How to Rub a Banana Peel on Skin to Get Rid of Scars

Bananas are commonly eaten as a healthy snack as they offer valuable nutrients such as the B6 and B12 vitamins. As well of being a source of nutrition, the yellow peel of the banana has skin care benefits.

Philip Foster
View Detail
What Is Ammonium Lactate Lotion?

Ammonium lactate lotion is a prescription lotion designed to heal excessively dry, chapped, irritated skin, or scaly skin. It also provides temporary relief of the itching associated with these conditions. Composed of an alpha-hydroxy acid, it is effective at hydrating the outer layer of the skin.

Robin Wasserman
View Detail
Chapped Lips and Allergies

Allergies can be the direct or indirect cause of chapped lips, or cheilitis. Some people develop the problem due to allergies to substances touching the lips, including toothpaste and lip care products.

Alicia Rudnicki
View Detail
Bruised Arms From Volleyball

Volleyball isn’t traditionally considered a contact sport, but volleyball players may argue with that characterization. Arm bruising results from contact with the ball during diving for loose balls, jumping for blocks and spiking. As a result, volleyball players are susceptible to bruised arms.

Jeremy Hoefs
View Detail
Oily & Smelly Scalp

Few skin problems are as embarrassing as body odor, and when the odor is from an unexpected place it can be even worse. Though people expect sweaty feet and underarms to smell bad, a stinky scalp can be an unpleasant surprise.

Holly L. Roberts
View Detail
Why Do My Fingernails Peel & Break?

Peeling and breaking of fingernails can be a frustrating problem, but it usually does not indicate that you have a significant medical condition. Nails that peel and break -- often called brittle nails -- are often part of the natural changes that occur with age.

Marcy Brinkley
View Detail
What Causes Sagging Face Muscles?

Facial sagging can be caused by a variety of factors, some resulting in permanent droop and others that can be overcome through facial exercises.

Tricia Ross
View Detail