Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.
You forgot to apply your high-SPF sunscreen at the beach and ended up with an uncomfortable, lobster-like sunburn. Though sunburn can take a few hours to develop after an extended time outdoors, treating it quickly is the key to minimizing the unpleasantly warm, irritated and itchy feeling that can result.
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Enzymes are organic substances that sustain life; proteins that act as catalysts, or accelerators, during chemical reactions happening continually throughout the body. Some reactions need to happen quickly, such as the enzymes involved in breaking down big protein or fat molecules into smaller ones during digestion.
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If you've experienced a rash due to poison ivy, you might be reluctant to take your dog for another walk in the park, or wish you'd never tried to pull weeds without thick gloves and a protective suit.
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Cold sores are sores caused by the herpes simplex one and the herpes simplex two viruses. These sores are commonly found on the lips, nostrils, mouth and external genitalia. However, the herpes simplex viruses may also cause lesions anywhere on an individual's skin, including on the back of the neck.
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Thin, old-looking skin comes to us all, if we’re lucky. However, when skin thins and ages prematurely, it can be depressing. There’s no need to look old before your time. You can keep skin looking youthful for as long as possible if you treat it right.
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Although balding is common in older men, teen boys can also experience hair loss. If you’re a teen experiencing hair loss, you may have an underlying health problem or habit that is causing it. Fortunately, many cases of hair loss in teen boys are treatable or self-resolving, according to the Nemours Foundation.
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Dandruff is a condition that creates white, itchy flakes on the scalp. These flakes may fall into hair and on shoulders, making an embarrassing and unsightly mess.
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Hives are bumps that surface and spread over your body. Hives on the face are more prominent, as they are more difficult to conceal. Still, hives are not as likely to occur on your face as they are on other parts of your body.
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Fever blisters, or herpes labialis, are caused by the herpes simplex 1 virus, according to Medline Plus. Swollen, reddened lesions on the lips or skin surrounding the mouth characterize the condition.
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a rare but serious condition in which the skin and mucus membranes -- the moist surfaces in the mouth, nose and eyes -- react severely to a medication or infection.
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Skin tags are small, flesh-colored growths of skin. They are often located on the neck, groin, armpits and eyelids, and become more common with age. Skin tags are relatively harmless, but if removal is desired or needed, a doctor should always inspect the skin tag first.
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Accutane, or isotretinoin, is a form of vitamin A used to reduce the amount of oil released by oil glands in the skin. Accutane is prescribed to treat severe nodular acne that has not responded to other acne treatments. Accutane use may cause hair loss and alopecia, according to Drugs.com.
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Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a chronic condition that causes inflammation and itching of your skin. Sometimes, there is blistering and oozing, called weeping eczema or wet eczema. Weeping or oozing eczema is more common in infants, but adults can suffer from it as well.
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Store-bought cleaning wipes can be a time saver when wiping down a bathroom, disinfecting a playroom or cleaning a kitchen after a big meal. Clorox manufactures one of many such brands on the market.
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Excessive back sweat could be a sign of hyperhidrosis, a condition marked by overactive sweat glands. A sweaty back is usually a sign of generalized hyperhidrosis, notes MayoClinic.
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The most typical types of warts you may find on the face are called flat warts and filiform warts. Adults who see a sudden large wart appear on the face may want to visit the dermatologist to ensure it is not actually a mole that warrants additional attention.
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Here's a question you probably never want to ask yourself: Is it worse to have clogged pores on your face or in your privates? Whiteheads and blackheads around the genitals are often a result of ingrown hairs from shaving or waxing, but they could also be just plain-old acne.
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Extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet rays (photosensitivity) may cause a red, itchy rash to erupt on the skin within a matter of minutes.
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Anyone can develop skin tags, but if you are obese or middle-aged, you may be more likely to get them. These soft, fleshy growths often appear on the neck, underarms, eyelids and the groin area. While the development of skin tags is far from unusual, a sudden outbreak may indicate an insulin problem.
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Excessive sweating -- a condition known as hyperhidrosis -- can be an embarrassing and irritating problem, especially in visible areas such as the forehead. According to Hyperhidrosisweb.com, the condition occurs in an estimated 3 percent of people worldwide.
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