It seems like most people aren’t happy with their natural hair. If you have curly hair, you might long for straight, while a person with curly locks longs for your straight tresses. Hair color is another treatment that is increasingly popular, whether you are fighting grays or simply want a new look.

If you have undergone some type of surgery on your breasts, including augmentation, reduction or mastectomy, you are likely to have some scarring from the procedure. The scars may appear on the underside of the breast, under the arm or around the nipple.

Even if they are not itchy or painful, red bumps on your body warrant a medical evaluation. The unsightly appearance of your skin can make you self-conscious, and you might worry about spreading the bumps to other people or parts of your body.

Acne pimple treatments should be both strong both gentle. Staff physicians at the Mayo Clinic warn acne patients that skin already under assault by acne must be treated gently, but the treatment has to be strong enough to kill the bacteria that complicate it.

Onychomycosis, or toenail fungus, is a contagious infection that causes yellowing, thickening and crumbling of the nail. In severe cases, there may also be pain and swelling, and the nail may lift from the nail bed and make wearing shoes difficult.

If expensive commercial acne products aren't making the grade, put them away and treat your skin to a natural egg white facial mask that you can whip up in your kitchen for only pennies. Protein-rich egg whites will act as an astringent, absorbing your skin's excess oil that causes acne.

Dandruff and extremely dry skin are associated conditions that can cause itchiness, discomfort and embarrassment. Dandruff is a chronic scalp condition and dry skin is a common skin ailment.

Hair growth in men and women is governed by hormones called androgens. Specifically, androgens are the hormones that cause the development of "masculine" features, both in men and women. One of the characteristics that androgens are able to affect are hair follicles.

Massage isn't just a relaxing endeavor to enjoy at your next spa visit -- it has healing and therapeutic properties. A rubdown can help ameliorate the symptoms of autism, eczema, ADHD, bulimia, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Nails and hair are both made from keratin, and any changes in your body’s keratin production will impact their health. For example, healthy hair and nails should have a certain amount of flexibility. Dehydration or any form of malnutrition can cause your nails and hair to become brittle and easily broken.

Anyone who lives in a humid climate can tell you that a rise in humidity often means a rise in the amount of frizz in their hair.

Everyone's hair contains keratin proteins, but people with curly hair have less keratin. Keratin treatments seal this protein into the hair, leaving it sleeker, straighter and easier to style. While this many sound like a dream, the rules surrounding a keratin treatment are a bit stringent.