Skincare and Beauty

Motherwort, botanically known as Leonurus cardiaca, is a member of the mint family. It has a square stem with opposite serrated and lobed leaves. It blooms small purple and pink flowers in the summer months and grows up to 40…
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Acne, the bane of adolescence, typically subsides when hormonal fluctuations stop, leaving behind healthy skin. Sometimes, however, acne creates scars that are either raised above the surface of your skin, or depressed below the surrounding tissue. The American Academy of…
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Sitting in a hot room and sweating may seem like a strange way to pass the time, but people have been doing just that for thousands of years. Turks, Romans, Finns and Cherokees have all used a variation of the…
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The skin of a newborn is quite sensitive and can become red, irritated, bumpy or pimply for many reasons. Most newborn skin issues do not need treatment and are not a problem. If your child also has a fever–or other…
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Saunas were created more than 1,500 years ago by Nordic European countries, according to Alfabricating.com. They used to be built with a log-based outside, then stones on the inside. In saunas nowadays, they are often made completely of wood, with…
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An ugly scarf or an itchy sweater can be tossed aside with a quick wardrobe change. Escaping the disfiguring discomfort of itchy red skin bumps is not so simple. Whether they have appeared suddenly or are a chronic problem, these…
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1. Sunscreens block or absorb the sun’s ultraviolet radiation protecting your skin against damage that can lead to skin cancer as well as aging. All sunscreens have an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) rating. They indicate how well the sunscreen protects…
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Overview Sugaring is a method of hair removal, along with other options such as shaving, waxing, tweezing, epilating or using depilatory creams. A 2001 study by the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine found that sugaring…
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Overview The private area, or bikini area, is a common site for ingrown hairs in women, according to MayoClinic.com. It is sometimes possible to treat or prevent these unsightly blemishes from occurring. However, most ingrown hairs, even those in the…
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Shingles is a viral infection impacting the nerves. The University of Maryland Medical Center points out that shingles, or herpes zoster, occurs when the varicella-zoster virus is reactivated after lying dormant in certain nerves for many years. A more common…
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Stinging nettle, a perennial herb with a long medicinal history, derives its common name from the tiny, stinging hairs that cover the plant’s leaves and stems. While these hairs cause an irritating sting when touched, they may actually reduce the…
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Overview Toe fungus, often confused with athlete’s foot, is characterized by thick discolored nails, often with crumbling edges. It is unsightly, and as the nails continue to thicken, can become painful. Although there are both over-the-counter and prescription remedies, they…
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Overview Personal hygiene is a broad term for all the steps you take to keep looking and smelling fresh. When you stay clean and well-groomed, other people find it more pleasant to be around you. That can help in relationships…
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Keloids are dense, benign growths found mainly on the chest, back, shoulders, neck and earlobes; they extend beyond the boundary of an original injury. A study reviewing keloid symptoms published in 2004 in the “Journal of the American Academy of…
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More than 60 million Americans suffer from acne, according to the Acne Resource Center. Although it ranks as the most common skin disease in the United States, 40 percent of the population allows acne to go untreated, even though it…
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Author and poet Oscar Wilde once said, “An inordinate passion for pleasure is the secret of remaining young.” Dr. William Roberts of the Baylor University Medical Center states that roughly 23 million Americans have had plastic surgery, more than in…
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Most people experience a headache and dizziness at some point in life. Sometimes a headache is accompanied by dizziness and at other times these symptoms occur individually. The causes of headaches and dizziness may be internal as in the case…
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A yeast infection occurs due to the overgrowth of a fungus called Candida albicans. This condition, also referred to as thrush, can develop within any region of the body, including the skin, mouth, throat and genitals. The symptoms of a…
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Poison oak contains a substance called urushiol that causes contact dermatitis. Urushiol is a gooey oleoresin produced in the stems, roots, leaves and flowers of the poison oak plant. Contact dermatitis refers to a skin inflammation caused by contact with…
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Overview Acne scars generally heal well, leaving behind a layer of new skin that looks like the surrounding tissue. In some cases, however, your acne lesions may create permanent unsightly scars. The Acne Net website says laser treatments can effectively…
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“Look, but don’t touch” is good advice when dealing with contact skin rashes. These uncomfortable episodes of itching, blisters and inflammation occur when the skin comes in contact with substances that are either irritants or allergens. There are several types…
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Overview Skin wounds heal as a result of multiple processes that cause new tissue to form at the site of an injury. In some cases, too much new tissue grows, leading to the formation of small tumors called keloids. Although…
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Nails are composed of layers of protein called keratin. The nail grows outward from the base of the nail or nail matrix which is under the cuticle. The nail plate is the actual fingernail or toenail. The nail bed is…
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Tattoo removal is an option if you are wearing a poorly executed tattoo, the subject matter is offensive or if you no longer desire the permanent artwork. The size, color and quality of the tattoo will help determine what type…
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An allergy is the body’s defensive response to a substance that it has deemed a threat. In the case of allergies, the substance is usually something relatively benign, which the body has misinterpreted to be harmful. As a result, those…
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1. Medicated Shampoos Though your skin constantly renews itself by flaking of and growing new skin cells, in cases of severe dandruff, this process is taking place much more quickly, and you will notice dry flakes of skin on your…
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Ringworm is a common, contagious fungal infection caused by a number of different fungi. It enters skin through small cracks and can be difficult to treat. Ringworm affects different parts of the body, and the infection goes by different names,…
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Treating allergic rashes is usually straightforward if you know exactly what you’re treating. There are several types of allergic rashes, including contact dermatitis, eczema and rashes caused by food allergies. They’re all similar in that they cause an itchy skin…
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According to Mayo Clinic, benztropine is used with other prescribed medications to treat Parkinson’s disease. This medication reduces symptoms and allows more normal body movements. It can also be prescribed to reduce side effects of antipsychotic medications used to treat…
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Overview The brown marks on your feet are called age spots. They appear on your skin when you expose it to direct sunlight for an extended time. Age spots can happen to anyone at any age, but you are more…
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