Ringworm is a fungal infection affecting the skin, nails, feet, hands or scalp. It is caused by microscopic fungi living on the outer layer of the skin and people can contract it from direct skin-to-skin contact with infected people or animals, according to the NYU Langone Medical Center.

Lumps under the skin are usually harmless, but in some cases can be caused by something more serious, such as a tumor. If you only see the lump when you are exercising, it is often due to engorged veins, a cyst or a herniated muscle. If it's painful, the lump could be due to a knotted or cramped muscle.

Clear, even skin tone, free from spots and discolorations, is the desire of most people of color. Black skin contains melanin -- a natural substance that provides pigment and color to dark skin. This same substance also makes black skin more prone to discolorations and dark spots.

Chemical peels are applied topically to peel away the top layers of skin to reveal newer, healthier skin cells. Peels can be mild, medium or deep and help to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and scars.

Acne is the result of pores in the skin becoming clogged or blocked, resulting in oil becoming trapped underneath the surface of the skin. This can cause swelling, inflammation and pain or tenderness of the affected skin. In some cases the inflammation can occur deep within the skin, resulting in cyst formation.

Veet offers two different types of hair removal solutions: depilatories and waxes. Depilatories are chemical solutions that break down hair so that it may be scraped off the body. Depilatories are also typically painless, except in cases of allergic reactions or sensitivity to the hair removal chemicals.

When you are shopping for a good deodorant soap you have many options. You can choose between liquid body wash or bar soap and you can choose from numerous scents. The key to a good deodorant soap is that it fights and prevents odor rather than just masking it with fragrance.

The skin around your eyes can become saggy and wrinkled as you age. Eye skin is thin and fragile, and applying an eye cream can nourish skin and help lessen the effects of aging, says Elle. However, if you have sensitive skin, some eye creams may irritate or dry out your skin.

Weak nails that chip, break and peel require strengthening to grow long and healthy. In some cases, weak nails may even show signs of yellowing and discoloration. Exposure to chemicals, outdoor elements and excessive amounts of water can weaken your nails by robbing them of moisture.

Wet saunas -- also known as steam saunas or steam rooms -- warm up a small, enclosed room with moist heat until the space reaches from between 100 to 114 degrees Fahrenheit.

Vitamin C packs a powerful punch full of antioxidants when used in skin care. It turns out that it's not only an added benefit in tasty citrus fruits, but it's also been proven to do great things for skin when used within a stable formula such as L-ascorbic acid.

If you suffer from unsightly discoloration on your nose, cheeks and forehead, there are a number of causes of red veins and dark spots on the face. But these signs of aging don't have to be permanent.