- 1. Ichthyosis vulgaris
- (Ichthyosis vulgaris)
- ... on darker skin Flaky scalp Deep, painful cracks in your skin The scales usually appear on your elbows and lower legs and may be especially thick and dark over your shins. Most cases of ichthyosis ...
- 2. Greenstick fractures
- (Greenstick fractures)
- ... the bone cracks but doesn't break all the way through — like when you try to break a green stick of wood. A greenstick fracture can be difficult to diagnose, because it may not cause all the classic ...
- 3. Broken ribs
- (Broken ribs)
- A broken rib, or fractured rib, is a common injury that occurs when one of the bones in your rib cage breaks or cracks. The most common cause of broken ribs is trauma to the chest, such as from a fall, ...
- 4. Rabies
- (Rabies)
- ... animal to be friendly with people, so stay away from any animal that seems unafraid. Keep bats out of your home. Seal any cracks and gaps where bats can enter your home. If you know you have bats ...
- 5. Checklist for the Dental Deviant
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... cold temperature of ice cubes can actually cause teeth to fracture. At the very least, they can cause microscopic cracks in the surface of the enamel, which could lead to bigger dental problems over time. ...
- 6. What Happens During a Root Canal in Shanghai?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... due to chipping or cracks. How root canal therapy is done: Root canal therapy can be done in one or multiple dental treatment sessions. Normally patients are scheduled for more than one session because ...
- 7. What are the Causes of Bad Breath (Halitosis)?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... minute cracks and crevices on the surface of the tongue. Some sources recommend brushing the tongue with a toothbrush, but a toothbrush many just spread the germs around the tongue instead of removing ...
- 8. What are the Most Common Causes of a Toothache?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... Cracks also allow bacteria to enter the pulp, so eventually the nerve becomes infected, and then your tooth hurts all the time. A tooth that hasn’t broken through the gums and becomes impacted can also ...
- 9. What are the Causes of Tooth Sensitivity?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... of old dental fillings: Old dental restorations may get cracks over a period and this leads to leakage of fluids to the inner layer of teeth, which causes teeth sensitivity. Periodontal diseases: Periodontal ...
- 10. What is an Abscessed Tooth?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... of the tooth (enamel) and dentin (the main part of the tooth) surround the fleshy, nerve-filled center. However, if a tooth cracks or develops a deep cavity, the pulp can become exposed. Before long, bacteria ...
- 11. Plantar warts
- (Plantar warts)
- ... gyms. The virus also needs to have a point of entry into the skin: Cracks in dry skin Cuts or scrapes Wet, softened, fragile skin from prolonged water exposure (macerated skin) Multiple warts ...
- 12. Dry skin
- (Dry skin)
- ... sometimes may be intense Slight to severe flaking, scaling or peeling Fine lines or cracks Redness Deep fissures that may bleed When to see a doctor Most cases of dry skin respond well to lifestyle ...
- 13. Osteoporosis
- (Osteoporosis)
- ... which the upper thighbone cracks, but doesn't usually break completely. Bisphosphonates also have the potential to affect the jawbone. Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare condition occurring after a tooth ...
- 14. Osteomalacia
- (Osteomalacia)
- ... phosphorus loss, abnormal levels of vitamin D and the minerals calcium and phosphorus are often detected. X-ray. Slight cracks in your bones that are visible on X-rays, referred to as Looser transformation ...
- 15. Cervical spondylosis
- (Cervical spondylosis)
- ... spinal disks. Cracks often appear, leading to bulging or herniated disks — which sometimes can press on the spinal cord and nerve roots. Bone spurs. Disk degeneration often results in the spine ...
- 16. Poor School Performance: How Parents Can Help
- (School)
- ... as a parent. If your son’s home economics teacher says that he disrupts her class with his wisecracks, accept that what she says contains at least a shred of truth. Ask her to be more specific and listen ...
- 17. Treating Breast Pain
- (Breastfeeding)
- ... also cause painful cracks in your nipples that will make breastfeeding uncomfortable until they heal. What you can do Many women find that their nipples are somewhat sensitive for the first few days, ...
- 18. Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- (Atopic dermatitis (eczema))
- ... infections. Oral antihistamines. If itching is severe, oral antihistamines may help. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl, others) can make you sleepy and may be helpful at bedtime. If your skin cracks open, your ...
- 19. Shin splints
- (Shin splints)
- ... some cases, an X-ray or other imaging studies can help identify other possible causes for your pain, such as a stress fracture — tiny cracks in a bone often caused by overuse. In most cases, you can ...
- 20. Broken arm
- (Broken arm)
- ... fracture. In this type of fracture, the bone cracks but doesn't break all the way through — like when you try to break a green stick of wood. Most broken bones in children are greenstick fractures, because ...
