Waxing is a quick and inexpensive way to remove unwanted hair, but it doesn't always go as smoothly as you might hope. Sometimes -- especially if you are a beginner -- you manage to get the hair all yanked out, only to have little patches of leftover wax that are even harder to get rid of than the hair.

Scarring has many causes, including cuts, scrapes, burns, acne and even small infected wounds. Scars occur when the outer layer of skin -- the epidermis -- becomes damaged. As the skin heals itself, a new layer of skin grows to cover the wound and protect the body.

Lip fissures are severe cracks in the lips and corners of the mouth. The cracks are painful, may bleed and often recurring. According to Dr. Charles Heaton of the University of Cincinnati’s Department of Dermatology, fissures occur for different reasons.

If a pesky pimple is threatening to ruin your tomorrow, don’t go to bed without taking a few simple precautions. You don’t need an expensive zit-zapping device or a cortisone shot to make your skin camera-ready. A few basic pantry supplies can do the trick.

Corns are small round or cone-shaped areas of thickened skin that commonly develop on the feet in places where shoes exert too much pressure. Occasionally, corns develop on the fingers where repetitive use of tools, work equipment or certain musical instruments cause skin thickening, but, according to Medicinenet.

Sports massage is a type of massage that can alleviate pain occurring in certain parts of the body, which can be caused by too much physical activity.

Acne is a condition that causes the skin to erupt in bumps that can take manifest in many different forms, including papules, pustules, nodules and cysts. Acne pustules, also known as whiteheads, are typically pus-filled, making the center of the bump appear white and infected.

Sometimes the tried and true methods for eliminating acne don't work on particularly stubborn zits. Aside from over-the-counter applications, you might try home remedies using things you can find in your kitchen. Once you bring pimples to a head, it's hard to resist popping them.

Stretch marks, known in the medical world as striae, are long, reddish lines that appear on the skin. These marks form in the middle layer of the skin, called the dermis. They are caused by rapid growth when the skin stretches past its normal capacity.

Freckles, which typically appear as a result of genetics or sun exposure, can add a playful, naturally beautiful aspect to your skin. These little brown dots are almost always harmless, but you can choose to lose them as a simple matter of aesthetics.

Toddlers are fairly susceptible to skin problems, including patches of dry skin on the scalp. In general, dry skin clumps on a toddler's scalp are not a cause for serious concern. They can have many underlying causes, most of which are ultimately benign.

Red, cracked lips are not only unsightly -- they can turn eating, drinking or even talking into a real pain. Lips become chapped and sore when they're dried out. Wintry weather is often to blame, but certain products and medical conditions can cause chapping, too.