Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.
While vitamin D is most well-known for its role in calcium absorption, it also affects skin conditions, including acne and psoriasis, both of which can be caused by an insufficient amount of vitamin D.
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While scar tissue serves as a reminder of a previous injury, scrape or cut, a keloid is an overdeveloped scar tissue area. Because keloid tissue grows uncontrollably, the area may begin to itch, swell and become painful, according to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology.
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Psoriasis, a chronic skin disease that does not have a cure, is characterized by outbreaks of thick, scaly skin patches that can be inflamed, red and painful.
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Red pepper can refer to many types of capsicums ranging from mild bell peppers eaten cooked or raw to the fiery chili peppers ground as a spice to add heat to food. While these fruits originated in the tropics, they can now be found in the food of many cultures.
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Burns are classified according to their severity -- and so is their treatment. The skin is the body's barrier against infection and bacteria, so when the skin is affected by even a minor burn, complications can arise. Getting prompt and appropriate treatment for burns is important.
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The National Sleep Foundation reports that almost 90 million American adults have snoring disorders; 37 million of those adults snore on a regular basis. Snoring affects both men and women and commonly affects men who are overweight.
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Hair follicles continuously transition through phases of birth, death and rest as part of the natural hair-growth process. While follicles die temporarily, rebirth or regeneration also occurs. However, certain conditions -- such as baldness and skin trauma -- can cause hair follicles to die completely.
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A skin tag on the corner of your mouth doesn't present any medical concerns, but it may be a nuisance while eating and considered a cosmetic concern. There is no way to prevent skin tags, which are simply over-growths of skin tissue formally called acrochordons.
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Bananas are commonly eaten as a healthy snack as they offer valuable nutrients such as the B6 and B12 vitamins. As well of being a source of nutrition, the yellow peel of the banana has skin care benefits.
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Hives, or urticaria, are raised, pink, itchy bumps that develop on the skin. They usually occur in response to an allergic reaction, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, but infection, stress, cold and other causes are possible.
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Skin tags present as small, flesh-colored bumps on a your skin, connected to the surface by a thin stalk, according to the Mayo Clinic. Common areas on the body that can develop skin tags are the underarms, neck, eyelids, and either the groin or breast regions.
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Dandruff is a chronic condition that causes itching and flaking of the scalp. The Mayo Clinic states that it is not contagious and rarely indicates a serious medical problem. Hormonal changes, certain fungal infections, and general illness are possible causes of dandruff, according to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
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A confusing selection of products allude to promises of a full head of thick, healthy hair. Rogaine is the only nonprescription treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent hair loss and encourage hair regrowth for those suffering from typical, hereditary baldness.
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Moles are spots on the skin that can range in size, shape and color. A baby can be born with a mole, called a birthmark mole or congenital nevus, or develop a mole in his early years of life.
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Cold sores generally appear on the outside of the mouth but they can also appear in the soft tissues of the mouth. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Hydrogen peroxide is just one type of home remedy that may be used to improve the symptoms associated with the cold sore.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, cold sores are caused by certain strains of the herpes virus, including herpes simplex virus type 1 and herpes simplex virus type 2, though type is the most common cause of cold sores.
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Chemical relaxers put stress on African American hair while over-processing the hair shaft. Relaxers chemically force curls and waves to become straighter, posing the risk of hair breakage and loss. Proper ethnic hair care is a must to keep the already fragile hair in good condition.
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Diarrhea is an unpleasant experience that almost everyone endures from time to time. Breastfeeding mothers experiencing diarrhea may fear infecting their babies and worry about whether it is safe to continue breastfeeding while sick.
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After spending hours in your work cubicle, getting a big breath of fresh air and feeling the warm glow of the sun on your skin can be rejuvenating. What you may not know is that exposure to sunlight and fresh air actually offers your body health benefits that can last a lifetime.
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Homeopathic medicines can be used to treat acute or constitutional conditions. The remedies are made from substances from nature: animal, vegetable or mineral. The substances are then potentized according to the rules set by the Homeopathic Pharmacopea of the United States.
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