Skin Conditions

How to Avoid and Treat Sunburned, and Blistered Lips

By alienangel555

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Over the summer our lips are exposed to hot sun and extreme conditions such as a high degree of humidity or the lack thereof. It is important to take care of our lips to make sure they stay soft and moist all year round. Here are tips to help ... more »

How to Avoid Cracked Heels

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Cracked heels are common and usually caused by dry skin. It is especially a common problem in individuals who stand for a prolonged amount of time, are overweight, and wear open-heeled shoes or no shoes at all. Cracked heels that go untreated can ... more »

How to Avoid Sun Poisoning

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Sun poisoning is caused by over-exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (or UV) rays. Mild symptoms can include patches of red, itchy skin. Mild cases often resemble sunburn but should be treated immediately, as some cases are life threatening. ... more »

How to care for Sunburn, Sun Rash, Sun poisoning

By virtuoso9299

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To care for Sunburn and more painful symptoms of Sun Rash and Sun Poisoning... more »

How to Choose Products for Oily Skin.

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Not everyone has perfectly flawless skin. In fact, most of the flawless skin we see is in the movies, and that is the work of an artist. For the rest of us who live in the real world with oily skin, there are ways to find products that can help ... more »

How to clear acne and keep it gone

By Pixie1976

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From the pre teen yrs. until the age of eighteen, persistant acne was a problem for me. I followed my father's advice to no avail even smearing garlic paste on my face. Finally, I figured out how to manage my skin. Here's how... more »

How to Combat Dry Facial Skin

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About 1 in 32 people in the U.S. (over 8 million people) suffer from dry skin. Healing dry skin on the face can be far trickier than it seems. You must battle dry facial skin on three fronts. Prevent dry facial skin by finding and eliminating ... more »

How to Control Rosacea

By Rheality

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Rosacea is a common, but little-known disorder of the facial skin that affects an estimated 14 million Americans. My mother and I are among those 14 million. We started using this wash and in just 4 weeks our faces were transformed. Mine was ... more »

How to Cope with a Boil

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Boils, also known as furuncles, are painful pus-filled bumps on the skin caused by a Staphylococcus bacterial infection. Boils are common, and can be caused by a number of things: ingrown hair, clogged sweat glands, a splinter or other foreign ... more »

How to Cope With Dermatitis

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Dermatitis is a condition where there is swelling or inflammation of the skin. There are many types of dermatitis, but some common symptoms are redness, itching and sometimes skin lesions. The causes of this condition can be allergies, irritants, ... more »

How to Cure Tinea

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Tinea is a common fungal infection of the skin. Though common among children, tinea can afflict anyone. There are different types of tinea, named according to the body part they affect. For instance, ringworm affecting the feet is called Tinea ... more »

How to Deal With Argyria

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Argyria is a bluish or gray discoloration of the skin caused by the presence of silver in the skin. This usually occurs when colloidal silver is ingested as a dietary supplement over a prolonged period of time. It is also an occupational hazard ... more »

How to Deal with Eczema

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Eczema is the common term for a variety of skin conditions known as dermatitis. Symptoms include dry, scaly skin, blisters that ooze, skin lesions that cause a burning sensation and severe itching. The disease is not contagious but it can be ... more »

How to Detect Skin Cancers

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The most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Detecting skin cancer symptoms early is important for successful treatment and healing... more »

How to Diagnose a Staph Infection

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As the use of antibiotics has increased over the years, so have strains of bacteria resistant to those antibiotics. The Staphylococcus, or staph, group of bacteria is one of these. If not diagnosed correctly and quickly, it can become a problem, ... more »

How to Eliminate Keratosis Pilaris

By biocutis

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An article that shows how to eliminate Keratosis Pilaris, naturally... more »

How to Find Relief and Live With Psoriasis

By DrJewell

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Psoriasis is a medical skin condition which presents as red thick patches called plaques and can become dry, silvery scales. It is a chronic skin condition where their is an abnormal accelerated rate of growth of skin cells than normal. The ... more »

How to Freeze a Wart

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Nothing is worse than an embarrassing, annoying wart--unless it is the daunting task of wart removal. Common warts, caused by one type of the human papillomavirus (HPV), are stubborn to treat. One of the best ways is to use cyrotherapy--freezing ... more »

How to get a spa facial at home withouth spending big bucks

By cya0428

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Tired of spending more than $100 on a facial? Now you can get beautiful skin at home. These easy steps will bring you closer to clear, beautiful, and soft skin... more »

How to Get Rid of Acne

By DearNatie04

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Acne can affect more than our looks. Many teens and adults find that acne lowers their confidence and self esteem, therefore affecting their social interactions. The stress of acne can make anyone feel depressed and hopeless. However, there are ... more »

How to get rid of cradle cap

By ShindaMyah

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Cradle cap a flaky, dry skin, that may look like drandruff or a thick brown or yellow oily crust. May very often show up in the first few months after a baby is born,but with proper treatment and monitoring will go away without returning... more »

How to get rid of psoriasis

By lindajewell

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I am a long term sufferer of psoriasis, or should say was. I have been free and clear since October of 2007. I went to a new dermatologist. He RX EMBREL. It is a shot and it does hurt for me anyway. I took 2 shots a week for 3 months, now 1 shot ... more »

How to Guard Yourself Against Stasis Dermatitis

By mchapman

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Stasis Dermatitis- A condition of the ankles and sometimes legs that can cause itching, swelling and changes in skin appearance due to the swelling of the veins and the improper flow of blood from the legs to the heart. The severity of the ... more »

How to Heal Acne Scars Naturally

By hollianna

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Acne is a difficult and sometimes embarrassing condition. And acne can sometimes leave behind permanent scars. Try the following tips to help you heal and get rid of your acne scars... more »

How to keep a great skin

By Rockney

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To keep a great looking skin you have to have a schedule. You should wake up at an intended time, have a light but healthy breakfast consisting of fresh fruits and herb or mint tea. Around 4 or 5 hours later you should have your lunch ... more »

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