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Dermatitis, an itchy business!
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is an intensely itchy skin eruption. It usually shows up in young adults, and is more common in men and people originally from some areas of northern Europe. The symptoms are int...read more
Different types of skin
Normal Skin It is very rare to find normal skin, and needs careful handling to maintain the balance between oil production and oil loss.Normal skin has a clear fresh appearance, rarely develops blemishes and...read more
Drainage treats boils
People refer to tender, red lumps that may ooze pus as boils. A single "boil" may be a ruptured cyst or a small abscess. Most boils can be treated by "incision and drai...read more
Dry skin or xerosis
Dry skin, also called xerosis, is a common problem. Your skin needs moisture to stay smooth and supple, and retaining moisture is especially difficult in winter. Central heating of home and o...read more
DSAP, an uncommon skin condition
Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP) is an uncommon skin condition that leads to reddish brown scaly spots. The spots are mostly seem on the arms and legs, but sometimes will show up on other...read more
Eczema and treatments
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic skin that causes areas of red, itchy skin. This condition usually starts in early childhood, especially when there is a family history of atopy (ast...read more
Endermologie, a non-surgical cellulite treatment
How does it work? Endermologie® is non-surgical and non-invasive. It involves the use of a motorized device with two adjustable rollers and controlled suction. The skin gently folds and ...read more
Excessive sweating, can I do something about it?
The medical term for excessive sweating is hyperhidrosis. The problem may be limited to a few problem areas or may be all over. The armpits and the palms are the areas most often troublesome. Excessive sweati...read more
Exfoliation acne treatment
Exfoliation is the removal of dead cells from the topmost layer of the skin, by mechanical or chemical means.Clearing away dead skin helps prevent the clogging of pores which can be a cause o...read more
Eye on dermatology procedures
Shave biopsy (or "tangential excision") slices a surface growth off using a blade. A "curette" does a similar task with a special scraping tool. These are often done to remove a small gro...read more
Fungus visiting you ?
The most common fungal infections of skin are those which occur on the feet. Footwear creates the necessary conditions of moisture and warmth between the toes and communal activity permits th...read more
Green tea as a natural remedy for acne
Natural remedies have become very popular in recent years. People have stopped looking at the expensive medications and creams to cure various conditions, and have started looking at remedies found closer to...read more
Growing outside in
What is it ? An ingrowing toenail is one that pierces the flesh of the toe. It can feel as if you have a splinter, and can be extremely painful. In more severe cases, it can cause pus and bleeding. Ingrowing...read more
Hand rash: an irritating response
There are many ways a person can get a hand rash, but all have some aspects in common. The skin is exposed to something irritating. It reacts with a rash. Hand eczema is another name for the same thing. Most ...read more
Head lice? A children's problem...
Standard treatments for head lice are available without prescription. Products such as RID and NIX as usually effective. The products contain permethrin, natural pyrethrins, or organochlorine insecticides. Re...read more
Healing herbs
Aloe vera Often used externally for healing wounds, burns etc., but can be used internally as an intestinal cleaner and healer. Astragalus This is a Chinese herb which stimulates the immune system and incr...read more
Herpes: infection with the herpes simplex virus
Doctors refer to the infection commonly known as "herpes" as herpes simplex. The herpes simplex virus can cause sores anywhere on a person's skin. It usually occurs around the mouth and nose or the ...read more
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth
Hirsutism is the medical term for excess hair on a woman in the places only adult men "should" grow hair. At least 25% and as much as 85% of normal middle-aged women remove unwanted facial and body ...read more
How to care for your skin
Clean skin gently Most doctors recommend that people with acne gently wash their skin with a mild cleanser, once in the morning and once in the evening and after heavy exercise. Some people with acne may tr...read more
How to massage your baby?
The importance of touch in pregnancy, childbirth and infancy is undeniably, the most enjoyable way to improve the development, health and well being of your baby. Massage makes use of the mother and father&rs...read more
How to treat back acne?
Do you ever feel like you know just enough about acne to be dangerous? Let's see if we can fill in some of the gaps with the latest info from acne experts.Acne is a common problem among both teenagers and adu...read more
How to treat warts?
Warts are simply areas of skin that grow faster than normal due to the presence of the wart virus. Warts are skin-colored and feel rough to the touch. The technical name is verruca vu...read more
How your skin works...
It’s a good thing that your skin does its work on the periphery of your body, because having a four-kilogram organ in your torso would leave far less room other essential items such as your heart and li...read more
Hygiene products and your acne
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions and is prevalent among both teens and adults. There are many products available to treat acne, some of which are common to personal hygiene. T...read more
Infection of your hair follicles?
Folliculitis is the infection of hair follicles. This can occur anywhere on the skin or scalp. Usually there is some itch, sometimes a little soreness. Folliculitis looks like acne pimples or...read more
Is light therapy an effective acne treatment ?
Light therapy is a great blessing to those that have extreme cases of acne, as they are very successful in treating the condition without costly medications. The improvement of the treatment ...read more
Keloids
What are keloids? A keloid is the term given to the prominent, irregular scar tissue, which sometimes forms after a person has suffered a small cut or a scratch in the skin. Usually, a &ldqu...read more
Keratosis pilaris, a common skin condition
Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition commonly seen on the upper arms, buttocks and thighs. The skin cells that normally flake off as a fine dust from the skin form plugs in the hair follicles. These appear a...read more
Know your skin
What is it ? Skin acts as a physical barrier to the limit loss of water and essential compounds out of the body. It also acts as a barrier against infection. It is made up of many thin layers of ...read more
Laser and IPL hair removal background information
Using light as a medical treatment has grown significantly in recent years. Now, there are a number of devices which use light for a variety of medical treatments. Ultra - Violet light, for example, has been ...read more
Laser treatment to help cure acne
When you're learning about something new, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of relevant information available. This informative article should help you focus on the central points.There are many differentLatex allergy explained
What is latex? The term "latex" refers to natural rubber latex, the product manufactured from a milky fluid derived from the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. Several types of synthetic rubber are a...read more
Lichen planus, it can last for years!
Lichen planus is a relatively common skin disease that comes in episodes lasting months to years. The onset may be gradual or quick, but its cause, like many skin diseases, is unknown. It app...read more
Mastocytosi, most common in children
Mastocytosis is the term for a group of disorders caused by too many "mast cells". It is most common in children, but the more important forms are seen in both children and adults. Mast cell are fou...read more
Melanoma, a well known malignant tumor
Melanoma is tumor of the skin that is cancerous (malignant). It grows from the melanocytes, the cells that color and tan the skin. Melanoma is also called cutaneous melanoma or malignant melanoma. The inciden...read more
Melasma, also known as the mask of pregnancy
Melasma is also known as chloasma or the mask of pregnancy. It is not a harmful disease, but can severely affect a person?s cosmetic appearance. In this acquired condition, the skin on the fa...read more
Mesotherapie and skin rejuvenation
Mesotherapy involves the injection of a specially prepared mixture of vitamins, amino acids, and medications, placed just millimetres under the skin into the problematic area. Just a "drop" of solut...read more
Middle-aged and acne-ridden?
For many women, acne disappears along with the other scourges of adolescence. “But for 12 percent of women, adulthood is when their skin problems start, or get worse” says Dr Isak Marais, a Cape T...read more
Moles, they can appear anywhere on the skin!
The medical term for a mole is a nevus (mole is Latin for "spot."). Nevi are the plural of nevus. Congenital nevi are moles present at birth; acquired nevi develop anytime later. Nevi are made up of...read more
Myths about acne
Fatty foods and chocolates affect acne Although it is always important for general health to follow a balanced diet, there is no proof that eating fatty foods and chocolates will cause or worsen acne. In fact, there is a po...read more
Natural antiaging skincares
Nothing has been more better pursued by people than antiaging methods. Since it is such a heart subject it involves a lot of mystique and unfounded beliefs. Sometimes myths are better looked at and believed than the naked tru...read more
Nickel, not always that beautiful...
Nickel is a silvery-white metal that can be found in nature. It is usually mixed with other metals to produce alloys. For example, nickel-iron, which is used to manufacture stainless steel, is the most common...read more
Non-surgical hair loss solutions
Hair additions Any external hair bearing device added to existing hair or scalp to give one the appearance of a fuller head of hair. i.e. Hair weaves, hair extensions, hair pieces, toupees, non-surgical hair replacements, pa...read more
Over the counter ideas for treating your acne
In today's world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discus...read more
Products to avoid when treating acne
Imagine the next time you join a discussion about acne. When you start sharing the fascinating acne facts below, your friends will be absolutely amazed.There are many over-the-counter product...read more
Protect your skin
Often taken for granted, our skin is the body's protective barrier against the environment. The skin thrives with daily care just like brushing one's teeth. Everyone has a natural oil (sebum)...read more
Psoriasis and treatments
Treatment is based on the severity of the disease and it's responsiveness to prior treatments. The lowest level of treatment is topical medicine are applied to the skin, the next level involves treatments with ultraviolet lig...read more
Psoriasis is in fact an immune system disorder...
Psoriasis is a common skin condition where the skin develops areas that become thick covered with silvery scales. It is a common problem, and millions of people in the United States have psoriasis. The course...read more
Pustules on palms and soles
Palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) appears on the palms and soles. PPP is a difficult-to-treat skin condition. It occurs almost mostly in smokers (current or past), and it does not necessarily go away when the pat...read more
Put a needle on my body
Acupuncture is a very ancient system of medicine where healing is provided by inserting a very fine needle through the skin, sometimes manipulated and then withdrawn. This system of medicine ...read more
