Q: How can you tell when muscle pain is just soreness versus a muscle strain? A: A muscle strain occurs when muscle fibers ...

Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott said quarterback Josh Allen will not practice on Tuesday because of a sore right foot. McDermott said Allen experienced no setbacks since being hurt in a 23-20 win ...

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Lip pimples often form around the edges of the lips, where the skin is thicker and contains hair follicles. Cold sores are different from lip pimples and can be more painful, spreading to other parts ...

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common condition affecting 20-25% of the population, characterized by recurring oral ulcers. Aphthous ulcers are distinct from cold sores (herpes) and are not ...

Syphilis lesions look different at each stage, starting with a single sore and then progressing to multiple sores and a rash. Syphilis is highly treatable with antibiotics, like penicillin, to stop it ...

A corneal ulcer is an open sore or wound on the cornea — the transparent, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye and focuses light into it. Often beginning as keratitis (inflammation of ...

Remarkably, studies show that nearly 15% of people with diabetes will develop foot ulcers at some point in their lives, underscoring the critical importance of foot health. Sores on the bottom of feet ...