If your hands are working hard for you, it may be time to show them a little respect. Certain conditions can cause the skin on your hands to become dry and eventually crack. Harsh winter weather, dry air and too much time washing dishes can all contribute to dry skin on your hands.

The ear piercing process takes only seconds, but newly pierced ears require six to eight weeks of healing time, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Taking proper care of the pierced ears and keeping them clean will speed healing, reduce pain and prevent infection.

Skin tone type refers to the color of your skin, as determined by the amount of melanin it contains. Melanin is a pigment that in greater supply produces a darker skin tone type and produces a light or fair skin tone type when not much is present in skin cells.

Bedsores, also referred to as pressure sores, pressure ulcers and decubitis ulcers, form after continued pressure over a bony area of the body. Due to the inability to change positions independently, bedridden or wheelchair-dependent individuals have an increased risk of developing bedsores.

Toenail fungus (onychomycosis) is a long-term problem for roughly 15 percent of the U.S. population, according to an October 2009 New York Times report.

Swimming is an excellent form of exercise, burning up to 200 calories per half hour of vigorous laps, notes FitWatch.com, but all of the chlorine in traditional swimming pools can make your hair feel dry, brittle and even look green.

If sweaty feet make you reluctant to remove your shoes in front of other people, it may be time to find a way to control the problem. While it’s not unusual to experience sweating feet occasionally, some people suffer from excessive sweating every day.

Open, enlarged facial pores are unsightly and can trap dirt and contaminants, which may lead to blackheads, acne and whiteheads. Open pores also make your face look older, which in turn diminishes self-esteem.

Bleeding under the skin can occur in a variety of ways, forming either tiny red dots called petechiae or larger flat areas that turn purple, called purpura. When bleeding under the skin is excessive, the large area of bruised skin is called an ecchymosis. When bleeding forms petechiae, it can be mistaken for a rash.

The gray hair you see in the mirror or the unrelenting fatigue you feel can be chalked up to stress, but you might be surprised to learn that a deficiency in vitamin B-12 may actually be the culprit. Your doctor can perform testing to diagnose a deficiency.

Whether you're in the office or out on the town, don't let slippery shoes make you walk wobbly, twist an ankle or fall flat on your face. Shoes without slip-resistant material can be annoying, embarrassing and downright dangerous. The good news is that you don't have to swap sexiness for safety.

Men’s faces do not often show the signs of aging as much as women’s. According to dermatologist Nicholas Perricone, M.D., men’s skin is 20 to 30 percent thicker than women’s, making it less likely to sag and develop fine lines. However, this does not make men exempt from getting wrinkles.