There will come a time after you have your belly button pierced that you will want to change the jewelry. In order to avoid health risks such as infection, you must ensure that your piercing is fully healed before trying to change your belly button ring.
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These deep ingrown hairs have grown through the wall of the hair follicle. Control the inflammation in the area while the hair grows out until it breaks through the skin. Don't pick at the ingrown hair—it could lead to infection and scarring.
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Eczema is a dermatological condition that causes itchy red patches on the skin and is sometimes referred to as dermatitis. Eczema is most commonly found in children, but it can affect adults. Dr. Susan Taylor’s BrownSkin.
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Diarrhea, or loose, watery stools, is a problem that sometimes happens during pregnancy; however, Baby Center notes that constipation is usually more of a problem. There are a number of reasons you could have diarrhea.
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Colonitis, more commonly referred to as colitis, is an inflammation of the large intestines. Both a condition and a symptom, colitis has several causes ranging from infections to autoimmune disorders, and its duration may be short- or long-term.
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Allergies to dogs are caused by dog dander. All dogs shed dander continuously. Dander is the microscopic bits of hair and skin that have a protein-based oil secretion on them.
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Rat poison contains a variety of ingredients that work together to kill rodents; however, these substances are also lethal to humans if ingested. The amount of time it takes for symptoms to appear depends upon the amount of rat poison ingested and the number of days it is ingested.
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African Americans have sensitive skin and may suffer from a wide variety of skin disorders. For some, applying skin care products or shaving can cause skin conditions to develop.
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Bilirubin is a byproduct of the liver processing waste. When the liver isn’t functioning properly, bilirubin may begin to build up in the body.
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Doctors and researchers are always on the lookout for new diseases and ways to treat them. In some cases, despite an honest effort from everyone involved, a disease ultimately takes the life of the patient. In the case of rare diseases that are fatal, research is often limited due to the limited number of patients.
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For some, plastic surgery is a way to regain a normal appearance after an accident. For others, plastic surgery is a way to correct perceived cosmetic flaws. Regardless of the reason for the plastic surgery, there are serious disadvantages of the procedures that must be considered prior to having surgery.
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When your body loses dramatically more fluids than you take in, or drink, you will suffer from dehydration. Mild to moderate dehydration is treated by increasing the amount of fluids you drink; however, severe dehydration is a life threatening condition that warrants a trip to the emergency room.
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Whether you're trying to conceive or not, the time leading up to your period can be spent either anticipating or dreading the start of it, so you'll know if you're pregnant or not. When conceive a baby, your body begins to produce human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which causes you to have pregnancy symptoms.
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Fungus on the feet, including athlete’s foot and nail fungus, can cause the feet to stink. Red or raw areas on the feet, thickened or distorted nails, and/or pain and itching are symptoms of foot fungus. Getting rid of the fungus on the feet is necessary to help control the stinky smell.
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Epsom salt, also known as magnesium sulfate, is a drug that is available over the counter and by prescription. For OTC use, it is taken orally and used as a soak. Prescription uses include shots and intravenous use.
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Nose piercing isn’t something new. Nostril piercings are common in traditional New Guinea and African societies, according to the Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service of South Australia.
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Lymphatic massage works by encouraging the colorless lymph fluid to move about the body to fight infection and disease. This treatment is commonly performed after certain surgeries, including mastectomies.
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If you shave your head, you may experience ingrown hairs as a result. Once a hair is shaved, its tip becomes sharp. As the hair grows out, it may curve toward the scalp and pierce the skin. Your body then treats the hair like a foreign object and the area becomes red and inflamed.
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When your thighs rub together, friction occurs. This friction causes the skin on the inner thighs to become irritated and may lead to a heat rash, which is also known as miliaria. When the skin becomes irritated, the sweat glands may become blocked. This causes red, white or pink raised bumps to occur.
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Shaving the pubic area originated in ancient Greece and Egypt, states the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. During that time, a shaved pubic area was a sign that a woman was a prostitute. Since then, shaving the pubic area has evolved into a personal choice without the stigma associated with it during ancient times.
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