Dr Martello Skincare

Understanding AcneAcne is a skin condition that affects some 17 million people in the United States and millions more around the world. Many of us believe that acne is a condition that affects only teens, but in reality it also affects many adults. In fact, acne affects people aged 10 up to 40 and beyond, especially as the hormones in the body begin to change. Acne is characterized by symptoms including: clogged pores, the appearance of lesions that are commonly referred to as zits or pimples. The following may also be manifestations of acne; cysts, which is another name for pimples that are unusually deep, blackheads, whiteheads and pustules. The parts of the body most affected are those where the oil-producing sebaceous glands are prominent; the face, back and the chest area.What are the primary causes for acne?While there can be many causes of acne, the most common are bacteria, .. more »

In spite of the prescriptive and over-the-counter medications available, a natural health cure for diarrhea is far preferable, because it targets the root cause rather than just the symptoms. As with any remedy, it is helpful if the cause of the diarrhea is known, but even if you are not sure, there are basic steps you can take to heal your digestive system.There are some prescription drugs that can be used to treat diarrhea, but they also interfere with some of the natural body mechanisms involving the immune system. This is so important to the self-cleansing action of the body that such drugs can be dangerous to your health, and a natural health cure is capable of helping your condition without interfering with your immune system.There are several forms of diarrhea, although many of the symptoms are described by the term Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in whichNatural health cures for .. more »

In the US, it is generally unlawful to disclose patient information outside of the medical setting. The physician should encourage the patient as much as possible to notify their sexual partners with their findings. Only if the patient refuses should the physician get the Department of Health involved. It is then the responsibility of the Health Department, of finding the partners of the patient afflicted with an STD, and of notifying them.In general, state regulations for partner notifications vary. In NY for example, in the case of HIV, the physician is responsible to first try to encourage partner notification by patients themselves, and closely monitor that they do. One way to closely monitor is to ask the patient to bring their partner to the office and watch the patient disclose their HIV status. If the patient refuses or agrees but does not follow through, the physician has the right to .. more »