Skin Conditions

Articles in Skin Conditions

By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Keratosis pilaris is a genetic skin condition, which affects roughly 50 to 80 percent of adolescents and 40 percent of adults. The condition appears as rough bumps, which feel like sandpaper, on the upper arms, thighs and buttocks. A harmless ... more »
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Oily skin can present many problems. Excessive oil can cause facial blemishes such as pimples. It can also make it very difficult to keep make-up looking good for any length of time. Expensive cleansers and prescription medications or creams may ... more »
By Lisa La Barre, CN 0 comments
Sauna (not the steam room) rids your body of toxins and helps to improve overall circulation. Some skin benefits include... Acne reduction Smoothing wrinkles Softening skin Cellulite reduction.. more »
By ashleighmiller 0 comments
When I was 18, I had my belly button pierced. It was summer, and between the sweltering heat, which kept me sweating constantly, and my sensitive skin, I soon had a raging infection. Determined to keep the piercing, I left it in for two months ... more »
By "Mr Huguley" 1 comments
How to Avoid Sunburn? The natural sunlight is beautiful and can feel really good on the skin. It can even be beneficial to good health and help you gain a nice golden glow. However, too much exposure can cause adverse effects if you get sunburned... more »
By JWSouza 1 comments
Being out in cold, windy weather isn't good for any exposed skin. Hands, especially, can become extremely dry and chapped. If left untreated, dry hands can even crack and bleed. It's best to put lotion on hands at least twice a day to avoid ... more »
By scottb992000 2 comments
Instead of trying your typical expensive treatment for acne, how about trying an acne home treatment?.. more »
By momandpopoften 7 comments
Baby is screaming! Her bottom is as red as a lobster! You must change her diaper but can't bear to make her cry. This is diaper rash at its worst. Nearly all parents and babies eventually go through the trial that is diaper rash. How you ... more »
By Bethenny Frankel 4 comments
Simply adding lotion to dry skin isn't nearly as effective as dry brushing—which gets to the root of the problem. Many detox centers and spas suggest dry brushing your skin while juice fasting and cleansing because it rids your body of toxins, ... more »
By Angie Shiflett 1 comments
Finding an effective acne treatment can be an extremely challenging task. While there are many over-the-counter products available to sufferers of acne, not all people will respond to these treatments. It is important to understand that each case ... more »
By Belgianknowhow 0 comments
are you trying to find something that can heal scars , so they would be less noticeable ? If , yes , there is something on the market called MEPIFORM and you can get it at the pharmacy , it also works very , very well on old scars ... more »
By Marina Martin 3 comments
Does clear skin always seem just out of reach? By following these simple steps, you can banish blemishes and skip the cover-up -- for good!.. more »
By JeannieKerns 4 comments
Do you have dry, scaly feet? If you live out in the West or anywhere else where it is dry, I am sure you do. Take these steps in getting rid of them... more »
By djtphn1 10 comments
So, you were out with your beau last night and woke up this morning with a great big, HUGE hickey on your neck! And to top it all off, you have a very important meeting with your boss today and you are wondering what in the heck you can do, ... more »
By april ort 2 comments
Warts can be a bother to conceal and cause emotional and mental stress. Here are some simple techniques for getting rid of these pesky fungi... more »
By bspilde7 0 comments
Not another zit! Ugh, acne is so frustrating! AND more aggravating is the fact that people go through it for longer than need be (I was one of them!)!! Exciting news though...you do not have to live with this skin condition for very much ... more »
By Alexander Apostolov 0 comments
Principally said, dandruff is caused by two main reasons: skin irritation, often times provoked, for example, by the new shampoo you began to wash your hair with recently or by a fungal skin infection. Here are two inexpensive methods to get rid ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Patients with Morgellons disease suffer from skin lesions, unexplained fibers protruding from their skin, memory loss and crippling fatigue. However, more troubling than these symptoms is the lack of support and resources for Morgellons patients. ... more »
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While age spots aren't health hazards, they aren't beauty spots either. Age spots can be healed naturally. The spots, caused by sun damage, usually cover a small area of skin that receives high sun exposure. Age spots are normally flat, brown ... more »
By desolator144 3 comments
Got anything from a small cut you want gone to a recent surgery? Well here's what you need to know to heal faster... more »
By Bethenny Frankel 1 comments
We all want beautiful skin. Some of us are blessed with a porcelain complexion, while others struggle with maintaining even and blemish-free skin. In order to put your most radiant face forward, develop a regimen that confronts all the necessary ... more »
By Judy Cutler 4 comments
I am a Licensed Skin Care Therapist in California. There are fast home remedies for lightening blemishes... more »
By DrJewell 1 comments
As we age our skin layer is more prone to drying and the effects of the environment which accelerates the aging appearance of our body and in particular areas constantly exposed to the sun and harsh chemicals. This article will show you ways to ... more »
By dasbootjoe 0 comments
Be able to avoid bug bites.. more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Chaffed skin, aside from being extremely uncomfortable, can make you vulnerable to worse skin infections and discourage you from pursuing physical activity. Take a lesson from seasoned sports enthusiasts, many of whom practice simple yet ... more »