Dark circles under your eyes can be caused by genetic factors, lack of sleep, consuming too much alcohol, nasal congestion and medical issues. Dark circles can make you appear tired or older than you are. Treat dark under-eye circles quickly so you can appear more refreshed and wide awake.
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Physicians prescribe prednisone, a corticosteroid medication, when your body is not making enough corticosteroids due to illness and inflammation. These conditions include arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, lupus and certain cancer types.
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Its ability to keep you feeling fuller longer and eat less throughout the day really does make breakfast the most important meal of the day. However, if your breakfast options include high-sugar cereals or high-calorie, oversize bagels, it’s important to incorporate lean protein sources into your breakfast.
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An ingrown toenail can make each step more painful than the next. If you experience pain and redness at the toe, taking steps to encourage normal toenail growth can reduce symptoms. Do not leave untreated--ingrown toenails can lead to infection and will continue to grow abnormally without intervention.
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The skin on your face consists of thousands of tiny pores that feature a hair follicle and a gland that produces sebum--an oily substance that works to keep your skin soft and moisturized. However, hormones can stimulate the gland to produce excess sebum, resulting in clogged pores.
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The effects of hair loss can be devastating to hair loss sufferers. Treatments for hair loss that can help to reverse hair follicle damage do exist. The effectiveness of treatment depends on the cause of your hair loss and the depth of the damage.
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The delicate skin under your eyes may be some of the first areas to show lack of sleep, water retention or aging. Two common problems that can affect your undereye area are bags under the eyes and wrinkling of the skin underneath and on the sides of the eyes.
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Unwanted and unsightly facial hair can be embarrassing. Because the skin on your face can be very sensitive, de-fuzzing your face with waxing is difficult and painful.
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If you awaken to eyes that appear to be carrying a little more luggage than the night before, you could be suffering from puffy morning eyes. This common occurrence can be the result of several contributing factors, including what you eat and how you sleep.
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A trichloracetic acid (TCA) peel is considered a medium-level peel designed to penetrate the outer layers of skin. When applied to the skin, the peel burns away damaged and dead layers of skin to reveal fresher skin underneath.
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When the skin on your elbows becomes dry and red, symptoms such as itching, swelling and pain can be difficult to bear. Your elbow skin is subject to increased moisture loss because of its location on the body. Knowing common at-home and medical remedies to care for the dry, red skin can help you find relief.
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Your body relies on a pigment known as melanin to give your skin its color. When exposed to the sun, the cells that house melanin are released and the skin darkens, according to the DermaNetwork website. This results in dark spots, which are also known as liver spots, lentigos, age spots and lentigenes.
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Because your ear protects the mechanisms by which you hear, any wound or sore can be cause for concern, especially when it does not heal.
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Different types of chemical peels provide different benefits to the skin. Glycolic and lactic acid are examples of two types of alpha hydroxy acids, which also are known as AHAs. An AHA peel means the peel is derived from fruit acids.
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Sebum is the filmy, sticky substance produced by the sebaceous glands. These glands often are found in the hair follicles and are responsible for keeping the skin's surface soft by preventing water loss. However, when produced in excess, sebum can cause the skin to appear oily and clog the pores.
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Prednisone is a steroid medication commonly prescribed to reduce inflammation in the body. While Prednisone can be helpful in treating your symptoms, it also can have an unwanted side effect: fluid retention that leads to weight gain.
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Acne blemishes can be filled with oil, bacteria and dead skin cells--therefore acne treatments must flush out and/or dry these contents. One such treatment is benzoyl peroxide, which is an over-the-counter medication available to treat acne breakouts.
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When you lose weight, your body gives off substances known as ketones. These ketones can be secreted in the urine and serve as an indicator you are losing weight -- in addition to the decreasing numbers on the scale. However, ketones' presence also can indicate a more harmful condition.
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Sulfur is present in a number of acne treatments, including face washes, creams, ointments and more. The element has been used historically for its antibacterial and skin cell turnover properties.
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Beginning a weight-loss program requires changing many habits that contribute to your current weight. One such habit is consuming saturated fat, which is chiefly found in animal products.
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