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Allergic attacks in young child
What triggers the allergic attacks and why can't they be controlled?
Getting rid of chicken pox scars
Indentation scars are quite common after a chicken pox infection.
Sleepless nights
The use of sleeping tablets along with alcohol is an unwise decision if one has problems sleeping.
Strange bumps
These bumps along the length of the vagina could be Gartner's duct cysts.
Causes of weak bladder
Many men have bladder control problems for a variety of reasons, regardless of age.
Avoid purine-rich foods
Individuals suffering from gout are advised to avoid purine-rich foods such as organ meats, shellfish, peas and lentils as well as alcohol.
Herbs can reduce side effects
A reader's father has lung cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. Can TCM reduce the father's pain?
When there's more to the itch than mosquitoes
My three-year-old daughter has itchy spots on her hands and legs that look like mosquito bites.
Suicidal me
Why do people take their lives? And did you know that suicide rates are highest among older people?
When height is a measure of puberty
My 11-year-old daughter's breasts began to grow last year, but she hasn't begun to menstruate yet.
Hair removal with laser
Permanent hair removal is possible with laser treatment such as the GentleYag laser.
Nails separate from flesh
This could be due to a condition called onychomycosis, possibly caused by a fungal infection.
Deep acne scars
Dr Colin Foo advises surgical excisions are most effective method for removing deep acne scars.
 
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