Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.
A yeast infection is caused by the imbalance of naturally occurring yeast in the vaginal canal. The symptoms of the infection include increased itching and irritation, odor as well as redness around the vagina.
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Moles can be an unsightly nuisance, possibly posing health risks when they are misshapen and oddly colored. Normal moles are rounded and have a brown or black color; sometimes they are raised from the skin. Most remedies include surgical and laser procedures to remove the mole.
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There are many people who believe that dreads are inherently dirty; however, with proper maintenance dreadlocks are just as clean as regular hair. Don't fall for the myth that says your hair must be dirty when starting dreads, or you may end up with stinky locks that you can't wash out.
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Cold sores, also known as fever blisters and herpes labialis, are painful, fluid-filled blisters that usually develop on the borders of the lips and, sometimes, other places on the face or inside the mouth. Cold sores result from infection with one of two types of the herpes simplex virus.
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Headaches and tiredness are common complaints among new mothers. Medical conditions, stress, lack of sleep, dehydration, certain nursing positions and trying to do too much all contribute to headaches and tiredness in breastfeeding mothers.
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Sun hives, or photodermatitis, occur when the skin has an abnormal reaction to sunlight. Several factors can cause sun hives, including an allergic reaction to sunlight, diseases such as lupus or medications that cause photosensitivity, such as St. John’s Wort.
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Whether her congestion results from seasonal allergies or a cold, a breastfeeding mother may wonder what she can do to help herself without hurting her baby. She should seek treatment while the discharge remains clear in color, as yellow or green congestion may signal a more serious underlying infection.
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Not having enough eyebrow hair can detract from a person’s appearance. Over-plucking is a common cause of depleted eyebrow hair growth, but numerous skin conditions also can cause eyebrow hair loss. Chronic skin disorders or infections may be to blame, and more rarely, serious illness may be involved.
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When choosing a sunscreen, consumers are barraged with a flood of terms in which they may not be well-versed. Terms such as SPF, UVA, UVB, chemical sunscreen and mineral sunscreen are just the tip of the iceberg.
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A healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals can help slow or prevent hair loss, according to MayoClinic.com. Absorbing nutrients through food consumption or supplementation is important; a deficiency can lead to hair loss and other serious conditions.
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Mango rinds contain an oil, called urushiol, that occasionally causes skin irritation. Although it is relatively common for people to develop rashes after coming into contact with urushiol, it is minimally present in the actual mango flesh. Few people develop similar rashes from eating mango fruit.
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Varicose veins are a common vein disorder, typically occurring in women more often than men. These veins appear enlarged in the legs and feet as a result of insufficient blood flow, causing the valves in the veins to weaken and pool with blood.
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Fiberglass, a common ingredient used in the manufacture of insulation, boats and window treatments, can be an irritant when the small glass fibers become embedded in the skin and cause itching.
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It’s often disturbing and somewhat alarming to discover a new skin growth. Skin tags and cutaneous warts -- meaning nongenital warts -- are among the most common causes of new skin growths. Aesthetically unpleasant and sometimes uncomfortable, skin tags and warts share some similarities.
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While sweating is both healthy and natural, most of us can do without the odor that accompanies sweat. Human perspiration is actually odorless. It’s the bacteria on the skin that causes body odor when it comes in contact with sweat dripping from the pores.
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Even if you don't choose to breastfeed your baby, postpartum sweating is a common and normal reaction your body has in the weeks following childbirth. The close proximity of your baby and increased body temperature of breastfeeding may exacerbate the problem.
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Topical solutions containing zinc oxide are helpful for atopic eczema, a common chronic, inflammatory and itchy skin condition. Oral zinc supplements, however, appears to not have benefits for eczema or other skin conditions, advises MedlinePlus, a website of the National Library of Medicine.
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Originating in India thousands of years ago, Ayurvedic medicinal treatments are complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM, in the United States. Typically, ayurvedic treatments are an option when standard treatments have been found unsatisfactory.
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Dealing with a red, itchy foot rash is an unpleasant experience, but one that's commonplace. The cause may be anything from a chronic skin condition to an acute infection.
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According to a three-year study by the University of Western Australia, tea tree oil has been found to be an effective alternative topical treatment for precancerous non-melanoma skin lesions and even has had success in shrinking tumors in mice.
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