Sulphur is an important building block of life that is typically safe and not toxic through inhalation, ingestion, eye and skin contact.

A common malady that both adults and children experience regularly, ingrown toenails can cause excruciating pain if left untreated. In the event that your child develops an ingrown toenail, you may be able to use home remedies to fix the problem, provided you act quickly.

Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition that usually affects young people under the age of 30.

Keloids are believed to be caused by a hereditary condition. This condition causes scar tissue to over grow after damage to the skin. These lumps on the skin are made of collagen and are not communicable to others. Keloids may be slightly painful and itchy but other than that they rarely cause any other symptoms.

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the chickenpox virus. If you’ve ever had chickenpox, you can develop shingles because the virus remains in your body. It can be dormant for many years and then unexpectedly become active again and cause shingles.

A keloid scar is a red, purple or brown raised scar that can result after an injury. While scarring is a biological safety method to protect the skin, a keloid arises when the scar tissue multiplies beyond what is necessary to protect the wound.

Pigment loss can be worrisome. It's sometimes limited to small patches of skin but may be more generalized. Understanding the nature of the pigment loss is key to determining the most appropriate next steps.

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in existence, affecting millions of individuals worldwide, reports a 2009 paper published in "Dermato-endocrinology."

Your body’s overproduction of a shiny substance called sebum is the most common reason for oily skin on your forehead. While an oily forehead often causes self-esteem issues and discomfort, you can take several steps to relieve the condition and restore a healthy appearance to your skin.

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.

Although most prescription medications are safe for use, some patients have an abnormal immune system that reacts poorly with certain drugs.

Skin infections and contact with irritating substances provoke inflammation and immune responses in the skin tissues. These responses often lead to the development of itching and eruption of fluid-filled blisters, or vesicles, in the affected skin areas.