Men's personal care involves a balance of practical styling, advanced anti-aging methodologies, and rigorous hygiene practices to maintain physical health and aesthetic appeal.
Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a common condition that causes the toenails to become brittle, thick, discolored and crumbly. Infection with nail fungus may also cause pain, especially if the infection causes the nail to separate from the nail bed.
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Smoking can affect adversely the heart and lungs, and it also can lead to premature wrinkling and aging. Skin damage from long-term smoking can result in a “smoker’s face,” which can cause facial skin to appear grayish and lines to develop around the eyes and mouth, according to the University of Montana.
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Loose hair in a drain combined with soap scum can create a nasty hairball that slows or plugs the drain. To remove hair from a drain using a commercial drain cleaner means exposing yourself and your family to strong, dangerous and poisonous chemicals such as sulfuric acid and lye.
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Physicians have used antibiotics to treat acne for more than four decades, with great success in clearing complexions in people with moderate and even severe pimples. But in some cases, the most common antibiotics no longer work well to fight acne, and doctors are forced to try alternatives.
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If you've ever had a hair perm, you probably noticed a strong chemical smell in the salon, and maybe some minor hair loss or sensitivity once the treatment was done. Yet for many women, the after-effects of a "permanent wave" or other chemical treatment can be nothing short of disastrous.
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Cystic acne is one of the most severe forms of acne you can develop. It can run deep into your skin and become inflamed and painful. Cystic acne is also very likely to leave scarring on your skin after it disappears. Large swaths of cystic acne can result in deep and embarrassing scar marks.
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Proper facial skin care requires regular cleansing and moisturizing. However, facial toners also play an important role in assuring you have a healthy and clean facial appearance.
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Nightclubs are a go-to weekend destination for many young professionals and with the plentiful drinks and dancing comes a specific type of attire. With competition steadily increasing, clubs are in constant search of the hippest, trendiest and most fashionable of customers, so you'll want to dress to impress.
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The aloe vera plant is widely used as a treatment for skin conditions such as burns, minor abrasions and cuts. The leaves of the aloe plant, a member of the cactus family of plants, are cut and the gel inside is applied to areas to facilitate healing.
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Dry hair has too little oil and moisture to sustain its normal health and texture. Dry hair may be alleviated by washing it less often, using conditioners and discontinuing the use of hair dryers and styling products, according to MedlinePlus.
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As the weather turns cold, chapped and dry lips appear exposure to the dry air, cold and wind. After a few days of especially chapped lips, you may noticedredness in the corners of your mouth. Like chapped lips, this redness may burn, crack or bleed.
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Discolorations on the forehead are not uncommon. In fact, it is likely you will develop one at some point in your life, either as a temporary discoloration caused by sun exposure, or through a more permanent darkening or lightening of the skin.
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If you examine a group of people, you likely will see a lot of variation regarding how each person looks, grooms himself, presents herself, dresses and acts. All of these factors contribute to a person’s perceived age, or how young or old he appears to others.
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The oil of an avocado penetrates the skin but is also thick enough to serve as a protective barrier. The oil has both beauty and health applications.
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The prostate is a soft walnut-shaped gland below the bladder that swells with fluid during sexual arousal. The prostate enlarges with age. Problems such as difficulty urinating or prostate cancer are associated with an enlarged prostate. According to an article in the "Valley Advocate,"
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Collagen is a major component in forming your body’s tendons, ligaments, muscles and cartilage. As you age, your body is less able to manufacture a sufficient amount of collagen. Collagen capsules can help maintain your body’s repair process.
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An ingrown hair occurs when a short hair curls and begins to grow back into the skin. The condition primarily affects black males between the ages of 14 and 25 according to the MayoClinic.com. Women who shave their pubic hair also are prone to ingrown hairs.
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When little black dots speckle your nose, blackheads have likely taken over. Blackheads develop when oil gets trapped in the pores; when the oil is exposed to the air, it oxidizes and turns black. This can happen with any type of skin, but blackheads do occur more with oily skin.
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An ingrown toenail occurs when one corner of the toenail grows into the skin. Because the ingrown nail cuts into the skin, an infection can occur at that site. An infected ingrown toenail will be sore, red and swollen, possibly with blood and/or pus along the side of it.
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When you want a sun-kissed glow, sunless tanning products are a much safer alternative to soaking up the sun. But faux tanners can be tricky to use, leaving you with streaks and an unnatural orange color.
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