Boils, which look like large pimples, are tender, red bumps on the skin caused by bacteria. Boils are typically minor infections that can be treated at home. However, if your toddler is experiencing a lot of pain, develops a fever or develops a...
A stye is an infection of the oil-producing glands on your eyelids. Bacteria present in these glands, called the sebaceous glands, cause an inflammation that forms a bump called a stye, or a hordeolum. Styes can swell and become red and painful....
Ear piercing has become a popular and simple way to display ear jewelry. When pierced, ear lobes need a starter stud to keep the hole open and allow proper healing. Starter studs are generally made of stainless steel or gold and have two pieces,...
Blisters are a common ailment of the hands, which can be a result of friction-related damage, or burns. It is important to try to keep the skin over a blister intact, as this will help prevent infection and further skin damage. If the blister...
An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail grows into the skin at the edges of your toe. In the beginning stages of an ingrown toenail, the area might appear irritated and swollen. As it becomes infected, increased swelling and pain is likely to...
Depilatory creams dissolve unwanted hair without damaging the root and follicle, according to Health Services at Columbia. Applied according to manufacturer's instructions, depilatory creams are less likely to irritate the skin during hair...
Ingrown nails are common, particularly on the large toe. Typically, improper trimming or grooming of the nail and wearing ill-fitting shoes are the cause, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Other causes include the nail...
Parents everywhere stock their medicine cabinets each year in anticipation of one of the most universal hazards of being a kid --- getting skinned knees. Most cases of skinned knees are superficial wounds and do not require professional medical...
Electricity powers many appliances. It can also pass through the human body and can rapidly cause burn injuries. Electrical burns, like most other kinds of burns, can be treated in several different ways depending on the severity of the injury....
Children's burns do not always require emergency medical treatment in a hospital. Through a child's daily life injuries happen, such as minor burns from steam, a hot surface or open flame. The key to treating minor burns is immediate response to...
Ingrown toenails are not only a nuisance--they're painful, too. A variety of factors can cause them, from improperly trimmed toenails to tight shoes to injuries, says MayoClinic.com. You should always seek medical treatment if your ingrown toenail...
Scars and wounds, whether from an injury or as the result of a surgical procedure, must heal quickly and properly to minimize infection and scarring. That's why you should always pay close attention to your health care provider when she explains...
Acne is an embarrassing yet common skin condition which is most often caused by bacteria on the skin, excess oil in the glands or hormonal fluctuations. Treatments like acne creams and gels can be helpful in fighting acne yet they do not always...
Chapped nipples commonly develop during nursing and occur when the skin on the nipples becomes too dry or when moisture and friction irritate the delicate skin, causing it to peel or crack. Chapping is usually a temporary symptom that should not...
Antibacterial ointment is valuable to any household which treats a fair amount of minor abrasions and lacerations. For years, conventional wisdom held that the best way to treat small scrapes and cuts was to let them "air," and not use...
A skin blister is a round area of surface skin that is filled with fluid, appearing like a bump or bubble. The fluid can be either clear or filled with pus or blood. Blisters typically appear on the skin on hands and feet, although they can appear...
Surgical procedures on the arm can leave visible scars. They may cause discoloration to the skin and in many cases a change in the skin's texture. Many see their scars as an unsightly mark upon their otherwise perfect skin. Methods to hide...
Although ingrown nails commonly occur on the foot, the condition can also affect your hands. The Western Pennsylvania Hospital explains that ingrown fingernails do not grow above the flesh as they should, but instead grow into it. The result is a...
Ingrown pubic hairs aren't medically dangerous and don't usually cause infections or health problems, according to MayoClinic.com, but they can be painful, not to mention unsightly. They can occur all over the body, anywhere you shave or wax. The...
Boiling water is a common source of burn injuries. Water boils at a temperature of 100 degrees C, which can damage any skin tissue that comes into contact with the water. Burns come in three different degrees: first, second and third degree burns....
Ingrown hairs occur when individual hairs become trapped in your skin's follicles. Shaving, waxing and sugaring increase your risk of developing ingrown hairs because these hair removal methods affect regrowth. According to the Mayo Clinic, avoid...
A first-degree burn only affects the outer layer of skin, although it may cause extreme pain, redness and swelling. A second-degree burn penetrates the underlying layer of skin and causes blistering. Third-degree burns are the most severe, causing...
If your eyebrow maintenance feels less like a beauty routine and more like yard work, preventing regrowth might make your life easier. Eyebrows can be difficult to approach, from a hair control perspective, because you want to lose hair in one...
Laser tattoo removal treatments can leave you with a burn that you should treat like a sunburn, according to TattooHealth.org. You can control the general symptoms of the burn by applying 1 percent hydrocortisone cream, drinking plenty of water...
Mole removal involves the excision of a mole, or melanocytic nevus, for biopsy or for cosmetic reasons. The procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis, often in a dermatologist's office. Your doctor may use a scalpel to cut the mole...
Tattoos permanently etch images beneath the top layer of the skin, which can result in sores and bleeding. If the tattoo becomes infected as it heals, scars may form, which can damage the skin and ruin the look of the tattoo. Laser tattoo removal...
Splinters occur when a foreign object becomes lodged under the skin. Small slivers of wood are common splinters, but glass, plastic, fiberglass or metal also may become embedded under the skin. Splinters usually cause minor pain. Swelling and...
Scarring of the skin is due to injury such as shallow cuts or deep lesions. As your skin heals, scar tissue also forms, leaving you with a red, raised or sunken imperfection. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, scarring is...
Blackheads on your ear occur the same way they do on your face. Sweat, body oil, dirt and skin cells get trapped in one of your pores and that impaction causes a blackhead, according to the Mayo Clinic's website. Talking on the phone, habitually...
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