Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.
Eczema, also known as atopic eczema or dermatitis, is manifested by dry, scaly skin on certain areas of the body. Prevalent on the hands, neck, elbows and other areas of the skin that are prone to dryness, eczema can make you feel itchy and even cause pain.
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The skin around the eyes is thinner and more fragile than the skin of other areas of the body, making this area particularly susceptible to irritating rashes like eczema.
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Unsightly yellow sweat stains are a common and vexing problem. Perspiring primarily functions to cool your body as sweat evaporates from your skin surface. Your body perspires in response to high environmental temperature, exercise, certain foods, and emotional or sexual arousal.
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When your child doesn't sleep well, neither do you. An itchy bottom can interrupt everyone's rest, especially if it gets worse at night or when your child is trying to rest.
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Although loss of hair is typically associated with aging, it can occur at any age, including the teenage years. The KidsHealth website explains that teen hair loss is usually just a temporary condition in which hair grows back once the problematic situation is corrected.
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If you notice a red, itchy area around your neck, you may have a rash. Rashes like poison ivy and hives may go away without treatment, while other rashes like dermatitis and scabies may require prescription medication, according to the Mayo Clinic. See a doctor to determine the cause of your itchy skin.
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A burn injury, such as contact with a heated stove burner, may take some time to heal and may leave a scar. Burns are classified by how much tissue is affected and how deep they are. First-degree burns are associated with skin reddening, little pain and mild swelling.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration first approved Rogaine (topical minoxidil) for the treatment of male pattern baldness in 1988, extending approval for use in women in 1991.
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Warts -- small, rough growths that often affect the hands and feet -- can be difficult to treat. Viruses cause warts, so just cutting off a wart won't cure it. Removing the top layer of a wart by trimming off the dead skin can make it easier for medicine to penetrate and treat the infection.
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Minor cuts and scrapes are a part of life. Administering proper first aid when you are wounded helps prevent infections and minimize the risk of scarring. Most skin wounds can be treated simply at home and do not require a trip to the doctor or emergency room, according to MayoClinic.com.
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Whether it's from staying out too long in the sun or accidentally touching a hot pot handle, minor thermal burns are a common occurrence among adults and children. In the US, the Centers for Disease Control estimates that 1.
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Moles are colored, noncancerous skin growths. They can occur anywhere on the skin surface and virtually everyone has them. It is important to distinguish moles--also known as nevi--from the potentially life-threatening skin cancer melanoma.
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An itchy scalp that affects the back of your head and leaves you with thick scales of skin can be embarrassing and annoying. Before you dismiss your itchy scalp as something as simple as dandruff, a trip to the doctor may be in order.
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Spending time in the sun is a regular pastime for people throughout the United States and much of the rest of the world.
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Cheilitis is an inflammation of the lips, typically causing peeling, cracking and soreness. Angular cheilitis refers specifically to inflammation at the corners of the mouth.
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With fatigue and night sweats, sometimes the problem is a temporary viral infection, or some other mild, self-limiting condition. Other times, the symptoms can signal a deeper medical issue.
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Sweating โ caused by the skinโs eccrine glands -- is the bodyโs natural response toward increasing temperatures in the outside environment. Sweating maintains a regular body temperature and dissipates heat generated internally.
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Sebum is another name for the oil your pores emit onto your scalp and skin. It's purpose is to keep your skin and hair from becoming too dry and to protect your skin against the drying effects of wind and water. Because oil repels water, sebum helps to give your skin a waterproof coating.
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Heat rash is a common condition. It occurs when your skin overheats and itchy bumps develop. In temperate climates, it usually happens in the summertime, but in tropical climates, it can occur all year round. The rash can develop anywhere you have sweat glands, but it is most common on the back and chest.
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It's never enjoyable to notice a strange new bump in your skin, and sometimes, it can be downright alarming. While most bumps, lumps, and swellings, people find in their skin are benign, some can require treatment, and some can even be cancerous.
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