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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Prevention

To prevent multiple chemical sensitivity, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Psychosocial situation Mental stress Stress Environmental pollution – intoxications (poisonings). Fragrances Solvents Formaldehyde Pesticides Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB)Note: Polychlorinated biphenyls belong to the endocrine disruptors (synonym: xenohormones), which even in the smallest amounts can damage health by altering the … Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Prevention

Seborrheic Eczema: Prevention

To prevent seborrheic eczema, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Psychosocial situation Stress – may increase symptoms Environmental stress – intoxications (poisonings). Climatic influences – sunlight exposure can improve symptoms.

Chickenpox (Varicella): Prevention

Varicella vaccination (chickenpox vaccination) as a combination vaccination mumps–measles–rubella-varicella (simultaneous administration of varicella vaccine and MMR vaccine; in childhood) is the most important and effective preventive measure.To prevent varicella (chickenpox), attention must further be paid to reducing risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Contact with ill persons in the phase of infection. However, this begins a … Chickenpox (Varicella): Prevention

Measles (Morbilli)

In measles (synonyms: Measles virus infection; Measels; Morbilli (measles); ICD-10-GM B05.-: Measles) is an infectious disease caused by the morbillivirus (measles virus; of the family Paramyxoviridae, genus Morbillivirus). Along with infectious diseases such as mumps or chickenpox, it is one of the typical childhood diseases. Humans currently represent the only relevant pathogen reservoir. Occurrence: The … Measles (Morbilli)

Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation). Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Social history What is your profession? Do you live/work in a community facility? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed red papules on … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Medical History