December 10, 2011 — The use of warm compresses on the perineum during the second stage of labor is associated with a decreased incidence of perineal trauma, according to the findings of a new ...

DEAR DR. K: I have small white bumps on my eyelids that drive me crazy. They don’t hurt, but they look awful. A doctor told me they are meibomian cysts. He said they are harmless, but if I want to get ...

One session of vectored thermal pulsation was more efficacious than a warm compress for treating dry eye disease, according to a study. Perspective from Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS The systematic ...

Even as lumps bulged from Donna Pickelsimer’s upper arm and back, Hernando prison’s medical staff prescribed Tylenol and hot compresses to treat her undiagnosed lung cancer. Unable to bear the pain, ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have a painful boil on my thigh. Can I treat it at home? DEAR READER: Yes, you can, unless it’s an unusually large boil (called a carbuncle). Boils and carbuncles are skin infections ...

How long a stye lasts may vary. They usually clear up on their own within 1–2 weeks and may not require medical treatment. Applying a warm compress may help speed up healing. A stye is a painful red ...

There are several superficial vein thrombosis treatment options. A person’s symptoms and overall health can influence the type of treatment they receive. Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT), also known ...