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in medicine, what are guyabano leaves used for?

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No Clearcut use: I do not know of any medical use. You should avoid experimenting with natural/botanical materials as they may not be well refined  to be used safely.

Question 2

anyone ever hear of pityriasis rosea?

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Yes: Pityriasis rosea is an acute, self-limited, exanthematous skin disease, most likely due to a virus. The rash commonly begins with a "herald" patch. A few days to two weeks later, oval lesions similar in appearance to the herald patch, but smaller, appear on the trunk and proximal extremities. Most patients don't require treatment. There are plenty of images of the rash on the web.

Question 3

what innovations arose from virginia apgar's invention?

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Newborn well being: The apgar score (appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration) is a simple measure to quickly asses the health of a newborn just after delivery.  The goal of the apgar was to identify newborns who needed more immediate medical care.

Question 4

where can i read about ancient chinese medicine phytotherapy?

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Chinese Medicine: Chinese herbs are given in the context of traditional chinese medicine.   It's important to consider them a part of a whole system of care.  A couple of resources to get you started include an article: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc1071750/       and a web site: http://nccam.Nih.Gov/health/whatiscam/chinesemed.Htm.

Question 5

are brazilian waxes good?

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I don't know...: But they look great!

Question 6

my whole family has allergies/asthma.i've heard all my life that moving out west(us) cures them.is that true?

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Absolutely not.: You can't be allergic to things to which you haven't been exposed. People from the midwest have no symptoms when they visit the west, but become sensitized to the pollens found in those states after about 3-4 years. By the fifth year, they're just as symptomatic as they were in the midwest, so they move back to reconnect with their old friends.

Question 7

what happens when shingles blisters pop?

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They'll crust over: If the shingles area is  kept clean, then the the popped blisters will crust over,  and the itching, burning sensation will slowly diminish, especially if  an antiviral agent such as valacyclovir is used early in therapy.

Question 8

how poisonous are elephant ear plants?

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They&#x27;re edible foods: These are actually edible plants--leaves, stems, and roots, but must be cooked. The roots are somewhat similar to potato and is known as taro. The leaves and stems are often used for soup etc...They are quite rich in iron. Different ethnic groups  use these differently, but these are delicious edible plants and are important source of foods in some region of the world. Explore! enjoy! good luck.

Question 9

hey my face is filled with pimples.any exercises doctor?

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Acne Therapy: Often, a combination of such products is required to achieve optimal results. A number of benzoyl peroxide and antibiotic combination medications are available, including different dose combinations of benzoyl peroxide and Clindamycin (benzaclin, duac, acanya) and benzoyl peroxide and Erythromycin (benzamycin). Dapsone gel (aczone) is a newer acne treatment that's particularly effective. See doc.

Question 10

how come cholera fears hardly ever materialise after natural disaster?

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Where getting info?: Lots of factors to consider here, but cholera outbreaks often depend upon the affected area's remoteness ; sanitation, rapidity ; coordination of relief response, underlying age, health, prosperity and preparedness of the local population, climate/season of the disaster, as well as kind ; extent of the calamity in question. Of course, there is never such thing as a good disaster.

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My whole family has allergies/asthma.i've heard all my life that moving out west(us) cures them.is that true?

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What happens when shingles blisters pop?

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How come cholera fears hardly ever materialise after natural disaster?

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