According to "Managing Common Dermatoses in Skin of Color," published in the June 2009 scientific journal "Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery," acne is the leading skin problem in patients with skin of color. Skin of color has special...
Blushing is common in shy people, but it can affect any person in childhood or adulthood. Most typically, blushing manifests as excessive heat and redness on the face. According to Sandra Mulkens, who investigated psychological causes of blushing...
As of 2011, there are no peer-reviewed, evidence-based studies on the use of potassium iodide as a treatment for arthritis. The connection between this supplement and arthritis is tenuous, at best. While doctors may prescribe potassium iodide to...
Sports-related acne, also called acne mechanica, tends to occur in areas covered by sports equipment. It is most common in people who suffer from sandpaper acne or non-facial acne and among soldiers stationed in the tropics. Methods for treating...
The skin on the palms of your hands is some of the most sensitive on the body, yet it is also subject to some of the heaviest use. You use your hands constantly, and if the skin on the palms of your hands is itchy or inflamed, this can have a...
Skin irritation on the face or elsewhere on the body can occur for many different reasons. Because many skin conditions and underlying diseases manifest with similar symptoms -- red and itchy skin, for example -- it is essential to seek a...
Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin found in many skin care products as alpha-tocopheryl acetate. This is a form of vitamin E that according to Maret G. Traber, Ph.D., does not oxidise and can be absorbed through the skin and provide antioxidant...
Iodine, discovered by Barnard Courtois in 1811, provides essential health benefits. In developed countries, most people get adequate supplies of iodine through food and iodized salt. In developing countries, the challenge of obtaining adequate...
If you experience red bumps on your skin that are warm to the touch and more than 1 inch in diameter, you may have erythema nodosum. While this condition is usually not serious, some cases are associated with serious diseases, such as Crohn's...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes pain, weakness and malformation of the joints. It is a systemic disease that affects the entire body, including vital organs, the eyes and the skin. Long-term inflammation can...
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream is made by Galderma, an international company founded in1981 as a joint venture between L'Oréal and Nestlé to serve skin-care physicians and dermatology patients. Galderma's products focus on care for...
Salicylic acid is an ingredient used in chemical peels. These treatments, which are safest and most effective when done by a dermatologist, may be just what you need to give your face a nicely polished appearance. But salicylic peels are very mild...
Biotin and MSM show promise for relieving pain, optimizing health and boosting appearance. Generally, consuming these nutrients as naturally present in whole foods is a safe and healthy way to improve the quality of your diet. Increasing intake of...
Rashes are common infant maladies that manifest in nearly 95 percent of neonates. Most skin conditions are relatively benign and can easily be prevented by things such as proper hygiene, vaccinations and vigilant elimination of allergins, while...
Adderall, known generically as dextroamphetamine saccharate, is a central nervous system stimulant. It is used to treat attention deficit disorder--ADD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder--ADHD and narcolepsy, a sleep disorder says the...
Red and itchy facial skin may be caused by anything from red wine to low humidity; your genetic makeup to cosmetic makeup; allergies to acne. A range of skin conditions --- including dermatitis, eczema and rosacea --- can cause red and itchy skin...
Potassium permanganate is a compound formed by the chemical combination of potassium, manganese and glycerin, resulting in an oxidizing agent. Because it doesn't generate toxic byproducts during the oxidation process, potassium permanganate has a...
