Skincare and Beauty

Overview As you age, the skin around your neck becomes less elastic and begins to sag, but loose or saggy neck skin also can be caused by weight loss surgery or extreme dieting. Having loose neck skin can lead to…
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Also called an open comedone, blackheads are the first stages of a pimple before bacteria gets into the pore. Acne forms when sebaceous glands produce oils that build up and clog hair follicles. For a blackhead to occur, oil obstructs…
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Overview The National Institutes of Health characterize ringworm as a fungal infection. When it affects the scalp, it’s known as tinea capitis. Ringworm of the body is often called tinea corporis. Regardless of the form, it’s caused by a highly…
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Overview You can get clear skin with a glowy appearance from cosmetic procedures, but regular skin care will produce the most consistent effects. A good complexion depends on skin health and cleanliness, both of which can be achieved at home….
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Overview Age spots are flat brown or dark spots that appear on your skin due to aging or excessive sun exposure. They are also known as liver spots or solar lentigines. Age spots usually appear on areas of your skin…
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Light chemical peels can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, refresh skin’s appearance and give skin a lovely glow. The uppermost layer of skin is made up of dry, dead, flattened skin cells. These cells provide protection against…
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Overview Brown spots appearing the skin are more than likely age spots. Also referred to as liver spots or solar lentigines, these markings are a common sign of aging. They typically appear on areas of the skin often exposed to…
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It’s a little ironic that many females desire a larger bust size while many males want to reduce their chest size. Lucky for men, they can easily achieve a smaller chest with the proper diet and exercise. The first step…
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Massage is one of the most commonly used forms of complementary alternative medicine in the United States. In fact, in 2007 alone, an estimated 18 million adults in the United States used massage services, according to the National Health Interview…
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Your hair can be a way to express your creative freedom–from color to cut to style. In addition to your individuality, your hair also says a lot about your health and how you care for your hair. Keeping your hair…
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Overview Age spots–also called sun spots or solar lentigines–appear on areas of your body that receive the most exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, such as your face, but also your hands, feet, shoulders and back, says the Mayo Clinic….
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Although stretch marks commonly appear on the abdomen, they can occur on any area of the body. While they are initially red, they usually fade in color with time. Stretch marks typically do not pose a health risk, but the…
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1. Apply Topical Treatments Your doctor can prescribe medication that directly treats the areas affected by the psoriasis. One prominent example is Dovenex, which uses a vitamin D compound to remove the scales gradually and slow down the growth of…
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Overview Retin-A Micro contains tretinoin gel in a microspheric form. The microspheres use time-release technology that minimizes skin irritation and shine. Retin-A Micro is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris, as stated by the manufacturer Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical. The…
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Unlike muscles in the rest of your body, most facial muscles do not attach directly to bone, according to the Nemours Foundation. Instead, they attach directly under the skin, enabling you to pull them just slightly to produce different facial…
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Overview Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the United States. Breakouts are caused by fluctuating hormone levels, bacteria in the skin, and dirt and oils produced by glands in the hair follicle. Considering that about 60…
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Cellulite is caused by deposits of fat underneath the skin–called subcutaneous fat–that reduce smoothness and evenness of the skin and lead to a dimpled appearance. Women’s subcutaneous fat cells are covered by a thinner layer of skin than men’s, so…
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Body odor is not only embarrassing, but it can have negative professional and social implications if left unchecked. The Mayo Clinic notes that body odor results from bacterial growth that occurs as a natural result of the secretion of fatty…
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Most cultures around the world have used some form of sweat bath for thousands of years. Sauna bathing is the traditional heat therapy used by the people of Finland for more than 2,000 years. Saunas come in two types–dry heat…
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If you have a hard time controlling your acne breakouts, chances are you have tried some of the over-the-counter (OTC) products that claim to provide miraculous results. However, before running to the nearest drugstore, you may want to take a…
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Oily hair can be difficult to style and often appears greasy and lifeless. It can result from the overproduction of sebum, the natural oil produced by hair follicles. Excess sebum production can occur during periods of hormonal change such as…
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Rogaine is available in two strengths–2 percent and 5 percent, with the 5 percent product recommended only for men. Women tend to experience better results with the 5 percent product, but it can cause hair growth on the forehead. The…
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Overview Liver spots—also called age spots or lentigines—are the buildup of dark pigment in your skin. This pigment, called melanin, is the same type used to give color to your skin. However, liver spots occur when the melanin builds up…
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There are a number of over-the-counter treatments for acne. Some work better than others, depending on the active ingredient found in the mixture. The effectiveness of a given product is often based on its ability to remove dead skin, dry…
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Shingles refers to a painful rash that develops as a result of the varicella-zoster virus. The Mayo Clinic says that signs of shingles include a numbness, pain or burning that occurs on one side of the body. In some instances,…
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Out of the more than 100,000 hairs on the average scalp, 50 to 100 hairs will fall out, or shed, every day simply due to hair’s natural growth cycle. But if you lose much more hair than that on a…
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The American Hair Loss Association explains that hair loss in women is often associated with androgenetic alopecia, a condition more commonly known as female pattern baldness. This form of hair loss is similar to that in men. Testosterone is converted…
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Hangnails occur when a sliver of skin splits off from a fingernail. This often causes pain, especially when the hangnail catches onto an object. Hangnails usually occur as a result of nail biting or when the skin around the nail…
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Stretch marks are discolored streaks in skin that can develop just about anywhere on the body. Common areas vulnerable to stretch marks are the hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, abdomen and chest. They usually surface during adolescence, pregnancy, weight gain or…
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When a person experiences severe acne that affects the skin’s dermal layer, this can cause damage to the skin. As a result, scar tissue forms and a person can be left with numerous acne scars. While acne scars are not…
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