Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.
Old Spice has been around for a long time, and the company continues to make new products for men. It offers an expansive line of deodorants: 14 varieties of deodorants and 36 choices for antiperspirant deodorants.
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During pregnancy and breastfeeding, carefully consider everything you eat and drink due to potential side effects for the baby, including any herbs you may be taking. Herbs have acted as natural remedies for a variety of ailments for centuries, including during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Melanin is a natural substance in the body that gives the iris of the eye, hair and skin its color. Skin cells called melanocytes produce melanin in the body. Melanin also acts as a kind of natural sunscreen to protect against harmful UV rays, however it cannot prevent sunburn all on its own.
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The appearance of an allergic reaction and viral rash is often similar, but the cause of these rashes is entirely different. A rash is rarely serious, but sometimes it can indicate an underlying illness that requires treatment. If you or your child has an unexplained rash, consult your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
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Cold sores are itchy, painful sores caused by infection with one of two types of the herpes simplex virus, usually type 1. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research estimates that at least 45 to 80 percent of Americans have contracted the virus, most before the age of 10.
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Nursery rhymes sometimes use the phrase "smelly feet" because childhood is a time when tiny tootsies perspire more compared with adult feet and toes. Moisture encourages bacteria, and that means odor, according to the Children's Hospital Colorado website.
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If you have skin peeling between the toes, donโt worry, youโre not alone. Many people report skin peeling between their toes, and often it is accompanied by other symptoms, such as itching or the formation of blisters.
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Your capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in your body that connect arteries to veins. When these capillaries narrow or widen to quickly, the thin capillary walls can tear, and blood can seep out, giving your skin the appearance of thin red or purple lines.
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Vitamin B-5, or pantothenic acid, is an essential vitamin for hair growth and health. All of the B vitamins help your body process and use what you eat, thereby nourishing your hair follicles.
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Regular exercise is important for good health, so itching severely every time you work out isn't merely a nuisance, it can interfere with your ability to keep fit. Exercise-related itching isn't uncommon and particularly affects boys and men ages 10 to 30, note experts from the New Zealand Dermatological Society.
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Heat bumps on the skin, also known as heat rash, usually develop from excessive exposure to heat or humidity. The condition may be as mild as a few small bumps but can also develop into painful blistering of the skin.
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If you suffer from acne -- a skin condition that causes blackheads, whiteheads and other types of pimples -- you are not alone. Acne is one of the most common skin diseases in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, this skin condition affects up to 50 million people each year.
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Acne is a condition that is characterized by red pimples that break out mostly on the face and to a lesser degree on other areas of the body. It is generally seen in adolescents, but it can occur in adults as well. Hair loss occurs primarily in adults and sometimes it can be accompanied with acne.
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Although a thinning of the hair is a natural part of the aging process, many men experience hair loss prematurely. According to Medical News Today, 50 percent of men suffer from a type of hair loss called androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness.
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Women often refer to the discharge in a menstrual cycle as mucus. This mucus normally changes consistency throughout the menstrual cycle and is odorless. The discharge comes from the cervical glands as a way to keep the vagina clean and moisturized.
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Hair loss is a common issue that can be caused by overuse of styling products, overexposure to the sun, stress, unhealthy diet and hormonal imbalance. If you notice that your hair is thinning or falling out, consult a dermatologist.
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Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm or other parasite; instead, it is caused by a fungal infection. It is characterized by red, circular patches on your skin, and can cause itching, blisters and temporary bald patches.
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Dry, inflamed, itchy scalp is a common condition in children and adults. Red blotches on the scalp may indicate several different disorders, including dermatitis, psoriasis, ringworm, folliculitis, head lice or dandruff, according to MayoClinic.com and Skinsight.com.
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Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects the speed of skin cell development. It often creates thick silvery scales accompanied by dryness, itching and redness. The scalp and most areas of skin can be sites for psoriasis. Most people with psoriasis experience chronic flare-ups that may have a specific trigger.
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Keloids or keloidal scars are excess growths of scar tissue in the area where a wound has healed. The scars often are lumpy, ridged and flesh-colored, red or pink. These scars can form from surgical incisions, or injuries such as acne, burns, chicken pox, wounds or vaccinations.
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