It is not uncommon to experience a bout of itching after bathing. It may last a short period of time and we often do not give it much thought thereafter. However, for some people itching after a shower or any other bath can persist for hours but then subsides. For others the itching may be due to some underlying disease >> Read More ...
Acne is a common skin problem. It affects as many as 4 out of 5 Americans at some point in their lives. Estimates are that as much as 20% of these acne sufferers will experience severe scarring. There is no cure for acne. It is a complex multifactorial condition and therefore treatment has to be individualized to some >> Read More ...
The skin over the lower jaw, or jawline as we often refer to it, is prone to the same dermatological conditions as skin elsewhere on the face and body. Itching is one of the common symptoms with or without a rash. The cause of the itching can vary from trauma to the skin to infections and a host of other skin diseases that >> Read More ...
Sunburn is a common acute skin condition which quickly resolves with little to no treatment. We often do not give sunburn much though as a skin disease but it technically a superficial or first-degree burn. Studies have also shown that repeated bouts of severe sunburn can drastically increase the risk of skin cancer. >> Read More ...
What is Skin Grit or Grime? The words ‘grit’ or ‘grime’ are refer to loose particles or a buildup of matter that is generally considered to be unhygienic. The skin being like any surface can collect dust and dirt from the environment and along with skin oils and dead skin cells this can form what >> Read More ...
A bad body odor and small specks of what seems like skin may not seem like anything serious. Armpits are one of the smelly areas of the body for most people. Sweat, natural oils and remnants of antiperspirants often do contribute to tiny granular particles. However, the odor and particles could actually be symptoms of a >> Read More ...
Poor wound healing may occur in a number of situation but it is of particular concern to diabetics especially when it occurs on the legs. Due to the nature of the disease, diabetics may find that a minor injury with a small wound can rapidly progress into large ulcers and serious infections. Most diabetics are concerned >> Read More ...
The scalp, like skin anywhere on the body, is prone to infections from many different types of infectious agents. Fungal and bacterial infections are by far the most common. The scalp is in fact more at risk of an infection at times. A combination of factors like unwashed hair, overactive oil glands, harsh hair treatments, >> Read More ...
The fingers are the main appendages that makes physical contact with our environment, possibly more than any other part of the body. The fingers allow us to touch and feel, feed ourselves and carry out a host of daily tasks that are required for our physiological, social and economic needs. However, it also is in >> Read More ...
Redness of the skin anywhere in the body points to two possibilities – the area is irritated or inflamed, or there is flushing. The skin of the neck is no different. While people with a lighter complexion may have a redder appearance of the skin, the reason why skin redness occurs applies to all complexions. Redness >> Read More ...
