According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, eczema affects between ten and 20 percent of children and between one and three percent of adults. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, often begins in childhood and continues...
Stress is common for just about everyone who deals with a job, family and responsibilities. Many stress symptoms are emotional, like excess worry and impaired concentration. But stress can manifest itself physically, too. Most have reactions like...
Having the skin of your fingers change color and peel can be frightening, particularly if you don't know what's causing the condition. In many cases, however, it is not a sign of something serious, although it might be causing you discomfort. A...
Often referred to as heel fissures, cracked heels are typically a result of dry skin. Environmental and mechanical factors, including low humidity, hot weather, walking and even excess weight, can cause the skin of the heels to dry, thicken and...
Itchy, oozing skin is a general term that describes a skin irritation or rash involving the abnormal production and draining of small associated blisters. Common causes for this condition include the skin disorders eczema and allergic contact...
