The process of applying pressure, friction, temperature change, or chemical substances to the skin to lessen or block a feeling of pain. … [Read more...]
Search Results for: skin pain
Regenecare
A substance being studied in the treatment of certain types of skin rash and skin pain in cancer patients. The ingredients of Regenecare are collagen, aloe … [Read more...]
acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
A procedure in which mild electric currents are applied to certain acupuncture points (spots on the body where an acupuncture needle may be inserted to control … [Read more...]
acupuncture needle
A stainless steel needle that is slightly thicker than a human hair. Acupuncture needles are inserted through the skin at specific points on the body to control … [Read more...]
ALTENS
A procedure in which mild electric currents are applied to certain acupuncture points (spots on the body where an acupuncture needle may be inserted to control … [Read more...]
acupuncturist
A person trained in acupuncture (therapy that uses thin needles inserted through the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptoms). … [Read more...]
acupuncture
The technique of inserting thin needles through the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptoms. It is a type of complementary and … [Read more...]
radiation dermatitis
A skin condition that is a common side effect of radiation therapy. The affected skin becomes painful, red, itchy, and blistered. … [Read more...]
onabotulinumtoxinA
A drug used to treat certain medical conditions. These include severe underarm sweating and severe muscle spasms in the neck and shoulders. OnabotulinumtoxinA … [Read more...]
pyridoxine
A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Pyridoxine helps keep nerves and skin healthy, fight … [Read more...]