So, your skin is itchy with bumps? Itchy red spots can happen on your skin for many reasons. When these bumps show up, they can cause unwanted stress or anxiety. Some types of itchy red bumps may resolve spontaneously, while others may require evaluation and management by a board-certified dermatologist. This article lists some of…
Maxi pads, also called menstrual pads, are a common menstrual product used by many women during their menstrual cycles. These pads are designed to provide maximum protection and absorbency, making them ideal for women with heavier flows. Maxi pads come in a variety of sizes and styles to fit different body shapes and sizes, and…
The short answer? Yes! The skin is the body’s largest organ, serving a wide range of important functions. The skin is the body’s wrapper; the barrier between a person and the outside environment (1) that protects from external hazards, regulates body temperature and substances that enter or leave the body, and produces hormones like vitamin…
Pimples are not the same thing as cold sores. Pimples are usually due to bacteria. On the other hand, cold sores are from the herpes simple virus. Let’s take a look at some of the differences between pimples and cold sores. Pimples Or Cold Sore? A pimple is a small pustule or papule. Pimples develop…
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Jessica Lubahn, Urologist and Founder of ONDRwear Stress incontinence of urine is the uncontrolled leakage of urine. Stress incontinence can happen after childbirth, and it is much more common as a person ages. After age 65, 1 in every 2 women may find themselves with unwanted bladder leakage periodically. Besides the…
With time we all expect to see a few age spots, sometimes called liver spots, or a darkening are usually on the hands, face, arms, or other areas that were overly exposed to the sun. However, it may come as a surprise if you see the area around your genitals becoming darker. While it is…
Pelvic Floor Muscles & Anatomy The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that span the bottom of the pelvis, supporting the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, and rectum) and helping to control the flow of urine and feces. These muscles of the pelvic floor form a sling-like structure that runs from the pubic bone…
Botox and Dysport are very similar drugs. They are both neuromodulators, and they both improve the look of wrinkles that are caused by natural muscle movement. Both Dysport and Botox work by blocking nerve signals that cause muscles to contract. Both of these drugs also have the same active ingredient. There is a third drug…
Genital skin tags like those that can occur in the vaginal area are typically harmless growths that are made of loose fibers of collagen. They are typically very small, usually no larger than the size of a pencil eraser. They also have been described as looking like a tiny deflated balloon or the head of…
I see lots of women in my office with completely normal vulvar anatomy who ask \”Is my vagina normal?\”. Many of us worry about this part of the body and how we measure up. Every day someone apologizes to me for not shaving, not showering in the past 2 hours, having a perceived abnormal odor,…
