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Hashimoto’s Disease (Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis)
…Although Hashimoto’s disease can affect people of all ages, it’s most common in women who are between 30 and 50 years of age. If someone in your family has had…
Melasma
…about it. CAUSES & RISK FACTORS Who gets melasma? Anyone can get melasma, but it is more common among young women. Melasma often appears during pregnancy, in the second or…
Mitral Valve Prolapse
…with it. More women have it than men. SYMPTOMS What are the symptoms of mitral valve prolapse? Most people don’t know that they have mitral valve prolapse until a healthcare…
Nasopharyngeal Cancer
…Nasopharyngeal cancer is rare. It most often affects people who are between 30 and 50 years of age. Men are more likely to have nasopharyngeal cancer than women. In North…
Reactive Arthritis
…transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhea, chlamydia or HIV infection. Who gets reactive arthritis? Reactive arthritis is most common in men between 20 years and 40 years of age. Women…
Scleroderma
…as well as the skin. Who gets scleroderma? Anyone can have scleroderma, but women are more likely to develop it. SYMPTOMS What are the symptoms of localized scleroderma? There are…
Trigeminal Neuralgia
…damages the myelin that protects the nerves. Women are more likely to get it than men, and the condition seems to be passed down in families, probably because relatives’ blood…
Chickenpox
…pregnant women can get varicella zoster immune globulin or antiviral medication. In most cases, the best your healthcare provider can offer is solutions to treat the symptoms. For itching, your…
Measles
…at highest risk of getting the measles are: Infants Pregnant women People with impaired immune systems How is measles diagnosed? A healthcare provider will examine you. They will ask you…
Pets and Parasites
…may be used by local dogs. Avoid oral contact with your pet, especially sharing food or kissing the pet on the mouth. Pregnant women and people who have weakened immune…