Skincare & Beauty

Overview Ursodiol, a prescription medication, treats patients suffering from stones in the gallbladder. According to Drugs.com, an online drug resource, ursodiol can dissolve current stones and prevent new ones from forming. Mayo Clinic states this medication is used when surgical…
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Overview According to the Mayo Clinic, acne can leave behind emotional pockmarks as well as scars and redness on the surface of the skin. Most acne is the result of the bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes. Although acne is not life-threatening,…
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Overview If your hair looks dull, drab and lifeless, you can use items from around the house to add moisture and volume. Hair that is exposed to styling products, heat from blow drying and straightening, and repetitive perming or coloring…
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Overview Acne is a skin condition common among teenagers, although it can affect individuals at any age. While acne does not usually pose a serious health problem, severe cases can lead to permanent scarring. Rosacea is another inflammatory skin condition…
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Overview Hot towel treatments are a luxurious way to de-stress the skin and soften facial hair before a relaxing shave. You can do these treatments at home using common household items. Step 1 Heat up your slow cooker or rice…
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Overview Caring for your skin includes skin-problem prevention, as well as treatment of afflictions and conditions after they occur. In addition to the natural processes of aging, your skin must face the affects of sun, wind, cold, dry air and…
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Overview Once summer rolls around and a man knows that he’ll likely be seen in public without a shirt, he may want to consider his options for back hair removal. There are several temporary and permanent methods that remove hair…
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Chinese literature touts the benefits of massage therapy dating back to 3000 B.C. Once thought to only bring stress relief and relaxation, it is now scientifically proven to benefit overall health and specific health conditions. Not all states require massage…
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Head lice are small parasites that can spread easily among youngsters who are exposed to an infected child, explains Barb Ogg of the University of Nebraska. Infestations must be dealt with quickly to keep the lice from spreading to the…
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Overview Just living takes a toll on your hair’s natural moisture. Most people know that they need to use extra conditioner to protect their hair during extreme weather and be careful not to go overboard with heat and products during…
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Overview When a pore remains open and becomes clogged with oil and dead skin cells, a blackhead can form. The blackhead gets its blackened appearance when exposed to air and oxidation occurs. At first, you may try pore strips and…
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Treating acne scars on African-American skin requires an individualized treatment plan. The treatment plan is based on the skin type of the patient and the type of scar that is present. African-Americans are prone to hyperpigmentation and Keloid scarring as…
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Fluid-filled bags underneath the eyes may make your look more tired than usual. To reduce puffiness around eyes, you must find the underlying cause of the problem. In most cases, puffy eyes are not serious and do not require the…
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Although everyone has facial hair, it is not usually very noticeable on women. However, some women may experience thick, dark hair on their faces, usually on the lip or chin areas. Whether dark facial hair is a natural occurrence or…
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During a hot stone massage, a masseuse places heated, smooth stones on certain parts of the body. Common areas include the spine, palms, toes, chest and face, according to the University of New Hampshire’s Health Center website. The masseuse may…
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For women who want to get rid of unsightly hair, whether it’s on the face or body, there are many hair-removal techniques available, ranging from temporary fixes to permanent options. Some of the most common methods of hair removal include…
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Overview Botox is a medication produced from a toxin generated by Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium responsible for the often fatal poisoning illness, botulism. Known clinically as botulinum toxin A, Botox is one of the more dangerous naturally-occurring neurotoxins. Manufactured by…
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Overview Male-pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, is characterized by a gradual loss of hair. It often begins with a receding hairline just above the temples and thinning of the hair around the crown. Eventually, this hair loss progresses to baldness…
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Overview Goalie pads are arguably the most important piece of a hockey goaltender’s equipment. They protect the goalie from being injured from pucks, sticks, skates and other players. They also help stop the puck. Goalie pads can easily rip, however, since…
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A chest congestion is caused by an infection (viral, bacterial or fungal) in the respiratory region. The common cold is often the cause of chest congestion, although infants are also susceptible to a number of allergies. While over-the-counter medications should…
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According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 80 percent of people ages 11 to 30 have acne at some point. Factors that are believed to be related to acne include an increase of sex hormones in both genders during…
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According to dermatologist Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D., birth control may be considered as an acne treatment for women when topical prescription treatments have not responded to her skin. The Food and Drug Administration has recognized a few contraceptives approved for…
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Perspiration is a normal human function that helps the body remain cool in high ambient heat and during exercise. Perspiration involved in thermoregulation is mostly carried out by the eccrine sweat glands, glands that cover the body and that are…
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Although male-pattern hair loss isn’t helped by vitamin and mineral supplements, there are nutrients that can cause thinning hair or temporary hair loss in women if the nutrient levels are either too low or too high. It’s important for patients…
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A boil, or furuncle as it is more properly called, is an infection of a hair follicle and the surrounding skin, according to Medline Plus of the National Institutes of Health. Boils can be quite painful, especially when the pressure…
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Overview Honey is one of the world’s oldest known cosmetic treatments, and its power to refine and improve skin tone and heal facial irregularities is legendary. The composition of honey will vary because it is a natural product.. But in…
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Overview Jojoba is a small evergreen plant indigenous to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico that produces olive-sized seeds encased in green capsule like flowers. Native Americans used the extracted oil for its therapeutic qualities and as a dietary…
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Overview Spider veins on the nose may be unnerving, but they are most likely asymptomatic and harmless. Spider veins are a sign of impaired blood flow. In the body, veins carry blood back to the heart. When their structures are…
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Overview Excessive shedding of hair after pregnancy is referred to as telogen effluvium and occurs one to five months after pregnancy in approximately half of women in the U.S. According to the American Pregnancy Association, 90 percent of hair on…
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If you develop red, sensitive skin on the face, consider the cause first and then reach for the home remedies. Redness and dryness from sunburn, windburn and poison ivy can look similar to chronic flare-ups of rosacea and atopic dermatitis,…
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