depending on what part of your face the psoriasis affects: Eyelids Scales cover the lashes. The edges of your lids may get red and crusty. The rims may turn up or down if they're inflamed for a long time.
Question: When should you ask your doctor for prescription medication for psoriasis on your face?
Answer: These include: Apremilast ( Otezla) Cyclosporine ( Neoral) Low-dose retinoids Methotrexate ( Trexall) Biologics such as: Adalimumab ( Humira) Adalimumab-atto ( Amjevita) Brodalumad ( Sliq) Etanercept ( Enbrel) Etanercept-szzs ( Erelzi) Infliximab ( Remicade) Risankizumab-rzaa ( SKYRIZI) Secukinumab ( Cosentyx) Ustekinumab ( Stelara) Each works differently, but they can be helpful for moderate to severe psoriasis. Ask your doctor if you can use makeup to conceal the psoriasis on your face.
Question: Besides medicine, what else can help my psoriasis?
Answer: Lotion, creams, or other moisturizers. UVB phototherapy.
Question: How can psoriasis affect the ears?
Answer: Eyes Dry, inflamed, irritated eyes Trouble seeing Ears Scales build up and can block your ear canal, causing hearing loss. Usually, psoriasis doesn't affect the inner ear. Ask your doctor if you can use makeup to conceal the psoriasis on your face.
Question: What are the main treatments for psoriasis on the face?
Answer: Your doctor may prescribe just one or a mixture of them, including treatments that go on your skin such as: Low-potency corticosteroids, which are ointments, creams, lotions, and sprays that reduce redness and swelling. Synthetic vitamin D , such as calcipotriene ( Dovonex, Sorilux) ointment or cream, slows the growth of skin cells. But it can also irritate your face. Calcitriol ( Rocaltrol, Vectical) is a newer vitamin D drug for psoriasis that some studies suggest may be better for sensitive skin. Retinoids, such as tazarotene gel ( Tazorac), help remove scales and may ease inflammation.
Question: What should you do if you pass out from hypoglycemia?
Answer: Hypoglycemia may make you pass out. If so, you'll need someone to give you a glucagon injection. Glucagon is a prescription medicine that raises blood sugar, and you may need it if you have severe hypoglycemia. It's important that your family members and friends know how to give the injection in case you have a low blood sugar reaction. If you see someone having a severe hypoglycemic reaction, call 911 or take him or her to the nearest hospital for treatment. Do not try to give an unconscious person food, fluids, or insulin, as they may choke.
Question: What should you do if you have hypoglycemia?
Answer: First, eat or drink 15 grams of a fast-acting carbohydrate, such as: Three to four glucose tablets One tube of glucose gel Four to six pieces of hard candy (not sugar-free) 1/2 cup fruit juice 1 cup skim milk 1/2 cup soft drink (not sugar-free) 1 tablespoon honey (put it under your tongue so it gets absorbed into your bloodstream faster) Fifteen minutes after you've eaten a food with sugar in it, check your blood sugar again. If your blood sugar is still less than 70 mg/d L, eat another serving of one of the foods listed above. Repeat these steps until your sugar becomes normal.
Question: What happens if hypoglycemia isn't treated?
Answer: Early symptoms include: Confusion Dizziness Feeling shaky Hunger Headaches Irritability Pounding heart; racing pulse Pale skin Sweating Trembling Weakness Anxiety Without treatment, you might get more severe symptoms, including: Poor coordination Poor concentration Numbness in mouth and tongue Passing out Seizures Nightmares or bad dreams Coma Ask your doctor if any of your medicines can cause low blood sugar.
Question: What are the early symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Answer: Early symptoms include: Confusion Dizziness Feeling shaky Hunger Headaches Irritability Pounding heart; racing pulse Pale skin Sweating Trembling Weakness Anxiety Without treatment, you might get more severe symptoms, including: Poor coordination Poor concentration Numbness in mouth and tongue Passing out Seizures Nightmares or bad dreams Coma Ask your doctor if any of your medicines can cause low blood sugar.
Question: Can I drive if I have low blood sugar?
Answer: If you're driving and you have hypoglycemia symptoms, pull off the road, check your blood sugar, and eat a sugary food. Wait at least 15 minutes, check your blood sugar, and repeat these steps if necessary. Eat a protein and carbohydrate source (such as peanut butter crackers or cheese and crackers) before you drive on. Be prepared. Keep a sugar source in your car at all times for emergencies.
Question: What should I do if I see someone having a severe hypoglycemic reaction?
Answer: If you see someone having a severe hypoglycemic reaction, call 911 or take him or her to the nearest hospital for treatment. Do not try to give an unconscious person food, fluids, or insulin, as they may choke.
Question: How long should I wait to check my blood sugar again after eating a food with sugar?
Answer: First, eat or drink 15 grams of a fast-acting carbohydrate, such as: Three to four glucose tablets One tube of glucose gel Four to six pieces of hard candy (not sugar-free) 1/2 cup fruit juice 1 cup skim milk 1/2 cup soft drink (not sugar-free) 1 tablespoon honey (put it under your tongue so it gets absorbed into your bloodstream faster) Fifteen minutes after you've eaten a food with sugar in it, check your blood sugar again.
Question: Can medications cause low blood sugar in people with diabetes?
Answer: Early symptoms include: Confusion Dizziness Feeling shaky Hunger Headaches Irritability Pounding heart; racing pulse Pale skin Sweating Trembling Weakness Anxiety Without treatment, you might get more severe symptoms, including: Poor coordination Poor concentration Numbness in mouth and tongue Passing out Seizures Nightmares or bad dreams Coma Ask your doctor if any of your medicines can cause low blood sugar. Insulin treatment can cause low blood sugar, and so can a type of diabetes medications called "sulfonylureas."
Question: Which diabetes medications are sulfonylureas?
Answer: Commonly used sulfonylureas include: Glimepiride ( Amaryl) Glipizide ( Glucotrol) Glibenclamide ( Glyburide, Micronase) Older, less common sulfonlyureas tend to cause low blood sugar more often than some of the newer ones. Examples of older drugs include: chlorpropamide ( Diabinese) repaglinide ( Prandin) tolazamide ( Tolinase) tolbutamide ( Orinase) You can also get low blood sugar if you drink alcohol or take allopurinol ( Zyloprim), aspirin, Benemid, probenecid ( Probalan), or warfarin ( Coumadin) with diabetes medications.
Question: At what blood sugar level do symptoms of hypoglycemia occur?
Answer: Most people feel symptoms of hypoglycemia when their blood sugar is 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/d L) or lower. Each person with diabetes may have different symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Question: Is it okay to drive if you have hypoglycemia?
Answer: If you're driving and you have hypoglycemia symptoms, pull off the road, check your blood sugar, and eat a sugary food. Wait at least 15 minutes, check your blood sugar, and repeat these steps if necessary. Eat a protein and carbohydrate source (such as peanut butter crackers or cheese and crackers) before you drive on. Be prepared. Keep a sugar source in your car at all times for emergencies.
Question: When do you feel symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Answer: Most people feel symptoms of hypoglycemia when their blood sugar is 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/d L) or lower. Each person with diabetes may have different symptoms of hypoglycemia. You'll learn to spot yours.
Question: How can your diet cause hypoglycemia?
Answer: You can get low blood sugar if you take too much insulin for the amount of carbohydrates you eat or drink. For instance, it can happen: After you eat a meal that has a lot of simple sugars If you miss a snack or don't eat a full meal If you eat later than usual If you drink alcohol without eating any food Don't skip meals if you have diabetes, particularly if you're taking diabetes medications.
Question: What are the diabetes drugs linked to hypoglycemia?
Answer: Early symptoms include: Confusion Dizziness Feeling shaky Hunger Headaches Irritability Pounding heart; racing pulse Pale skin Sweating Trembling Weakness Anxiety Without treatment, you might get more severe symptoms, including: Poor coordination Poor concentration Numbness in mouth and tongue Passing out Seizures Nightmares or bad dreams Coma Ask your doctor if any of your medicines can cause low blood sugar. Insulin treatment can cause low blood sugar, and so can a type of diabetes medications called "sulfonylureas." Commonly used sulfonylureas include: Glimepiride ( Amaryl) Glipizide ( Glucotrol) Glibenclamide ( Glyburide, Micronase) Older, less common sulfonlyureas tend to cause low blood sugar more often than some of the newer ones.
Question: When should you call your doctor about hypoglycemia?
Answer: Call your doctor if you have more than one unexplained low blood sugar reaction in a week.
Question: What should you do if you have diabetes and think you have hypoglycemia?
Answer: If you have diabetes and think you have hypoglycemia, check your blood sugar level.
Question: How can you get hypoglycemia?
Answer: Examples of older drugs include: chlorpropamide ( Diabinese) repaglinide ( Prandin) tolazamide ( Tolinase) tolbutamide ( Orinase) You can also get low blood sugar if you drink alcohol or take allopurinol ( Zyloprim), aspirin, Benemid, probenecid ( Probalan), or warfarin ( Coumadin) with diabetes medications. You shouldn't get hypoglycemia if you take alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, biguanides (such as metformin), and thiazolidinediones alone, but it can happen when you take them with sulfonylureas or insulin.
Question: What can my doctor do to control hypoglycemia with diabetes?
Answer: Your doctor may find that you take too much insulin that peaks toward the evening-to-morning hours. In that case, she may lower your insulin dose or change the time when you get your last dose of it.
Question: What eating habits can I avoid to prevent low blood sugar?
Answer: You can get low blood sugar if you take too much insulin for the amount of carbohydrates you eat or drink. For instance, it can happen: After you eat a meal that has a lot of simple sugars If you miss a snack or don't eat a full meal If you eat later than usual If you drink alcohol without eating any food Don't skip meals if you have diabetes, particularly if you're taking diabetes medications. Change your diet. Avoid sugary foods, and eat frequent small meals during the day. If you get low blood sugar when you haven't eaten, have a snack before bedtime, such as a protein or a more complex carbohydrate.
Question: What should I do if I have diabetes and I get hypoglycemia?
Answer: If you're driving and you have hypoglycemia symptoms, pull off the road, check your blood sugar, and eat a sugary food. Check your sugars before and after exercise, and discuss with your doctor what types of changes can be made.
Question: How do you get hypoglycemia?
Answer: It can happen for several reasons, including diet, some medications and conditions, and exercise. Most people feel symptoms of hypoglycemia when their blood sugar is 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/d L) or lower.
Question: What causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in people with diabetes?
Answer: It can happen for several reasons, including diet, some medications and conditions, and exercise. Most people feel symptoms of hypoglycemia when their blood sugar is 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/d L) or lower.
Question: How can diet affect pustular psoriasis?
Answer: Your skin may improve if you eat more home-cooked foods made from scratch. Some people feel better if they avoid foods with gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, barley, and other grains. Still, no studies have proven that gluten can cause or worsen the disease. Ask your doctor before you change your diet.
Question: What are some medications that treat pustular psoriasis?
Answer: They can help slow down your immune system, which is more active than it should be when you have this disease. Such drugs include: Acitretin ( Soriatane), a vitamin A (retinoid) drug that you swallow Adalimumab ( Humira), a drug that you inject under the skin Certolizumab ( Cimzia), a drug that you inject under the skin Cyclosporine ( Sandimmune ), a drug that you swallow Etanercept ( Enbrel), a man-made protein that you inject under the skin Etanercept-szzs ( Erelzi), also a man-made protein which you inject Infliximab ( Remicade) a drug that you receive through the veins Methotrexate, a drug that may be swallowed or injected Your doctor will want to see you every few weeks to months when you take these drugs to make sure they work well and don't cause problems.
Question: How does phototherapy treat pustular psoriasis?
Answer: Some people with psoriasis improve when they get ultraviolet ( UV) light treatments at a doctor's office. It isn't always helpful for pustular psoriasis, because too much UV light can cause or worsen symptoms.
Question: What is pustular psoriasis?
Answer: If you have itchy red skin that's covered with tiny blisters filled with white or yellow pus, you may have pustular psoriasis. It's a rare skin disease that causes pain and itching. You may have fever, nausea, and other symptoms, too. One form of pustular psoriasis that spreads to involve a large portion of your body needs to be treated at once by a doctor. See your doctor quickly if you think you might have it.
Question: How is phototherapy used to treat pustular psoriasis
Answer: Some people with psoriasis improve when they get ultraviolet ( UV) light treatments at a doctor's office. It isn't always helpful for pustular psoriasis, because too much UV light can cause or worsen symptoms.
Question: What are common ingredients in creams and ointments for pustular psoriasis?
Answer: Such drugs include: Acitretin ( Soriatane), a vitamin A (retinoid) drug that you swallow Adalimumab ( Humira), a drug that you inject under the skin Certolizumab ( Cimzia), a drug that you inject under the skin Cyclosporine ( Sandimmune ), a drug that you swallow Etanercept ( Enbrel), a man-made protein that you inject under the skin Etanercept-szzs ( Erelzi), also a man-made protein which you inject Infliximab ( Remicade) a drug that you receive through the veins Methotrexate, a drug that may be swallowed or injected Your doctor will want to see you every few weeks to months when you take these drugs to make sure they work well and don't cause problems.
Question: How often will a doctor want to see someone taking medication for pustular psoriasis?
Answer: Such drugs include: Acitretin ( Soriatane), a vitamin A (retinoid) drug that you swallow Adalimumab ( Humira), a drug that you inject under the skin Certolizumab ( Cimzia), a drug that you inject under the skin Cyclosporine ( Sandimmune ), a drug that you swallow Etanercept ( Enbrel), a man-made protein that you inject under the skin Etanercept-szzs ( Erelzi), also a man-made protein which you inject Infliximab ( Remicade) a drug that you receive through the veins Methotrexate, a drug that may be swallowed or injected Your doctor will want to see you every few weeks to months when you take these drugs to make sure they work well and don't cause problems. Tell your doctor if you plan to have a baby, because some of these drugs shouldn't be taken by women who intend to get pregnant.
Question: What medications are used to treat pustular psoriasis?
Answer: They can help slow down your immune system, which is more active than it should be when you have this disease. Such drugs include: Acitretin ( Soriatane), a vitamin A (retinoid) drug that you swallow Adalimumab ( Humira), a drug that you inject under the skin Certolizumab ( Cimzia), a drug that you inject under the skin Cyclosporine ( Sandimmune ), a drug that you swallow Etanercept ( Enbrel), a man-made protein that you inject under the skin Etanercept-szzs ( Erelzi), also a man-made protein which you inject Infliximab ( Remicade) a drug that you receive through the veins Methotrexate, a drug that may be swallowed or injected Your doctor will want to see you every few weeks to months when you take these drugs to make sure they work well and don't cause problems.
Question: What should I eat if I have pustular psoriasis?
Answer: Your skin may improve if you eat more home-cooked foods made from scratch. Some people feel better if they avoid foods with gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, barley, and other grains. Still, no studies have proven that gluten can cause or worsen the disease. Ask your doctor before you change your diet.
Question: Can stress cause pustular psoriasis or make it worse?
Answer: Stress can cause or worsen pustular psoriasis symptoms. Try to do things to lower your stress levels, like exercise, yoga, tai chi, or meditation. Some people feel better, although no studies have proven this.
Question: How do angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors help in the treatment for heart failure?
Answer: But your doctor may prescribe an ACE inhibitor for these other heart conditions: Heart failure: They can prevent further weakening of your heart and prolong your life.
Question: What are the possible side effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?
Answer: Possible ones include: Cough: If this persists or is severe, contact your doctor. Ask what type of cough medicine you can use to ease it. Red, itchy skin rash: If you have this, don't treat the rash yourself. Call your doctor. Dizziness, lightheadedness, or faintness when you get up: This may be strongest after your first dose, especially if you've been taking a water pill (diuretic). Get up more slowly. If it keeps up, reach out to your medical team. Salty or metallic taste, or a decreased ability to taste: This usually goes away as you continue taking the medicine.
Question: Should I stop taking an ACE inhibitor if it doesn't seem to work?
Answer: If you're taking them for heart failure, your symptoms may not improve right away. However, long-term use helps manage chronic heart failure and lessen the chance that your condition will get worse. Babies shouldn't be breastfed if the mother is taking an ACE inhibitor.
Question: What are the most common symptoms of cystic fibrosis?
Answer: The most common symptoms of cystic fibrosis are: Salty-tasting skin, which parents notice when they kiss their child Frequent coughing, wheezing, or bouts of pneumonia or sinusitis Difficulty breathing that keeps getting worse Big appetite but poor weight gain Bulky, smelly, greasy bowel movements Over time, the symptoms of cystic fibrosis can worsen and may include: Chronic productive cough, recurrent lung infections Obstructive lung disease (emphysema) Chronic nasal congestion and sinus infections Pancreatitis, a painful inflammation of the pancreas Liver disease Diabetes Gallstones You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and either you or the other parent has a family history of cystic fibrosis Your child tastes very salty when you kiss him or her Your child has had frequent lung or sinus infections and has problems gaining or maintaining weight
Question: What triggers premature ventricular contractions?
Answer: Experts aren't sure what causes the extra beat known as PVC. They tend to happen for no real reason, but certain triggers and health conditions may play a role.
Question: What conditions can cause premature ventricular contractions?
Answer: Experts aren't sure what causes the extra beat known as PVC. They tend to happen for no real reason, but certain triggers and health conditions may play a role.
Question: What will happen if you have scabies before?
Answer: Scabies is very contagious. If you have crusted scabies, you might not have the itching or rash that scabies is known for. If you've had scabies before, you might develop symptoms after just a few days of being exposed to the mites. But if you've never had it, you may not have any symptoms for up to 6 weeks. Still, you can spread the mites to others -- even if you don't show signs of infection yourself.
Question: How is scabies diagnosed?
Answer: Scabies is very contagious. Your doctor may be able to tell you have the mites by checking the rash or burrows on your body. He might also try to remove one of the mites from its burrow. He'll do this either by scraping your skin or pulling the parasite from its burrow with a thin needle.
Question: How do you get scabies?
Answer: Scabies -- or human itch mites -- are eight-legged critters that burrow into the upper layer of your skin. Scabies is very contagious. It is spread from one infected person to another through direct, prolonged, close physical contact. Nursing homes, extended care facilities, prisons, and childcare centers are frequent sites for scabies outbreaks. Healthy adults most often get these mites through sexual contact with an infected person. You can't get scabies from pets.
Question: When does crusted scabies happen?
Answer: Scabies -- or human itch mites -- are eight-legged critters that burrow into the upper layer of your skin. Once the eggs hatch, the mites climb to the surface of your skin, where they spread to other parts of your body. A severe form of scabies called âcrusted scabiesâ (or Norwegian crusted scabies) sometimes happens in people who have weakened immune systems. It gets its name from the thick crusts of skin that form from large numbers of scabies mites and eggs.
Question: What does your neck do for you?
Answer: Your neck is the part of your spine that connects your head to the rest of your body. It needs to be flexible enough to move, but also strong enough to support the weight of your head. Pick up a 10-pound bowling ball and you can feel how heavy a load your neck has to carry.
Question: How do doctors reduce swelling of neck injuries?
Answer: If pain relievers don't do the trick, talk to your doctor. They will want to check you over. Another way to reduce swelling is to put an ice pack on the painful area of your neck for about 15 to 20 minutes at a time, several times a day during the first couple of days after the neck injury. Place a towel or cloth between the ice pack and your skin. After a few days you can switch to a heating pad if it feels good on your neck.