Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.
You take extra steps while you’re breastfeeding to ensure that you’re supplying enough nutrients for you and your nursing baby, but some foods, such as raw eggs, may raise concerns for you. Completely cooking all foods, whether eggs, meat or seafood, can ensure that you and your baby do not contract certain illnesses.
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Salicylic acid is an ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription topical medications used to treat acne, psoriasis and some types of warts. It may also be used to produce a light cosmetic peel. Salicylic acid works by dissolving the top layer of skin and encouraging new skin to form beneath it.
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Fever blisters are small, fluid-filled bumps that appear around a person's mouth. They can affect anyone, from adults to infants. Also called cold sores, they are caused by a common virus called Herpes simplex, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
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A boil is a painful swelling that grows from beneath your skin. In many cases, you can employ home treatments or even alternative remedies to treat boils, but they’re sometimes so painful or severe that you have to undergo certain convention medical treatments.
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Only recently, scientists discovered that the miniaturization of hair follicles has a direct hormonal pathway with a genetic origin. Whether you are just experiencing hair thinning or trying to restore lost hair, knowing the cause and the treatments available can help you make the best decisions.
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Cold sores are blister-like lesions caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1, often manifesting around the lips, nose and chin. The virus associated with this condition is highly contagious, being passed from one person to the next by an active lesion.
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A rash following exposure to a virus is a normal reaction by the body as it tries to fight the invading illness. Rashes may appear in any age group and frequently develop in children exposed to common childhood viruses such as fifth disease, or parvovirus.
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Minoxidil, the generic name for Rogaine, is a medication that was originally used in pill form for treating high blood pressure because of its ability to dilate, or widen, blood vessels. When used for this purpose, one of minoxidil’s side effects was noted to be excessive hair growth.
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The term "infected pore" or "infected hair follicle" is a fancy name for pimple. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including whiteheads, blackheads, cysts and your average pus-filled postule.
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The lush lashes from cosmetic advertisements can be painful reminders of your thinning eyelash condition. A variety of factors can affect your eyelashes, and when they spontaneously begin to thin or fall out, it may be time to visit your doctor for an explanation.
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Patches that appear lighter or darker than the surrounding skin on your neck are usually not a sign of a serious medical problem but can be cosmetically frustrating.
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Stretch marks, technically called straie, are a form of scarring caused by tears in a layer of the skin called the dermis. Stretch marks are often caused when skin stretches quickly, as during pregnancy, growth spurts and periods of rapid weight gain.
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Cold sores go by many names, including fever blisters and herpes. They are caused by type 1 or type 2 herpes simplex virus, and approximately 40 to 85 percent of Americans have suffered a cold sore at some point, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
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While a receding hair line and hair loss is not considered a serious medical concern by most doctors in most cases, it can be still be embarrassing and uncomfortable for many men and women that suffer from it.
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A rash caused by skin contact with an allergen is referred to by the medical term "allergic contact dermatitis." Allergic contact dermatitis occurs when the body identifies a foreign substance as being a potential threat and responds by releasing chemicals called histamines.
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Pregnancy and lactation spark numerous changes in a woman's body, and some of these changes can be uncomfortable or jarring. It's common for breastfeeding women to feel a sensation of heaviness in their breasts and chest.
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Dealing with a cold can be frustrating, especially when you’re battling a whole myriad of symptoms. A congested throat makes it hard to breathe, talk and eat, and may wake you up during the night.
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Theraflu, manufactured by Novartis pharmaceutical company, is an over-the-counter medicine used to alleviate symptoms of the common cold and flu. It comes in hot liquid, warming syrup or caplet form. Several formulas are available to treat different symptoms, such as coughing, chest congestion or a sore throat.
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Losing weight can be a great accomplishment, and if you've managed to reduce your weight, you should be pleased. You'll most likely enjoy improved health, better appearance and more energy. If you have stretch marks, though, it's time, not weight loss, that will make the biggest difference in their appearance.
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Alopecia areata is form of hair loss (typically on the head) that results from the immune system mistakenly identifying hair follicles as a harmful invader. This leads to an inflammatory response that destroys them.
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