Mango rinds contain an oil, called urushiol, that occasionally causes skin irritation. Although it is relatively common for people to develop rashes after coming into contact with urushiol, it is minimally present in the actual mango flesh. Few people develop similar rashes from eating mango fruit.

Varicose veins are a common vein disorder, typically occurring in women more often than men. These veins appear enlarged in the legs and feet as a result of insufficient blood flow, causing the valves in the veins to weaken and pool with blood.

Fiberglass, a common ingredient used in the manufacture of insulation, boats and window treatments, can be an irritant when the small glass fibers become embedded in the skin and cause itching.

It’s often disturbing and somewhat alarming to discover a new skin growth. Skin tags and cutaneous warts -- meaning nongenital warts -- are among the most common causes of new skin growths. Aesthetically unpleasant and sometimes uncomfortable, skin tags and warts share some similarities.

While sweating is both healthy and natural, most of us can do without the odor that accompanies sweat. Human perspiration is actually odorless. It’s the bacteria on the skin that causes body odor when it comes in contact with sweat dripping from the pores.

Even if you don't choose to breastfeed your baby, postpartum sweating is a common and normal reaction your body has in the weeks following childbirth. The close proximity of your baby and increased body temperature of breastfeeding may exacerbate the problem.

Topical solutions containing zinc oxide are helpful for atopic eczema, a common chronic, inflammatory and itchy skin condition. Oral zinc supplements, however, appears to not have benefits for eczema or other skin conditions, advises MedlinePlus, a website of the National Library of Medicine.

Originating in India thousands of years ago, Ayurvedic medicinal treatments are complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM, in the United States. Typically, ayurvedic treatments are an option when standard treatments have been found unsatisfactory.

Dealing with a red, itchy foot rash is an unpleasant experience, but one that's commonplace. The cause may be anything from a chronic skin condition to an acute infection.

According to a three-year study by the University of Western Australia, tea tree oil has been found to be an effective alternative topical treatment for precancerous non-melanoma skin lesions and even has had success in shrinking tumors in mice.

If you're dealing with dandruff, you may have tried a shampoo containing selenium sulfide. Brands such as Selsun Blue, Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment and Dandrex contain this mineral compound, as it proves effective against the skin condition that causes dandruff.

When you shave, it is usually to appear put together or more attractive. If you are prone to ingrown hairs, this act of social grooming can cause embarrassment and discomfort.