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Scrotal eczema, or scrotal dermatitis, is a noncontagious, itchy, and dry skin condition that affects the scrotum, the sac of skin containing the testicles. It can also involve the penis, groin, inner thighs, and around the anus. Eczema is a broad term doctors use to describe a condition causing itchy and inflamed skin. Scrotal dermatitis may be due to atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, or a combination of more than one type of eczema. Scrotal eczema shares some of the same symptoms as eczema elsewhere on the body. This article explains these symptoms and how to treat and manage the condition. In scrotal eczema, the eczema flares occur on the scrotum, which is the skin around the sac that holds the testicles. Genital eczema may also affect the penis, groin, and skin around the anus and buttocks. Eczema symptoms may vary depending on the condition's severity. People may experience periods where symptoms worsen and periods where they improve. When eczema wo

A handful of Saltzer Health facilities will survive the company's closure thanks to a deal reached with Saint Alphonsus. According to a release, two of Saltzer's urgent care centers and its Ten Mile Ambulatory Surgery Center will remain open and managed by Saint Alphonsus. The deal has been months in the making. All Saltzer facilities closed Friday. "We are excited to collaborate with Saltzer Health to continue to provide vital services locally for the residents of our communities and proudly welcome these new providers and colleagues to the Saint Alphonsus family," Odette Bolano, president and CEO of Trinity Health, West Region, said. "Working together with our colleagues and providers, patients will experience exceptional and accessible primary and specialty care close to home." Saint Alphonsus is part of the Trinity Health system. What will remain open? Saltzer shuttered the doors to all of its health clinics on March 29 after Intermountain Hea

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COVID-19 was the first coronavirus pandemic. The original Sars virus from 2003 and the Mers virus that created a health emergency in South Korea in 2015 were both coronaviruses, but fortunately failed to turn into pandemics in the way that COVID did. Four years on from its appearance, Sars-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) now seems to be making the transition to an endemic virus: one that circulates in humans all the time, at least somewhere in the world. As is common in respiratory viruses, it also seems to be developing a seasonal preference for the colder, wetter times of the year. But Sars-CoV-2 isn't alone. There are four other circulating coronaviruses, named OC43, NL63, HKU-1 and 229E. The consensus is that these viruses are also descendants of past pandemics and that Sars-CoV-2 is just the latest member of their club. This theory is based on the model provided by influenza viruses, where the familiar seasonal flus H3N2 and H1N1 are the descendants of the fl

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Athlete's foot is notorious for causing itchiness, burning, cracking, and peeling skin between the toes and on the bottoms of your feet. These symptoms can often make it uncomfortable to walk or go about your day. To make matters worse, this condition doesn't resolve on its own . Fortunately, you can quickly and effectively treat athlete's foot with several different over-the-counter medications .  To help remedy fungal infections, we researched dozens of athlete's foot treatments and evaluated them for their effectiveness, price, accessibility, active ingredients, and application type . The result is a roundup of remedies in every form available. From gels, creams, and powders to sprays, foot soaks, and wipes, you will find what you need to address this painful, itchy condition . Here's what you need to know about athlete's foot and the best ways to treat it. What Is Athlete's Foot? Athlete's foot—also known as tinea pedis