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How is mild acne treated?

There are many treatments for mild acne. Mild acne can consist of whiteheads, blackheads and small... Full Answer

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If I have hepatitis B, what should I do to protect my baby?

Make sure your baby gets all three hepatitis B shots plus H-BIG. If you are a mother with hepatitis... Full Answer

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What are the symptoms of shingles?

The first symptoms sign of shingles is often burning or tingling pain or itch in one particular... Full Answer

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What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis?

Some women have no symptoms. Symptoms usually appear 5 to 28 days after exposure and can include:... Full Answer

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What new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are being studied?

Researchers are studying many new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These include... Full Answer

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What happens if trichomoniasis isn't treated?

If you don't get treated, the infection stays in your body. Even without symptoms, it can be passed... Full Answer

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What happens if syphilis isn't treated?

Without treatment, syphilis can lead to severe illness and even death. Having syphilis also... Full Answer

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What problems does genital herpes cause?

Genital herpes infection usually does not cause serious health problems in healthy adults. People... Full Answer

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What recent advances have been made in multiple sclerosis (MS) research?

Many advances, on several fronts, have been made in the war against multiple sclerosis (MS). Each... Full Answer

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What research remains to be done for multiple sclerosis (MS)?

The role of genetic risk factors, and how they can be modified, must be more clearly defined.... Full Answer

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How long do the hepatitis A and B vaccines protect me?

Only 1 series of the hepatitis A vaccine (2 shots) and hepatitis B vaccine (3 shots) is needed... Full Answer

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How is trichomoniasis treated?

Trichomoniasis usually can be cured with these antibiotics: Metronidazole (me-truh-NYD-uh-zohl)... Full Answer

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How is trichomoniasis spread?

The parasite is spread through sexual contact. Women can get it by having penis-to-vagina... Full Answer

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What should I avoid during pregnancy?

The following should be avoided during pregnancy: Don't smoke tobacco. Quitting is hard, but you... Full Answer

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How is syphilis treated?

Penicillin (an antibiotic) is the preferred drug to treat syphilis at all stages. The dose and... Full Answer

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