It’s pretty safe to say that most women of a certain age are concerned about the physical signs of aging. Age spots, wrinkles, and dark circles are just a few of the things that keep women, and some men, angling for ways to look younger. Although plastic surgery seems to be more popular than ever these days, it does carry considerable risks along with some pretty steep costs. Fortunately, there are some noninvasive cosmetic procedures that can take years off your appearance without forcing you to go under the knife.
A craniofacial disorder or anomaly refers to a category of deformities in the growth of the head and facial bones. Anomaly is a medical term that means “different from normal” or “irregular.” These types of anomalies are congenital (present at birth) and can occur in many different forms. They can be mild or severe enough to warrant surgery. Sometimes, craniofacial disorders are also associated with disorders elsewhere in the body, causing further complications. In the U.S., nearly 600,000 people have been diagnosed with a craniofacial condition.
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Because most people are reluctant to broach the topic, sexual dysfunction remains a bit of a taboo subject. As a result, many people know very little about it until it happens to them. However, approximately 31% of men and 43% of women claim to suffer some degree of sexual dysfunction. Clearly, this is a problem that is far more widespread than the silence surrounding it would lead you to believe.
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Many people suffer for years with damaged veins, when the answer to their problem is as simple as a consultation with a vein care specialist. That consultation, along with a few tests could yield valuable information about your painful condition, and how to resolve it. Often a patient waits, thinking the pain or the symptoms will abate, but they do not. You should consider a consult with a vein care specialist when:
- You have increased swelling in your leg(s);
- The skin on your leg and/or ankle has become dark or thickened;
- One of your veins has become red, painful and warm to the touch;
- You have developed a sore or rash near your ankle;
- Your leg veins have become more pronounced; and,
- Your leg symptoms have begun to interfere with your daily activities,