Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.
Skin peeling from the bottom of the feet can result from a few different causes. The most likely reason is a fungal infection, although this condition is more commonly associated with skin peeling and itching between the toes.
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Dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, is a hormone the body produces naturally and that also can be synthesized in the laboratory for an over-the-counter supplement. DHEA has many potential benefits, although research is insufficient to support many of the proposed uses, according to the U.S.
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Not having enough eyebrow hair can detract from a personโs appearance. Over-plucking is a common cause of depleted eyebrow hair growth, but numerous skin conditions also can cause eyebrow hair loss. Chronic skin disorders or infections may be to blame, and more rarely, serious illness may be involved.
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Topical solutions containing zinc oxide are helpful for atopic eczema, a common chronic, inflammatory and itchy skin condition. Oral zinc supplements, however, appears to not have benefits for eczema or other skin conditions, advises MedlinePlus, a website of the National Library of Medicine.
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If you're dealing with dandruff, you may have tried a shampoo containing selenium sulfide. Brands such as Selsun Blue, Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment and Dandrex contain this mineral compound, as it proves effective against the skin condition that causes dandruff.
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Coal tar shampoo is a keratolytic agent, meaning it softens the skin protein keratin. This makes it easier to remove thickened, dead, dry skin cells. Coal tar shampoo is effective at relieving skin dryness, flaking, itching, redness and scaling caused by eczema, psoriasis and seborrhea, according to Drugs.com.
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Selsun Blue is a line of shampoos used to treat dandruff and other skin conditions. Manufactured by Chattem, Selsun Blue is available over the counter and in a prescription-strength version as well.
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