Aloe vera gel has been used for centuries to moisturize, heal and protect the skin. Extracted from the aloe plant, it contains 18 amino acids that work together to heal and soothe dry, irritated skin.

A ripped fingernail is painful. This problem occurs for many reasons, such as when you hit or jam your finger. If you have long nails, they might catch on something, causing trauma to the fingernail and nail bed.

Celebrities and socialites alike use the hair weave to get the long, luxurious locks that people envy. The hair weave has gone mainstream and is a popular item at hair salons across North America. If you are considering getting a hair weave, you should first weight the pros and cons of getting one done.

Red, itchy, angry bumps after shaving can happen to anyone, anywhere a razor touches the skin. Legs, face, underarms, bikini line, both men and women -- razor rash, unfortunately, is an equal-opportunity irritation.

Itchy spots on the skin can prove to be both irritating and painful when scratched. They can occur in specific areas anywhere on the body, and often appear as slightly raised bumps that itch, while the surrounding skin feels fine.

Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser is a mild formula designed for those with sensitive skin but used by anyone who wants to avoid a harsh product, especially on the face. According to the Cetaphil website, the cleanser is non-comedogenic, which means it won't clog pores or cause breakouts.

While a pimple inside your nose might not cause the same level of embarrassment as bumps that appear on your face, neck or other visible parts of the body, nose pimples are painful and can lead to severe infections, according to MedlinePlus.

Cellulite is defined as pockets of fat located directly below the skin, often in the hip, stomach and thigh region. The University of Maryland Medical Center says that genetics may play a role in the appearance of cellulite in addition to a poor diet, fad dieting, a slow metabolism, hormone changes and dehydration.

Whether it's on your face or on your body, a scar can sometimes make you feel self-conscious. But that doesn't mean you can't fake flawless skin for a special event -- or every day. With makeup, you can easily hide a scar. All it takes is the right products and proper techniques.

Nioxin shampoo has been a popular product since its inception in 1987. The company has added many different items to its line of hair care products, which Nioxin states are made to help fine and thinning hair look better.

Changing your pierced earrings doesn't have to be a challenge as long as you take measures to make the process safe and sanitary. If you are changing your pierced ears for the first time, don't be tempted to remove the studs, however, until your ears are completely healed.

Technically known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, the red, brown or purple discoloration left on the skin following a bout with acne can be as distressing as the acne itself. Although acne scar discoloration will eventually fade over time, it can take months or even years.