Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.
A keloid is scar tissue that grows and rises in or around a cartilage piercing. Keloids are commonly confused with hypertrophic scarring in ear cartilage piercings. Hypertrophic scarring is a temporary condition and is treated by changing the jewelry and subjecting the ear piercing to sea salt soaks.
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Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, which is highly contagious. A baby who come in direct contact with her mother’s cold sore may get the virus. While cold sores generally aren’t dangerous for adults, the virus may be dangerous for infants.
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Whether you're naturally skilled at studying or find it difficult to focus or retain learned information, healthy foods may improve your capabilities.
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The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research estimates that 500,000 Americans experience their first cold sore every year. For most, the first episode is also the last. A smaller number---between 20 and 40 percent--suffer recurrent episodes.
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The National Rosacea Society estimates that while 16 million Americans suffer from rosacea, many know little to nothing about it.
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You might have heard that maca root has the potential to improve your cellular function, benefit your immune system and generally improve health. However, it hasn't been proven safe or effective for use in breastfeeding women, so if you're nursing a baby, you should talk to your doctor before using maca.
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Stretch marks appear virtually all over the body, with most instances on the back of the knees, thighs, stomach and arms. This is caused by rapid expansion of the skin, harming the natural elasticity that keeps the skin youthful looking.
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There are many causes of facial flushing, some which should receive medical attention and others that naturally occur and offer no harm.
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Traction alopecia occurs when the hair is being pulled too hard from the follicle, which results in hair breakage and alopecia--hair loss. Traction alopecia, according to Traction-alopecia.com, can be fully reversible if detected early enough; however, if it is extensive, the hair loss can be permanent.
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Hair loss is very common and the frontal region is usually the first place you will notice it. While it can be very discouraging and frustrating to lose your hair, there are treatments available to help help prevent further loss.
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A tendon is a thick fibrous cord that attaches your muscles to your bones. You have tendons in your feet, ankles, elbows, shoulders and knees.
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Skin rashes are a common sign of an allergic reaction. Anytime you use a new supplement or medication, you are at risk of developing an allergic reaction.
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Stretch marks are a common result of rapid growth in the body. The dermis layer of the skin helps to keep your skin elastic, but as the skin stretches, the dermis layer may be damaged and collagen deposits break down. Stretch marks are common in the hips, underarms, breasts and thighs.
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Swimsuit models and pin-up girls get to have their blemishes airbrushed and Photoshopped into oblivion, but everyday folk have to take a more active approach to treating and preventing the dreaded butt-blemish breakouts.
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Rosacea, a chronic inflammation of the skin, can cause facial redness, visible blood vessels and breakouts, especially on the skin of the cheeks, nose and chin. Skin care products can make a big difference for those with rosacea. The best products can actually soothe the skin, helping to calm redness and bumps.
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People who have dandruff can be more likely to develop acne, according to the University of Michigan Health Services. The dry skin flakes that are often the most salient symptom of dandruff can clog pores, causing pimples to form on your face and body.
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Shampoos and conditioners are marketed as being formulated to keep hair healthy, shiny and free of dandruff and tangles. Despite this, many shampoos on the market contain ingredients that may actually damage hair and irritate the scalp. In extreme cases, some of these ingredients may even cause or exacerbate hair loss.
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Itchy, festering ears can result from eczema, a skin condition that affects infants, children and adults. Eczema of the ears can affect the ear lobe, skin covering the folds of the outer ear and the external auditory canal which is the tube through which sounds travel to reach the middle ear.
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Skin bleaching is popular with darker-skinned people to obtain a more even skin tone, but skin bleaching cream is also often used to lighten sun damage and age spots on the skin in people of all skin colors.
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Tight or stiff shoes that rub against the skin of your feet can cause painful blisters. Sports Injury Clinic explains blisters are a common problem that results from friction causing the outer layer of your skin to separate from the inner layers.
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