Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.
Your hair has a growth cycle that consists of three parts: regeneration, degeneration, and a rest cycle. At times, however, this cycle can be disrupted causing your hair to cease its growth. Many factors can contribute to stopping hair growth in humans, however most are not cause for medical concern.
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Melanin is a compound derived from the amino acid, tyrosine. It provides pigment to most animals, including humans. In people, melanin determines skin color. People with high amounts of melanin tend to have darker skin, whereas people with less melanin have lighter skin.
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Age spots are common and usually harmless. However, an age spot that is changing or itchy needs to be checked to make sure it is not something more serious.
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Look for products with natural anti-inflammatory ingredients such as feverfew, found in Aveeno's Ultra Calming Cream, or licorice, found in Eucerin's redness relief line of products.
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White spots or blotches on your elbows can have a variety of causes. In fact, a white patch on the skin should not be a cause for alarm. In most cases, the blotches are likely mild eczema or a superficial yeast infection.
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Deodorant manufacturers often use aluminum because it blocks the pores that produce sweat. If you have sensitive skin or are easily irritated by chemicals, you might experience problems with this type of deodorant. Aluminum-free deodorants are sometimes referred to as organic deodorants or natural deodorants.
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Warts are common skin growths caused by HPV, or the human papillomavirus. The virus causes the cells on the outer layer of skin to grow rapidly, which produces the fleshy bumps known as warts. According to MayoClinic.com, warts usually disappear on their own without any treatment.
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Every parent knows the sound: the “clunk” in the middle of the night as a child hits the floor from falling out of bed. Unless the child is sleeping in a top bunk, falls from bed usually are no more than a few feet, and they rarely result in serious injury.
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Itchy scalp has multiple causes, ranging from skin conditions such as dry skin, dandruff and psoriasis to underlying health concerns like iron deficiency anemia and liver disease. However, if your scalp begins to itch after shampooing, you may be experiencing a different set of conditions.
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While most women are aware of what can cause hair to become dry, limp, oily or brittle, few know what can cause your scalp -- an important factor in the overall health of your hair -- to become itchy.
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If an area of your neck is itchy and red, it is possible that you have a rash. According to the Mayo Clinic, rashes such as hives or poison ivy may clear up on their own, while rashes from scabies and dermatitis may require prescription medication.
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Eczema, medically known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition that develops in childhood and sometimes persists during adult life. An immune response is believed to be responsible for the development of this condition, according to the Merck Manual.
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Peeling skin is a sign of damage typically caused by excessive exposure to the sun’s ultra-violet rays or drying facial products. The upper layer of skin actually dies due to the damage and detaches as a new healthy layer of skin develops under it.
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Babies often suffer from rashes; most come and go quickly. Rashes caused by yeast, a type of fungus, might not disappear without treatment. Candida albicans, a type of yeast, can affect your baby's diaper area as well as her mouth.
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Certain conditions and trouble with feeding can trigger a rash around the nipples during or after breastfeeding. Although nipple rashes are not typically dangerous, they are uncomfortable and annoying, particularly when you're trying to feed.
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Fingernail strength -- like hair thickness, skin tone, and shoe size -- is subject to a lot of normal variation. If you're a healthy person with no obvious nutritional deficiencies, research suggests that vitamins are unlikely to help strengthen your nails.
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Dandruff, known medically as sebhorreic dermatitis, causes white flakes of dead skin to shed from the scalp. According to MayoClinic.com, possible causes for dandruff include sensitivity to hair care products, shampooing too frequently or infrequently, eczema, and psoriasis.
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The pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a substance. Your skin has a pH measurement too. When substances with different pH levels come into contact, chemical reactions often occur. The soaps, lotions and other products you use can have an effect on the pH, and thereby the health, of your skin.
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Hair loss can be devastating for many people. Your hair is often one of the first things people notice about you, and if it's falling out and noticeably thinning, you might understandably feel self-conscious and even unattractive. Fortunately, some causes of hair loss are relatively easy to address.
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Running is an effective cardiovascular exercise that can help you burn calories quickly and reduce your chance of contracting conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. If you want to lose weight, running regularly can help you reach your goals.
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