Skin Conditions

Adults and teenagers alike seek the perfect acne remedy, but a good acne treatment product can be expensive. Learn how to find inexpensive acne solutions online and locally.

The cause of this disease is not known, however there are theoretic reasons, to believe that this is due to a genetic inherited gene.

In this Ehow, you'll be shown a method for removing blackheads. A facial steamer is recommended for this method. However, there are other methods for steaming the face you may use.

Dandruff can be embarrassing and unsightly. You can spend a lot of money buying expensive shampoos and conditioners to help eliminate dandruff, or you can try using a variety of home remedies. Red...

For some, a birthmark is a unique part of their identity to treasure. For others, a birthmark becomes the bane of their existence, contributing to low self-esteem and a host of negative feelings....

Shingles, a painful skin outbreak caused by the same virus as chickenpox, tends to emerge in the body after emotional stress or trauma. Although a variety of creams and lotions can provide relief...

Especially during the colder months, the skin on your heels may become dry and crack painfully. If you spend a lot of time on your feet, this can be chronic and uncomfortable. Luckily, there are...

Lobo's disease, also called lobomycosis, is a fungal infection of the skin found in dolphins and humans. It is named after its discoverer, Brazilian dermatologist Jorge Lobo, but it also goes by...

Jock itch is a fungal infection that strikes teenage boys and men, causing itching and a red, patchy rash in the groin or anal area. Caused by the tinea cruris fungus, it can be triggered by...

Eczema is a skin condition encompassing different types of skin inflammation. It is often characterized by dry, red, itchy patches, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. The most...

The National Institutes of Health describes shingles as a rash with blisters on the skin. It is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. Shingles is also known as herpes zoster.

Shingles is a viral condition caused by the varicella or chicken pox virus. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately 20 percent of individuals who have had chicken pox will...

Spiny keratosis (or keratosis pilaris) is a skin condition marked by the appearance of acne or goose-bump-like lumps on your body caused by a protein called keratin that clogs your pores. Although...

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition in which skin cells overgrow, causing a scaly appearance to the skin. It can occur nearly anywhere on the body and affects about 7.5 million Americans. Several...

Skin moles are irregular or dark markings on the skin. Moles are usually benign, according to Health.Learninginfo.org. Removing moles by hand is not safe, so see your doctor about mole removal. He...

Herbal remedies are a natural skin treatment option for dry skin. A number of emollient herbs are used in herbal skin care products to help soften dry skin and eliminate dryness or rough spots....

Acne! Zits! Pimples! Whiteheads! Blackheads! Gross! Gross! Gross! After a little trial and error, I found out the best way to get rid of acne. Granted, I didn't have serious acne, but I reduced my...

Most people don't realize it, but ringworm is actually a fungus on the skin. This anti fungal treatment helps to treat ringworm. I suggest using this treatment daily until your ringworm problem is...

Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles that causes small white-headed itchy pimples to form. Mild infections can be uncomfortable and severe infections may cause scarring and permanent...

Rosacea is a chronic facial skin condition that causes redness, inflammation and small, pus-filled bumps. This condition tends to cycle between flareups and less noticeable symptoms. Rosacea can...

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that can be seen on the skin. While its cause is unknown, research shows that it can be genetic. There is no cure for psoriasis, but there are many types of...

Blisters on the sole of the foot are common for those who enjoy outdoor activities or those who wear uncomfortable shoes. Excess sweat can cause skin to become irritated, which can lead to the...

Eczema is a skin disease, also called dermatitis, which is an inflammation of the epidermis or skin. The symptoms are usually itchy, red skin with blisters and can be very mild or quite severe and...

Hemangiomas and Mongolian spots are two types of marks that are either apparent at birth or appear shortly thereafter. Although they are both types of birthmarks, they are not the same as they...

While mange is a condition typically suffered by domestic animals, it is possible for humans, including children, to catch it. Mange, also called demodicosis and scabies when it affects humans, is...

Body lice are parasitic insects that can cause serious infections when not treated. Lice can be transferred from person to person through close body contact, contact with infested bedding, or...

According to the WebMD site, 25 percent of people carry staphylococcus bacteria on their bodies normally. Usually, the human body is able to withstand contact with the bacteria, but because feet...

Getting rid of a lice infestation means nipping it in the nits. Even after using expensive lice treatments on hair, the infestation can occur again and again if you don't get rid of the nits. Nits...

Drinking alcohol can result in a slew of skin problems. Some people may experience redness and rash after drinking alcohol. Others may notice general dullness and dryness of the skin after...

Scabies is a skin condition caused by microscopic parasites. The parasites burrow underneath the skin and lay eggs. The parasites' eggs and their feces cause the skin to have an allergic reaction,...

Cracked feet, or heel fissures, may cut deep into the skin, producing a painful condition. More often than not, the condition is due more to a lack of care for the feet than from overexposure or...

The sun can have harmful effects on your body when spending long periods of time outside. One of those effects is sunburned lips. Sunburned lips can be irritating as well as painful. Luckily,...

Symptoms of scabies are irritating and intense itching and rash that appear due to microscopic parasites that have burrowed beneath the skin. These parasites lay eggs and the eggs and their feces...

The rare autoimmune skin condition called pemphigus produces blisters on the skin and mucous membranes--the genitals and the inside of the mouth. Cases range from mild to severe to fatal.

Spider veins, which are mostly found on feet or legs (although they can occur anywhere on the body) are veins that are either swollen or twisted due to lack of circulation. These red or blue veins...

Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the mite known as sarcoptes scabiei. The mite burrows into the skin and lays its eggs, resulting in an intensely itchy rash. Scabies may be contracted by...

Body lice are similar to head lice and pubic lice in that all three require a human host for their blood meals. However, after feeding, body lice retreat to your clothing rather than clinging to...

Pitted nose, or rhinophyma, is a characteristic associated with advanced rosacea. It displays as a thickened, knobby nose with broken blood vessels and significantly enlarged pores, giving it a...

MRSA, the shorthand name for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, is a serious skin infection that causes blisters, boils and deep lesions. It is a staphylococcus mutation that has become...

Eczema is contagious, can appear at any age and affect either gender, with the possibility that it is genetically inherited. The best treatment for eczema has internal and external components...

Vitiligo and alopecia are conditions that affect the skin. However, their symptoms, causes and treatment are quite different. Many people that have vitiligo also have alopecia. In many cases,...

A Candida rash can appear anywhere on the body and also within a baby’s diaper. Also known as candidiasis, these rashes appear when there is breakdown of the skin’s outer layer or when there is a...

Scars are never pretty – they draw attention in the most unpleasant way. If you have a recent injury and you expect scars, you can use aloe vera to prevent that since aloe juice is an...

During the winter months most of our time is spent indoors, the low humidity in the home dries the skin. This condition causes itchy, flaky skin, which is quite annoying. Symptoms affect people...

Spider veins are thinner versions of varicose veins. These veins are usually red or blue in color and can be present on your legs or face. Some spider veins may be small and barely noticeable...

Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, affects nearly 3 percent of the population. Although every patient will have different symptoms, and sweat can occur anywhere on the body, we tend...

Diabetes affects nearly 8 percent of the American population, and adult-onset diabetes caused by unhealthy diets can be particularly devastating. Identifiable and treatable symptoms such as ulcers...

Tinea corporis (ringworm) is an infection on the surface of the skin. Anyone can get ringworm but it is most common in children. Ringworm is contagious and can spread through contact with an...

Itching and pain are two complaints associated with shingles. While more common in people over the age of 50 or those with suppressed immune systems, shingles can afflict anyone who's had the...

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin condition that is very common in children. It causes round, smooth bumps on the skin, but is painless and harmless. Treatment includes prescription skin...