Family medicine provides comprehensive care for individuals and families. General internists specialize in adult illnesses and complex conditions. Internal medicine includes subspecialties like cardiology and endocrinology
White to gray powder with strong hydrogen chloride odor. Boiling point 230°F, melting point 381°F. Denser than water, turns gray-to-yellow with moisture. Corrosive to tissue and toxic by ingestion
Created by dermatologists Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields in late 1980s. Launched in 1995 by Guthy-Renker, a California-based direct marketing company. Nestlé became majority owner in 2000, sold to EQT AB in 2016
Contact dermatitis is skin inflammation from chemical or physical agents. Irritant dermatitis is most common, affecting 80% of cases. Allergic dermatitis requires previous exposure to allergens. Phototoxic dermatitis occurs when skin reacts to sunlight
Small, itchy blisters appear on palms, fingers, feet, and toes. Blisters typically appear in clusters and last 2-3 weeks. Condition can cause red, cracked skin and thickened nails. Blisters may become infected if scratched
Cartilage piercing bumps are called granulomas and are common. Bumps usually heal on their own within 2-3 months. Keloids form after piercing and require medical treatment