Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.
The abundance of iron in the earth's core means that the mineral can sometimes seep into the water in which you bathe and wash your hair. The Illinois Department of Public Health states that very small amounts of iron as low as 0.
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Rashes and hives are often external symptoms of your body fighting off an invader, irritant or allergen.
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Though stretch marks can appear on the body anywhere the skin has been overly stretched, they can be especially troublesome in the shoulders. This is because they are harder to cover and tend to be visible when you wear T-shirts.
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The driving mechanism behind male pattern hair loss for African Americans is the same as it is for other races. Male pattern hair loss is caused by dihydrotestosterone, which will attach to the hair follicle and cause it to shrink. After time, the follicle is unable to produce new hair.
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Yeast infections are caused by the growth of a fungus on the body. This fungus is known as Candida, and therefore yeast infections are known as Candidiasis. While yeast normally lives on your body, your immune system keeps it from becoming dangerous.
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Volleyball isn’t traditionally considered a contact sport, but volleyball players may argue with that characterization. Arm bruising results from contact with the ball during diving for loose balls, jumping for blocks and spiking. As a result, volleyball players are susceptible to bruised arms.
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Swelling is a prominent feature of all fever blisters. In the June 9, 2008 edition of “Archives of Internal Medicine,” Northeastern Ohio University dermatologist Dr. Christina Cernik explains that mild swelling precedes the appearance of a fever blister.
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Each person naturally emits a unique body scent. This odor is primarily determined by skin secretions, bacteria on the skin and, to a lesser extent, diet and environment. Body odor typically becomes noticeable at puberty, when sweat glands known as apocrine glands become active.
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Aerophagia, or swallowing air, naturally occurs while you eat and perform other daily activities. It can cause indigestion symptoms, including chest pressure, pain and belching. Aerophagia can also cause air to move through your digestive tract leading to bloating, cramping, belching and flatulence.
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Many people have food sensitivities. You may have an allergic reaction appear as a child, or an allergy may seem to suddenly appear when you are an adult, even though you ate the food many times previously. Strawberries are one type of food that may cause food allergy symptoms.
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Miliaria is the medical term that describes the rash you might get when your sweat pores are blocked. Intense heat and humidity and friction from your clothing can contribute to the blockage of your sweat ducts, according to the New Zealand Dermatological Society's Dermnet NZ information center.
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Drinking or eating food that is too hot can result in painful burn blisters on the tongue. These burn blisters can make it hard to eat, sleep, drink or talk, and can remain painful even when you aren't doing anything at all.
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If you find your favorite shoes slipping off your feet from sweat, you’re not alone. Medically referred to as hyperhidrosis, sweaty feet are a surprisingly common condition that can ruin your favorite footwear. It can even cause embarrassing odors.
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An estimated 50 million Americans, both men and women, are affected by permanent or temporary hair loss. For men, it can start while they are in their twenties, while for women it usually begins after menopause. Look at your hair brush or comb to determine how much hair you are losing.
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Spider veins occur when superficial blood vessels appear on the legs, in the colors red or blue on the skin. Although they most commonly occur on the leg, spider veins can also be found on the face and other parts of the body, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Yeast infections are caused by a growth of bacteria and the fungus candida, says MayoClinic.com. Although the body uses bacteria for many functions, a yeast infection happens when natural bacterial growth is thrown out of balance.
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A receding hairline can occur for a number of reasons, including anything from stress to illness to male pattern baldness. The latter is one of the more common reasons, and for the most part, occurs due to heredity.
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Alopecia disease is characterized by round patches of hair loss. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 2 percent of Americans will develop alopecia areata in their lifetimes. The cause of alopecia is unknown and people with this disease tend to be in good health.
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Skin tags usually aren't cancerous. Instead, they are harmless pieces of skin connected by a slim stalk of skin typically caused by friction. Skin tags develop in folds of skin or in places where clothing or jewelry constantly rub the skin. Most people have them, especially as they age.
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Scalp eczema, or seborrheic dermatitis, is a type of eczema that causes redness, itching, flaking and the development of oily, scaly patches on the scalp.
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