Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.
When men lose their hair it is looked upon as a natural consequence of aging. For women, the loss of hair can be a source of significant embarrassment. Surprisingly, according to the American Hair Loss Association, women make up 40 percent of those who lose their hair.
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Medical adhesives are found in bandages, medical and surgical tapes, medication patches and other wound care products. An estimated 0.3 percent of people report a skin reaction to medical adhesives, according to an article published in the January-February 2015 issue of "Dermatitis: Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug.
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Excessive sun exposure leads to an uneven complexion, lines, wrinkles and redness and is the fastest way to age your skin. Sun damage to the skin accumulates over time and can be caused by even a few minutes outdoors at a time.
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Wrestlers who are cutting weight must walk a carefully balanced line between eating enough to maintain their energy and reducing calories enough to lose weight. Although snacking between meals can mean eating too much, a series of snacks throughout the day can help keep your energy levels even.
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A temporary condition -- such as breathing dry air, dehydration or mouth breathing due to a stuffy nose -- is often to blame for occasional throat dryness. A persistently dry throat, however, may indicate something more serious.
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Having the skin of your fingers change color and peel can be frightening, particularly if you don't know what's causing the condition. In many cases, however, it is not a sign of something serious, although it might be causing you discomfort.
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If you have developed a red or flesh-colored lump under the skin that seems like acne but won't go away, you may have a sebaceous cyst, according to MayoClinic.com in the article "Sebaceous Cysts." Sebaceous cysts grow slowly and usually are not painful, but in some cases, they may become infected.
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An inflamed scalp can be a sign of infection or irritation. It can also occur from a reaction to allergens on the scalp. The condition tends to localize to certain parts of the scalp, but it may cause widespread breakouts.
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Large facial pores can really pull the spotlight away from your natural beauty. Compounding the problem, these pores are often located right in the middle of the face around the nose, cheeks and chin areas.
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Fever blisters, or cold sores, are mouth lesions caused by the herpes simplex virus. Once your lesion heals, your lip may remain swollen due to the infection and irritation that was present. This may still cause discomfort, even after the cold sore blisters are completely gone.
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When the flora in your intestinal tract is out of balance, this can lead to body odor. Probiotics are a good solution because they crowd out bad bacteria and restore balance. Probiotics can help you combat bad breath as well. There are two main types of probiotics; lactobacilli and bifidobacteria.
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Warts are a common skin condition caused by a type of human papillomavirus infection, or HPV. Warts can occur anywhere on the body, in different shapes and sizes. One common type of wart that occurs on the skin is a filiform wart. Filiform warts often occur on the face, including around the lips.
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Allergic contact dermatitis blisters are the result of an allergic skin reaction to a particular substance, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Bacteria and fungi are everywhere, but sometimes they set up shop on the skin and cause a rash. Warm, moist areas -- like under the breasts -- are more prone to these skin rashes than other areas of the body.
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Here it comes again -- that tingling feeling in your lip signaling the beginning of yet another cold sore. Unfortunately, there is no quick cure and once a cold sore begins, it usually has to run its course.
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Psoriasis is a skin condition that's characterized by thick, scaly patches that are often itchy and/or painful, as well as unsightly. This is of particular concern to sufferers with psoriasis outbreaks on the face, as it may make them shy away from daily activities with friends or family.
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Over-the-counter treatments for ringworm can only do so much. If ringworm does not respond to these medications or it covers a large area of the body, prescription medication may be necessary.
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Psoriasis is a chronic condition that causes dry, scaly, reddish areas on your skin. While it can affect numerous body parts, the scalp is a common trouble area. Psoriasis affects more than 6 million Americans, 5 percent of whom also develop psoriatic arthritis, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Dandruff is an uncomfortable and embarrassing problem characterized by a dry, itchy scalp with shedding flakes or clumps. Dandruff can have many causes, such as sensitivity to hair care products, eczema or infrequent shampooing.
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Urine odors, whether from a fresh accident or a lingering stain, can challenge even the most diligent housekeepers. Pet or child accidents can occur on anything from carpet to bedding or clothes. Home remedies to control urine odor should be your first line of defense in treating the smells.
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