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bio_man   66077   239 Replies

bio_man

I think I'm loosing hair on my left eyebrow, what's the possible causes?

I think I'm loosing hair on my left eyebrow, what's the possible causes?

I'm male, 21. There's a bald little patch on my left eyebrow. What's going on, the right one still bushy and nice. I don't pluck eyebrows, i'm a guy. I don't have bald genes in my family. My hair is quite a lot, except my left eyebrow, it seems that

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123boy

How does tuberculosis attack the body and cause symtoms?

How does tuberculosis attack the body and cause symtoms?

hey guys im doing a science project on tuberculosis and:
How does the pathogen cause symtoms?
How does the pathogen spread?
What is its habitat?
What is its life cycle? ie. how does it reproduce, and the stages
Thank u so much!

007nahid   584   1 Reply

01svtcobra

I have so many medical issues, what have I done wrong?

I have so many medical issues, what have I done wrong?

First of all I am only 14 and I have alopecia areta which has wiped put all the hair in my body. Including my eyebrows and eyelashes, I can't cope with all the comments at school,
I have scleritis in one of my eyed causing me severe pain daily, so ba

007nahid   579   1 Reply

002881

Do I have the bald gene? I have telogen effluvium and mild alopecia areata?

Do I have the bald gene? I have telogen effluvium and mild alopecia areata?

My trichologist told me I have telogen effluvium and mild alopecia areata in the back and right side of my upper head.

I am 17 and a male. I have been losing LOADS of hair each day, and it's not balding in the male pattern baldness way at all.

I kn

00962265   581   2 Replies

170584

Pharmacology cases, 2 questions?

Pharmacology cases, 2 questions?

Q: A male patient has been taking erythromycin for the last 2 weeks for chest infection of mycoplasma pneumonia, what do you expect him to have as a side effect of the drug ?
a.Bleeding from his nose.
b.Aplastic Anemia.
c.alopecia(not sure) Jaundice.

00destroyer1   521   1 Reply

000127629

If I was a Patient with Alopecia What would be some symptons?

If I was a Patient with Alopecia What would be some symptons?

Im doing a project so yeaaa.

Umm Yepp

00Rex   445   2 Replies

007nahid

Why dont nucleoside analog antiviral drugs harm our own cells?

Why dont nucleoside analog antiviral drugs harm our own cells?

Why dont nucleoside analog antiviral drugs harm our own cells?

00Rex   538   2 Replies

123kks

A benign cavity lined with keratinizing epithelium and filled with sebum and epithelial debris is a:

A benign cavity lined with keratinizing epithelium and filled with sebum and epithelial debris is a:

I need help with these 10 questions:

1. Baldness is:
a. hyperhidrosis
b. hypertrichosis
c. albinism
d. alopecia

2. Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands characterized by papules, pustules, and inflamed nodules, and plugs of sebum that bloc

00Rex   844   1 Reply

123kid

How can a person be save if the intestinal tuberculosis spreads to others parts in the body?

How can a person be save if the intestinal tuberculosis spreads to others parts in the body?

Can someone be save if they have intestinal tuberculosis and it spreads to other parts in the body is there any treatment or medication

CAN THEY SURVIVE

01wendywang   534   3 Replies

007305jose

Will a treated tuberculosis patient becomes infected again if exposed to smokers?

Will a treated tuberculosis patient becomes infected again if exposed to smokers?

I have a friend who undergone treatment for tuberculosis for 2 years already and finished the treatment religiously. In the environment she lives in, she's still exposed to people who smoke. Is there a chance tha the bacteria will grow back and suffe

02bchallenged   416   1 Reply

01wendywang

How does tuberculosis cause hypercalcemia ?

How does tuberculosis cause hypercalcemia ?

1. How does tuberculosis cause hypercalcemia ?
2. I had tuberculosis as a child. I have hypercalcemia now. Could there be a connection ?

05aztacoma   1273   1 Reply

0fff

What will happen if i stop taking Acyclovir?

What will happen if i stop taking Acyclovir?

I went to the doctor because my lip got really swollen.  The doctor thought i had herpes and tested me for it.  That same day he prescribed me Acyclovir.  The next day he got my blood work and it turned out i didnt have herpes my lip was a bacterial

08211112   954   2 Replies

10684

How many people know that acyclovir does not always work nor prevents the transmission of Herpes?

How many people know that acyclovir does not always work nor prevents the transmission of Herpes?

Why is it that no one promotes the safer treatment of L lysine for Herpes instead of the dangerous pharmaceuticals?
Is it all about money or is this because people are unaware like doctors?
L lysine is safer and more effective along with promoting a

08211112   678   1 Reply

firechoker

If tuberculosis is easily spread airborne, how is everyone not carrying it at the least?

If tuberculosis is easily spread airborne, how is everyone not carrying it at the least?

My mother carries tuberculosis, and I've recently got the PPD test to be able to volunteer at my local hospital this summer. I'm 99% sure the test is positive. And I was doing research and read it was airbrone. If so, how is everyone not infected wit

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01wendywang

can I use Acyclovir for a tooth infection?

can I use Acyclovir for a tooth infection?

I dont have heath insurance and I have one heck of a infected tooth.  My freind gave me a ton of Acyclovir 800 and said they are antiboitics.  I read about it on the web and they are antivirals for herpes.  Can I still take them as antibiotics?

0m6.h41201d.124m05   3441   2 Replies

firebucks74

can someone receive the tb and varicella vaccine the same day?

can someone receive the tb and varicella vaccine the same day?

can someone receive the tb and varicella vaccine the same day?

0m6.h41201d.124m05   543   2 Replies

Firefighter14

What is the percentage of Male and Female Tuberculosis victims a year?

What is the percentage of Male and Female Tuberculosis victims a year?

I need to know what either the amount or percentage of Tuberculosis victims for any four consecutive years is. I need a percent for Young Males, Young Females, Adult Males, and Adult Females. For example, 10 Young Males infected, 5 Young Females infe

0m6.h41201d.124m05   774   1 Reply

bolbol

Acyclovir suppressant treatment will stop giving herpes to my partner?

Acyclovir suppressant treatment will stop giving herpes to my partner?

acyclovir suppressant treatment will stop giving herpes to my partner? I don't have outbreaks but i know I still can pass it but will stop passing it to my partner if i have acyclovir everyday?

1 jersey girl   616   2 Replies

Firas

Where do I get a varicella shot?

Where do I get a varicella shot?

Where do I get a varicella shot?

1001232580   521   2 Replies

0923849023u59

Can you contract tuberculosis or any other airborne diseases from cleaning public restrooms?

Can you contract tuberculosis or any other airborne diseases from cleaning public restrooms?

I hear that cleaning restrooms, particularly public restrooms, puts you at risk for tuberculosis.

Is that true? Has anyone else heard this?

1001232580   490   3 Replies

1003664

What are the short term effects of tuberculosis?

What are the short term effects of tuberculosis?

Hi there,
I'm doing a biology project on tuberculosis and I can't find any information over the internet what tells me the short term effects of tuberculosis. Can you please help me? Thanks.

1003664   2343   1 Reply

06scottmandy

what type of doctor prescribes valtrex or acyclovir?

what type of doctor prescribes valtrex or acyclovir?

I have hsv-1 and was wondering which doctor I go to to get valtrex or acyclovir.  Do I go to my general doctor? dermetrologist?

101doc   412   4 Replies

onemustfall!

If you have already had the chickenpox, do you need or still have to have the Varicella immunization shot ?

If you have already had the chickenpox, do you need or still have to have the Varicella immunization shot ?

If you have already had the chickenpox, do you need or still have to have the Varicella immunization shot ?

102228r   1116   8 Replies

bio_man

Is the varicella zoster virus gram+ or gram-......? Is it a yeast or a mold?

Is the varicella zoster virus gram+ or gram-......? Is it a yeast or a mold?

Is the varicella zoster virus gram+ or gram-......? Is it a yeast or a mold?

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onemustfall!

Does any1 know a clinic, hospital or center that offers Varicella (chicken pox shots)?

Does any1 know a clinic, hospital or center that offers Varicella (chicken pox shots)?

@ a cost lower than $120 in Miami, Fl. I would greatly appreciate it.

108316   488   1 Reply

10tlala

If a person who has never been infected with the varicella-zoster virus comes in contact with a person who?

If a person who has never been infected with the varicella-zoster virus comes in contact with a person who?

has shingles, they will come down with...?

A. herpes labialis
B. shingles
C. chickenpox
D. infectious mononucleosis
E. herpes keratitis

109warhawk   1513   3 Replies

108316

Does a varicella shot hurt?

Does a varicella shot hurt?

I need a Varicella shot and I was wondering does it hurt, and where you do you get shot at?
Thanks.

109warhawk   799   1 Reply

08271989

Taking daily acyclovir for genital herpes, does birth control still work?

Taking daily acyclovir for genital herpes, does birth control still work?

I started takin daily acyclovir 200mg (script at wal-mart) and I just got back on birth control (ortho try..whatever..) so I know that birth control doesn't work with antibiotics.. so does my birth control going to cooperate with this daily suppressi

10kwong   576   4 Replies

firebucks74

where can i get free or low cost titers,mmr, varicella vaccine?

where can i get free or low cost titers,mmr, varicella vaccine?

where can i get free or low cost titers,mmr, varicella vaccine?

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10skim

For CHICKENPOX, HOW long would the blistering and scabbing stages last if i drank acyclovir?

For CHICKENPOX, HOW long would the blistering and scabbing stages last if i drank acyclovir?

I broke out in blisters on sunday and today is monday. I drink 4 pills of acyclovir everyday (btw, do i still drink it when i'm in the scabbing stage?)  As for all the other variables like diet, i'm a perfectly healthy person. So when will i enter th

11111111   471   1 Reply

onemustfall!

How can I get acyclovir without a prescription?

How can I get acyclovir without a prescription?

I have a cold sore that is about to pop out, and I want to "nip it in the bud" but I can't visit my doctor because I have no insurance, and it would be costly. Is there any way to get it without a prescription, he gave it to me before, and it went aw

111222   399   1 Reply

firefighter61

How long should it take to get a diagnosis after admission to hospital?

How long should it take to get a diagnosis after admission to hospital?

My mother has been in the hospital for a week and we were wondering how long it should take to get a diagnosis from biopsy after fluid in lung gave no conclusive diagnosis.

1234   598   2 Replies

1chocolate12

What is the diagnosis of a sore tooth pulsation caused when walking?

What is the diagnosis of a sore tooth pulsation caused when walking?

Anytime I walk, the pain suddenly worsens in my top second premolar tooth. I do need fillings in some teeth but waited 6 months now I'm beginning to feel this. What is the likely diagnosis?

123456   523   1 Reply

1c3y

What could be a nursing diagnosis related to deep vein thrombosis?

What could be a nursing diagnosis related to deep vein thrombosis?

Patient had a hip replacement and she is at risk for DVT. How could I write this in terms of a nursing diagnosis?

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132404kkcw

which of the following vitamins would be removed in the production of skim milk?

which of the following vitamins would be removed in the production of skim milk?

thiamin, vitamin A, riboflavin, vitamin B12

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25echo

What signs did you have before leukemia diagnosis?

What signs did you have before leukemia diagnosis?

I would like to know what signs you had prior to a diagnosis.  My sister had tests done, no results until Tuesday.  Her symptoms are migraines, back pain, bruising, blood in urine and fatigue.  Does this sound familiar to anyone?  Any info would be g

123456mj   870   1 Reply

1235234134314

does anyone know what this is?

does anyone know what this is?

thiamin B-1, riboflavin B-2 and vitamin E?
if so what disease can i get if i don't get enough also is there more than one?

123456mj   406   1 Reply

25echo2011

I am 18 and have severe hyperhidrosis of the armpits. What should I try?

I am 18 and have severe hyperhidrosis of the armpits. What should I try?

I have suffered from hyperhidrosis since the age of 12. I used aluminum chloride for 4 years and it worked well, until one day it just quit. Since then I have tried oral medication, other types of antipersperints, and botox 3 times. Nothing seems to

1235   658   4 Replies

13thSpade

What do you do after hearing a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer?

What do you do after hearing a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer?

I had some really bad, sad news about my family this weekend. I found out my brother has pancreatic cancer. It has spread and doesn't look good. It's a shock to my family. What do you do after hearing a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer? Is there hope?

123absd   888   2 Replies

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