LocalHealthGuide - Part 222

Rash. Close-up of a 39 year old woman's wrist showing a rash at the site of a tattoo. Tattoos are designs made on the skin by introducing permanent dyes into the skin layers. Here, an allergy to a part of the process caused the rash, an area of raised and reddened skin. Tattooing safely requires sterile conditions, as there is a risk of transmitting hepatitis or AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) through the needles used. Rashes can be treated with soothing skin creams such as calamine lotion, or antihistamine drugs to reduce the inflammation and itching.

July 17, 2018 Skin

Think Before You Ink: Are Tattoos Safe?

Before you get a tattoo, consider these key questions

July 17, 2018 Health Insurance

Health Insurers Are Vacuuming Up Details About You — And It Could Raise Your Rates

Insurers and data brokers are predicting your health costs based on data about things like race, how much TV you watch, or even buy plus-size clothing.

July 17, 2018 Health Insurance / Health Policy

States Attacking ACA Would Suffer Most If Shield On Preexisting Conditions Were Axed

West Virginia has the highest rate of adults with preexisting conditions, 36% of those under 65.

July 16, 2018 Dementia / Seniors

Number of ‘elder orphans’ grows

With increasing life expectancy and geographic mobility, the chance of aging without a partner or children is significant.

July 16, 2018 Biotechnology / Pregnancy / Women's Health

Genetically testing human embryos: what you need to know about the debate

Preimplantation genetic testing is widely used to increase the chance of having a healthy baby. Whether it should be performed at all, however, is hotly debated.