Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.
Eczema and psoriasis are common dermatological conditions that affect many people. Eczema has no known cause except most sufferers have dry, ultra-sensitive skin and a problem in the functioning of the immune system. Stress or other psychological problems exacerbates the symptoms.
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The skin inflammation known as eczema can be both uncomfortable and unsightly. In some cases a humble can of vegetable shortening may ease some of the discomfort by providing hydration.
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During the healing period of a piercing and after the piercing is healed, you may encounter a keloid on and around your new piercing.
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A light skin burn would be classified as first-degree and affect only the outer layer of skin. Symptoms of a first-degree burn include reddening, some swelling and pain. If your burn blisters, it has moved beyond the first-degree stage into second-degree.
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Peeling skin in toddlers might look unsightly, but is rarely a sign of a serious medical problem. Toddlers with peeling skin might experience additional symptoms including discomfort and itchiness, which might worsen during cold or dry weather.
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Whether you call it a mole or a beauty mark, many people consider a pigmented spot or bump less beautiful when hair seems to be growing out of it. Pigmented spots and bumps are formed by a type of cell found in the skin called a melanocyte.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN medical correspondent, says that the average person in the United States sweats 278 gallons every year. According to Gupta, sweat is not all bad. He says it releases antibacterial substances that help fend off infections and rid the body of toxins.
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Sporting a full head of beautiful, shiny hair is something most people want. When your hair starts thinning and your scalp starts showing, however, you will likely want to take some form of action. Thinning, lackluster hair is treatable. A poor diet may be a contributing factor to limp, lifeless hair.
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Yeast, or Candida, is part of your normal internal flora. However, it can also cause opportunistic infections in individuals with reduced immunity.
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Understanding what causes hair to turn white–or gray or silver–involves taking a close look at the structure of the hair itself.
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Your hands perform multiple tasks on a daily basis, such as writing, driving, cooking, bathing, eating and picking up items. Your hands are one of the first things people notice about you, so peeling skin on your palms may become embarrassing and even make it difficult to perform certain tasks.
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In general, a breastfeeding mother doesn't need to change her diet or avoid specific foods while nursing. Most foods are safe to consume in moderation, even those that have traditionally been off-limits, such as alcoholic drinks.
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Keratosis is a disease characterized by an overgrowth of horny tissue or tissue containing a protein called keratin. There are several different types of keratosis with varying degrees of severity including actinic keratosis, keratosis pilaris, hyperkeratosis, seborrheic keratosis and keratosis follicularis.
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Red bumps that itch can have several causes. According to Medline Plus, mosquito, flea and mite bites usually cause red bumps to appear on the surface of the skin. Folliculitis, dermatitis and allergic reactions are other causes of red bumps that itch.
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Some children are born with a full head of thick locks, but others retain a sleek, bald scalp well into their toddler years. In most cases, toddlers with little or no hair are perfectly healthy, but persistent baldness may be a sign of an underlying medical condition.
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Dry scalp occurs when the skin on the scalp loses moisture, which can cause skin to itch and flake. A dry scalp and dandruff can also be the cause of seborrheic dermatitis, which occurs when oil builds up on the scalp, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Fever blisters -- cold sores -- on a 2-year-old child aren't uncommon. Young children are particularly susceptible to the virus that causes these painful lesions. There's no cure for the virus that causes fever blisters; however, there are oral and topical medications that can relieve your child's discomfort.
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You may experience bumps on your skin late in pregnancy or after giving birth, according to BabyCenter. There could be many causes for itchy bumps on your abdomen during or after pregnancy, but the good news is that the bumps are typically not a sign of anything serious and they tend to go away quickly after delivery.
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Ringworm is a fungal infection on the skin and may infect different areas of the body. If the fungi infect the area around the groin, referred to as jock itch or tinea cruris, an individual may experience symptoms such as red, scaly patches of skin and itching on the upper thigh, groin and lower abdomen.
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Acne can be an unsightly skin condition that usually attacks the face, making the condition highly visible. It causes a variety of skin lesions that look like red bumps and often have black or white tips, and which may develop a crust.
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