Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
Skin irritation and redness can be a result of many factors, including sun exposure, sensitivity to cleansers, or eczema -- a cluster of conditions that can also cause skin to itch. Determine the cause of skin redness to treat it most effectively.
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As you age, your skin stops creating as much collagen; this lack can make your face look saggy and not as youthful. To perk up your cheeks and forehead, use face creams that encourage collagen production and work to firm and smooth your skin.
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Collagen is a key protein and connective tissue component that supports and connects bone, muscle, internal organs, cartilage and skin. It provides strength and resilience to tendons and ligaments and is responsible for keeping everything together and in place.
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Getting a facial is a real treat, but you don't need to shell out cash at a salon when you're in the mood for pampering. With just a few common kitchen items, you can make a luxurious face cream that costs a fraction of an expensive spa treatment.
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The word βacneβ immediately brings images of high school and puberty to mind, but adult acne is just as real -- and as frustrating -- as a pimpled teenage complexion.
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Internal scar tissue affects every part of your body including your organs, muscles and connective tissue. Scar tissue forms when the body undergoes trauma or inflammation of your cells and tissue. In some cases, scar tissues link to form an adhesion, which is a band of scar tissue.
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Cracks in the corners of your mouth can turn eating, drinking or smiling into a painful chore. This inflammatory condition, called angular chelitis, doesn't have one single cause. The cracks typically go away on their own, but you can help them heal faster by treating your lips with a home remedy.
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Dry, cracked feet are not only unsightly, but they can be painful. The causes of cracked feet can range from dehydration to obesity, which puts excess pressure on the heels.
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Comedones, one of the main symptoms associated with acne, form when dirt, debris and oil clog hair follicles, resulting in a buildup of sebum and oil within the follicle. Comedones can be either open or closed. When skin closes the surface of the comedone, the blemish is called a whitehead or pimple.
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Stretch marks, also called striae, commonly appear as purplish, reddish or pink indented streaks on the breasts, abdomen, buttocks, upper arms and thighs. Even if you rub creams, lotions and oils on your skin, you may not prevent stretch marks from forming.
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Acne can appear on the skin in many different forms, including blackheads, papules, pustules and cysts. When acne cysts appear, they can make the skin become swollen and painful, and can lead to facial scarring if left untreated.
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Swollen pimples can be painful. Once a swollen pimple emerges from your skin, take a few steps to treat the breakout quickly to reduce the size and inflammation. Use soothing topical applications as part of your treatment.
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Dry, cracked skin around the toes is often extremely painful and can make it difficult to walk and engage in other daily activities. In most cases, dry skin between the toes is not a sign of a serious condition, and you can effectively treat the problem at home.
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Many people experience acne at some point during their lives, and for some people the acne leaves scars even after it has cleared up. This can be the result of cysts that formed under the skin or when the collagen beneath the surface of skin has been damaged due to inflammation.
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Facial acne is a common health problem and commonly occurs above the eyebrows. Acne occurs when dead skin cells and skin oil, called sebum, plugs the pores. Bacteria collect in the pores and cause inflammation, causing skin redness. The area over the eyebrows is often affected because it contains a lot of oil glands.
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Skin on the ankles is thin and easily visible, and may discolor for any number of reasons ranging from staining from wet clothes or boots to serious medical conditions.
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Dry skin on the legs is a common problem that can occur at any age. Many over-the-counter products offer relief for periodic dry skin, and a few simple changes, such as limiting the length and temperature of your shower, might control your symptoms.
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If deep cracks and painful, dry skin around your nails are starting to resemble a desert landscape, take quick action to restore the skin to silky smooth softness. Before you spend money on store-bought products, grab some natural ingredients from the pantry to create a soothing homemade treatment.
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Scarring alopecia, or cicatricial alopecia, refers to any disorder or injury that destroys the sebaceous (oil) glands and hair follicles at the second layer of the skin, causing potentially permanent hair loss. The treatment for scarring alopecia depends on its severity and specific cause.
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Repeated fungal infections of your nails or ingrown nails can require removal of the nail as a last resort of treatment. Also, crushing your nail can cause it to fall off, and some diseases, such as kidney, thyroid and liver disease, can cause you to lose a nail.
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