--- title: Lone Star Family Health Center News | Basic treatment description: Basic treatment | News Articles from Lone Star Family Health Center --- [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-blue-red.png?width=558&height=146&name=logo-blue-red.png)](https://www.lonestarfamily.org) - Services - [Family Medicine](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/family-medicine/) - [OB-GYN](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/ob-gyn/) - [Dental](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/dental-care/) - [Behavioral Health](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/behavioral-health/) - Patient Resources - [Community Resource Guide](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/community-resource-guide/) - [Good Faith Estimate](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/good-faith-estimate/) - [Insurance Information](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/insurance-information/) - [Medical Records](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/medical-records/) - [New Patients](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/new-patient-resources/) - [Patient Portal](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/patient-portal) - [Sliding Fee Discount Program](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/sliding-fee/) - Who We Are - [About Us](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/who-we-are/about-us/) - [Careers](https://j.brt.mv/ax.do?refresh=true&portalGK=12151) - [Clinical Team / Providers](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/providers/) - [Leadership Team](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/leadership-team/) - [News & Events](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/news-events/) - [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/notice-of-privacy-practices/) - [Locations](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/locations/) - Services - [Family Medicine](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/family-medicine/) - [OB-GYN](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/ob-gyn/) - [Dental](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/dental-care/) - [Behavioral Health](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/behavioral-health/) - Patient Resources - [Community Resource Guide](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/community-resource-guide/) - [Good Faith Estimate](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/good-faith-estimate/) - [Insurance Information](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/insurance-information/) - [Medical Records](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/medical-records/) - [New Patients](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/new-patient-resources/) - [Patient Portal](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/patient-portal) - [Sliding Fee Discount Program](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/sliding-fee/) - Who We Are - [About Us](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/who-we-are/about-us/) - [Careers](https://j.brt.mv/ax.do?refresh=true&portalGK=12151) - [Clinical Team / Providers](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/providers/) - [Leadership Team](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/leadership-team/) - [News & Events](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/news-events/) - [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/notice-of-privacy-practices/) - [Locations](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/locations/) [Book a Demo](https://www.google.com/) # News Explore topics Published Articles Cancer Basic treatment Eyes Influenza Kids Stress Asthma Diabetes Flu Home care Mental Health Skincare Cough Healthy Lifestyle Heart Disease Infants Lungs Weight Management Autoimmune Disease Cardiovascular Health Drowning Elderly Care GERD Gallbladder disease Injuries Men's Health Pneumonia Strep Throat Stroke AIDS Aging Alcoholism Arthritis Bicycle Safety Blood Clot Blood Donors Breast Cancer Colorectal Cancer Covid-19 Dating Violence Delirium Eating Disorders Gastritis HIV Headaches Hurricane Safety Infection Insomnia Kidney Kidney Stones Lupus Nutrition Osteoarthritis Shingles Sickle Cell Disease Sleep Sports Physicals Sprains Stomach disease Strains Substance Abuse Suicide Prevention Thyroid Tinnitus UTI Ulcers Vision Care Weight Loss [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Adonai%20Paz%2c%20MD%20900x1352.jpg?width=900&name=Adonai%20Paz%2c%20MD%20900x1352.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/substance-abuse-prevention-and-awareness) [Basic treatment](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/basic-treatment), [Substance Abuse](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/substance-abuse) --- ### [Substance Abuse Prevention and Awareness](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/substance-abuse-prevention-and-awareness) Drugs and substance abuse is not a topic most people like to discuss, It’s vital, however, to keep important points in mind as it could mean life versus death. Unfortunately, drug overdoses are a leading cause of death in young adults. Ofte... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/substance-abuse-prevention-and-awareness) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Maanasa%20Chittari%20900x1352.jpeg?width=500&name=Maanasa%20Chittari%20900x1352.jpeg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/bugs-stings-and-bites) [Basic treatment](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/basic-treatment) --- ### [Bugs, Stings and Bites](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/bugs-stings-and-bites) Spending time outdoors is a great way to enjoy nature, play sports, and exercise. However, there are several insects that can sometimes bite... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/bugs-stings-and-bites) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Brittany%20Burns4-900x1352.jpg?width=500&name=Brittany%20Burns4-900x1352.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/head-lice) [Basic treatment](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/basic-treatment), [Skincare](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/skincare), [Kids](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/kids) --- ### [Head Lice](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/head-lice) Head liceare a common concern seen in family practice, particularly among school-aged children. Although the thought of lice can be distress... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/head-lice) [![Dr. Kyle Johnson](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Johnson%202-2.jpg?width=500&name=Johnson%202-2.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/recognizing-understanding-and-treating-common-insect-bites-and-stings-review-of-american-academy-of-family-physicians-aafp-guidelines) [Basic treatment](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/basic-treatment), [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles) --- ### [Recognizing, Understanding, and Treating Common Insect Bites and Stings: Review of American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Guidelines](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/recognizing-understanding-and-treating-common-insect-bites-and-stings-review-of-american-academy-of-family-physicians-aafp-guidelines) Insect bites and stings are frequent encounters in primary care settings, often presenting with a range of symptoms from minor irritation to... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/recognizing-understanding-and-treating-common-insect-bites-and-stings-review-of-american-academy-of-family-physicians-aafp-guidelines) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Huntsviile%20PR%20photo%202%2012-3-20.jpeg?width=500&name=Huntsviile%20PR%20photo%202%2012-3-20.jpeg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/lone-star-family-health-center-opens-in-huntsville) [Basic treatment](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/basic-treatment) --- ### [Lone Star Family Health Center Opens in Huntsville](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/lone-star-family-health-center-opens-in-huntsville) – Offering compassionate, affordable health care for everyone, Lone Star Family Health Center looks forward to working with families in the ... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/lone-star-family-health-center-opens-in-huntsville) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined.jpeg?width=500&name=undefined.jpeg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/scrapes-and-scratches-home-care-and-basic-treatment) [Basic treatment](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/basic-treatment), [Home care](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/home-care) --- ### [Scrapes and scratches: Home care and basic treatment](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/scrapes-and-scratches-home-care-and-basic-treatment) Author: Joseph Whitt, MD A scrape on the knee, a scratch on the hand, a cut on the elbow – such minor injuries are often mildly painful and ... 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