Eczema in babies is relatively common in Western nations, affecting 1 in 10 infants. It can be particularly frustrating for parents when it occurs in newborns. In addition to a crying baby who cannot effectively communicate their needs, colic and other newborn quirks, the eczema can make caring and calming a baby a very >> Read More ...
Many people do not give the fingernails much thought beyond the need to cut, trim and decorate it. However, the fingernails can also be an important indicator of a person’s health. Normally the nails are somewhat white to light brown in color with a pink to red tinge due to the underlying blood flow. There may be >> Read More ...
Human skin perceives a number of different sensations that can serve as warning signals of tissue damage or potential injury. Pain, burning and itching are the main sensations that tell us to take action by either removing the offending agent or moving away from it as soon as >> Read More ...
The skin throughout the surface of the body is largely the same in structure and it is continuous. Therefore skin conditions can occur anywhere in the body. Some problems are more likely to affect certain areas more than others, like acne which more often occurs on the face, back and chest. While most of us are accustomed >> Read More ...
Fungal infections of the skin are common dermatological problems throughout the world. Most skin fungal infections are superficial with the fungi never consuming more than a few layers of the outer skin (epidermis). Although it does not pose a serious health risk, a fungal infection of the skin can lead to significant >> Read More ...
Skin color is genetically determined although some lifestyle factors (like sunlight), medication and applications can alter it to some degree. However when these factors are removed, and if there is no damage to the skin, our skin color should return to normal as determined by our genetic makeup. Sometimes skin disorders >> Read More ...
Dandruff is a common scalp problem that affects children, adolescents and adults. It can persist for years but it is treatable. Dandruff has become a common term to describe many different types of scalp conditions where white specks are seen on the scalp, hair, forehead and shoulders. However, there may be different >> Read More ...
Dishpan hands is a problem for any person who regularly washes dirty dishes by hand. It is actually not only a phenomenon with washing dishes. The same type of skin condition can occur when you wash clothes by hand or partake in other daily chores involving prolonged exposure to soap and water. Some people are naturally >> Read More ...
Wrinkles are one of the undesirable aesthetic consequences of aging. It is a crease, furrow, ridge that can occur anywhere on the body but is most commonly seen on the face. Aging is not the sole cause. There are other possible causes and contributing factors that can make wrinkling worse in some people or even cause it to >> Read More ...
Itching is a symptom of many skin diseases, often associated with a rash that tends to occur constantly or in episodes throughout the day. These skin conditions need to be managed medically by a dermatologist. Sometimes itching occur despite there being no identifiable skin disease, no pest infestation (like bed bugs and >> Read More ...
