Skin, Hair, Nails

Skin Irritation – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Irritation of the skin may occur for various reasons. The human skin is tough and waterproof but even harmless substances can cause irritation if there are long periods of contact and friction with the skin. From chaffing due to very tight clothing to irritation caused by prolonged exposure to even water and sweat, our >> Read More ...

Scalp Hair Loss – Causes of Balding in Men and Women

Most of us are concerned about hair – its color, texture, length or bulk. However, our greatest concern often arises when there is loss of hair. It is a common concern for both men and women. Hair loss is a natural process that occurs very slowly everyday but is almost never noticed since the lost hairs are >> Read More ...

Fungal Rash on Skin – Causes, Symptoms, Pictures, Treatment

Fungal infections of the skin are a common problem that may also involve the nails and hair. The reason for this is that fungi which hav a predilection for human skin are abundant in our environment, from objects within the home, to the air, on pets and even in the soil. Most of the time these fungi are transmitted from >> Read More ...

Rash on Abdomen (Stomach) Causes of Abdominal Skin Rashes

The skin over the abdomen can be just as prone to various skin rashes as skin anywhere else on the body. Some rashes may be acute where it arises suddenly, may be intense but lasts only for a short period of time. Other skin rashes may be chronic where it recurs or persists for long periods of time, from weeks to months >> Read More ...

Itchy Eyebrows – Causes of Itching of the Hair Above the Eyes

The eyebrows are an aesthetic consideration for most people but it may be just as important functionally as it is cosmetically.  It is believed that the eyebrows shield the eyes from water and sweat. Like any other part of the skin, with or without hair, the eyebrows may be injured, damaged or diseased for a number of >> Read More ...
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