Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.
Misjudging the temperature of a hot cup of coffee or slurp of soup may require you to pay the painful consequences for days or weeks. As long as the burn in your mouth is mild, all you need to do is take steps to soothe your discomfort until the sensitive tissue heals on its own.
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If you're suffering from an itchy skin rash, you may think it results from something you touched. However, you may want to consider dietary factors instead of a contact allergy. It's possible to manifest food allergy or intolerance symptoms in the form of skin rashes.
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Niacin, also known as vitamin B-3 and nicotinic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. It serves a variety of purposes in the body, including helping to create hormones and improve circulation.
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Skin thinning is one predictable consequence of aging. As people age, their bodies produce less of the components that support skin health and development. But aging is not the only cause of thinning skin, and MayoClinic.
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Everyone sweats under certain conditions such as when exercising, spending long periods in the sun and dealing with high amounts of stress or anxiety. But some sweat beyond what is considered normal, and face embarrassment about the condition.
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If you are fair skinned and plan to vacation in a more tropical climate than you're used to, you could be at risk for developing heat rash. Heat rash or prickly heat causes the skin to become red, swollen and blotchy and is often itchy and uncomfortable.
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Discover the common causes of nighttime anal itching, including hemorrhoids, eczema, pinworms, and more. Learn effective relief tips and guide to stop anal itching permanently.
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A receding hairline is a cause of distress for aging men. In part due to genetics or nutritional deficiencies, a receding hairline conjures images of bad toupees and hair loss medications. But there are natural ways to reverse a receding hair line through diet.
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Help your child navigate the challenges of puberty with our guide on choosing the right deodorant. Learn about natural options, best practices, and when to start using deodorant with kids.
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Although no one likes to admit they have it, jock itch, a symptom of a fungus overgrowth, can result in a maddening itch in the genital region.
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Melanoma is a very dangerous form of skin cancer that readily spreads via lymph nodes to other parts of the body. Melanoma originates in the melanocytes, the cells that produce pigmentation or coloring of our skin, hair and eyes, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.org.
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When your toddler's scalp becomes excessively dry it can cause flaking and itching, making her cranky and uncomfortable. While most cases of dry scalp in toddler's respond well to home care regimens, your child may also be experiencing dry scalp due to a more serious condition such as ringworm, eczema or dermatitis.
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The widow’s peak is a classic sign of male-pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia. In this condition, the front hairline recedes at both corners, resulting in the M-shaped front hairline known as a widow’s peak. Men as young as 20 can begin to recede at the temples and thin in the crown.
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Sweating is a normal physiological response to warm temperatures, exercise and the consumption of certain foods. However, there are many other possible causes of sweating, according to the Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia, including anxiety, substance abuse and numerous acute and chronic health problems.
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Blue veins can show through all over your body, especially if your skin is very pale. While not medically problematic, these can be bothersome and difficult to conceal, especially if they are on your face or eye area.
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Facial rashes are distressing, due to their obvious location. Several types of facial rashes tend to occur primarily around the mouth, or periorally. The appearance of the rash, its specific distribution on the face, as well as other factors help distinguish among the various causes of a rash around the mouth.
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The Candida fungus, commonly referred to as "yeast," lives nearly everywhere, including the human body. Certain conditions -- such as illness or taking antibiotics -- can lead to an overgrowth of yeast, resulting in an infection.
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Determine what you want out of your deodorant in order to find the best match. Many spray deodorants are formulated with fragrances but, if you have sensitive skin or are allergic to scents, you may want to look for a fragrance-free formula. A "deodorant" will only stop odor.
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After you shave--whether it's your face or elsewhere on your body like your legs--you may notice small red bumps. These are commonly known as razor bumps. Columbia University's Health Services says razor bumps occur when the shaved hair follicle curls inward to the skin.
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While several factors may contribute to irregular skin pigmentation, the condition often results from repeated episodes of sunburn, notes MedlinePlus. The look of patchy or mottled skin stems from an overproduction of the skin pigment known as melanin, which your body produces as a defense against the sun’s UV rays.
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