Stretch marks, or striae, on the buttocks can be embarrassing and difficult to hide—especially if wearing a swim suit. Although they can occur on anyone, MayoClinic.com explains that stretch marks occur more often in Caucasian women who have a family history of stretch marks.
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Your newborn’s diarrhea can be unpleasant, particularly if it is foul-smelling and leaks from the diaper. It can also be alarming if you notice that your baby’s stool is green in color rather than the typical yellow or brownish shades you are used to seeing.
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Your 11-month-old baby’s temperature will naturally elevate and decrease between the morning and night. However, a lingering elevated temperature can be a sign of an illness or problem, especially if it is accompanied by other worrisome symptoms.
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A sore throat occurs when the throat becomes inflamed and irritated. Soreness can be caused by many conditions including a virus, bacteria, hay fever, pollution, cigarette smoke or a respiratory infection. A sore throat can affect your quality of life by making speaking, eating and even breathing difficult.
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An increase in mucus production can be caused by a variety of things, from the common cold to allergies. According to the Kids Health website, certain conditions, such as dry air or exposure to cigarette smoke, can lower the immune system, making children more susceptible to illnesses that promote mucus and congestion.
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Wheezing is a high-toned whistle-like noise that occurs while breathing, typically when exhaling. It can occur in anyone, including a 2-year-old child. The sound transpires as air attempts to flow through breathing tubes that have narrowed due to an illness, condition or complication.
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All your organs -- including your kidneys and heart -- need magnesium to function properly. Magnesium is also crucial for bone and teeth formation, enzyme activation and energy production. Unfortunately, your magnesium levels tend to wane during menopause.
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Ginger is widely used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Often referred to as ginger root, or simply ginger, the underground stem -- or rhizome -- is used raw or as a dried powder. Ginger is an ingredient in a variety of foods and drinks such as gingerbread, ginger ale and ginger tea.
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Boils, also called furuncles, can be painful and debilitating — especially if they develop on areas such as your buttocks and thighs. They can appear as a single bump or cluster together to form carbuncles.To properly treat and prevent boils, it is important to understand how and why they occur.
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The shiitake mushroom is a fungus that is full of potassium, phosphorus and vitamin B. The mushroom is a common ingredient in Asian cuisine, and an extract of the mushroom is often used to make medications to treat conditions such as high cholesterol.
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Spots on the face, especially in visible places such as beneath the nose, can be frustrating and hard to conceal. They can be caused by a variety of skin conditions and environmental factors, some that are dangerous if left untreated.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, the goal of a good face moisturizer is the prevention and treatment of dry skin. It also serves as an aid in improving tone and texture of the skin. Some moisturizers contain humectants, which act as a barrier to keep in water.
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Red bumps that crop up on the forehead can be embarrassing and difficult to hide. Because they can lead to physical scaring and emotional damage, it is important for the sufferer to understand why they occur and how they can be treated. Two common skin conditions, acne and rosacea, may be the culprit.
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Dry skin that appears on the earlobe is a frustrating and embarrassing symptom. Dry skin is a result of many environmental and medical conditions — some that poses serious dangers if left untreated. Therefore, it is important for the sufferer to understand what causes dryness on the earlobe and how it is remedied.
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Pigmentation problems on the neck can be unsightly and difficult to conceal. They can occur due to numerous reasons and conditions—some that must be treated by a doctor or dermatologist. Therefore, it is important to understand what causes changes in the color of skin and how it can be treated.
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Blotchiness on the arms can be bothersome and frustrating. A variety of medical and environmental conditions cause blotchy skin; some cases require the attention of a medical practitioner. In order to properly diagnose your skin problem, you should understand why and how skin blotchiness occurs.
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Small bumps on the nose can develop on anyone’s skin. There are many skin conditions that can cause these bumps to occur - some that require the attention of a doctor. Therefore, it is important to understand the causes and treatments of small bumps on the nose area.
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Although it is normal for a parent to be concerned about a child’s lack of appetite, it is not usually cause for alarm. He may simply be feeling under the weather, slowing down in his growth pattern or is just a generally picky eater.
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Although age spots typically develop in adults 40 or older, they can occur at any age — including the teenage years. Age spots can be unsightly and difficult to hide, which can be especially traumatic to a teenager.
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Red bumps can develop on the knees for a variety of reasons. These bumps can be painful, irritating and unpleasant in appearance. Although bumps on the knees are not typically cause for alarm, it is important for the sufferer to understand what kinds of conditions can cause them — and what treatments are available.
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