Having tattoos removed can be a long, expensive process requiring repeated laser treatments from a dermatologist. Tattoo removal creams offer a more affordable alternative without the hassles of doctor visits and follow-up appointments.

Contact dermatitis is characterized by inflammation of the skin due to external skin contact with an irritating substance such as dish soap. Contact dermatitis is divided into two types: irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis.

Children and adults with pierced ears must take special precautions while playing sports. Especially in the first months after piercing, the ears are susceptible to damage and infection.

Having dark circles around your mouth can be unflattering. Dark circles are caused by hyperpigmentation or when you have more melanin in certain areas of the skin. Several factors can cause hyperpigmentation, like exposure to the sun, skin inflammation or endocrine diseases, according to MedlinePlus.

While the skin of the face, feet and hands often receives much attention, areas such as the underarms and knees often fall victim to neglect. Dry skin patches in the areas of the underarms and knees can make them appear darker than the rest of your skin.

One question almost everyone asks when getting their ears pierced is how long they have to wait before wearing dangling earrings. After the initial piercing earrings are put in, your earlobes need time to heal before you can switch to the earrings of your choice.

A sterile taper is the safest way to stretch your earlobe piercings when you want to achieve a larger piercing size. If you do not have access to a sterile taper, there are other methods and tricks to stretching your ears.

Owned by the E.T. Browne Drug Company, the Palmer’s Cocoa Butter brand includes a variety of formulas to treat skin conditions. The basic cocoa butter formula is marketed to heal and soften skin, and to help smooth away stretch marks.

Epsom salts cause you to sweat, which is the central purpose of a detox bath. Drugs, toxins and poisons in your body will escape through the pores in your skin. Pour one cup of Epsom salts under the tap as you draw a very hot bath. You want the water to be somewhere between 95 and 100 degrees F.

Stepping on a nail can cause a painful wound on the bottom of your foot. Worse yet, puncture wounds such as those caused by a nail can cause an infection if not properly cared for.

Not too long ago, parents would have been shocked to see a tattoo on a child, even if it was only temporary. Changing perceptions have made the body adornment more acceptable for kids of all ages, but parents should be wary of what they’re getting at the carnival or from street vendors.

If you suffer from dry, brittle nails, try hydrating them with a few drops of cuticle oil. Cuticle oil delivers a shot of moisture, vitamins and plant extracts directly to your fingernails, so they'll look shiny and healthy almost instantly after application. It's best to apply cuticle oil daily for consistent results.