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Trichomonas is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. Symptoms include yellow-green vaginal discharge with odor, vulvar itching, burning with urination, pain with intercourse, lower abdominal cramping, and spotting after intercourse. However, up to 85% of

OVERVIEW Also known as chemoexfoliation, chemical peels are popular cosmetic procedures that exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin. Depending on your aesthetic needs, chemical peels come in three main types: light, medium, or deep, with deeper chemical peels making use of stronger chemical agents to treat

OVERVIEW Appearing on your legs, both varicose veins and spider veins can not only affect your outward appearance, but their presence can also signify health problems in your body. A board-certified dermatologist can help—minimally invasive treatments are available to reduce or eliminate varicose and

Urinary tract infections are common in pregnancy and include cystitis (infection of the bladder) and pyelonephritis (infection of the kidney). Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is the finding of bacteria in the urinary tract without signs or symptoms of infection. In pregnancy, urinary tract infections

OVERVIEW Uneven skin tone happens when areas of your skin are lighter or darker than other parts. It affects your skin's overall pigmentation due to a pigment known as melanin. Disruption or damage to melanin-producing cells leads to changes in skin tone. Areas of patches that are darker have too much