Acne can leave behind obnoxious scars, especially if you scratch at or pick your pimples while they are still healing, says dermatologist Jeannette Graf. While these scars typically fade on their own, you can help reduce their appearance by...
Red, chapped lips are inevitable when you don't protect them from the elements. Exposure to cold, dry air, wind and sun can lead to dehydration and ultimately unattractive cracking, flaking and redness. Audrey Kunin, M.D., points out that...
Bio-medicine refers to medical practices that use research and study of the history of medicine to treat a broad range of medical ailments. Topical creams and ointments are commonly used in bio-medicine. These medications are absorbed through the...
Over-the-counter, or OTC, medications such as topical analgesics and corticosteroid creams can relieve hemorrhoid symptoms. However, these OTC medications offer only temporary relief of symptoms and don't stop hemorrhoids from returning. Studies...
Cracked, dry feet are a painful nuisance that sometimes leads to infection. If you are diabetic and have any problems with your feet, see your doctor right away, as you may be prone to serious complications. If you are not diabetic, you may be...
Chapped lips can be annoying and unsightly. They affect everyone, from babies to the elderly, and can have a variety of causes, but most people complain about chapping during the cold, dry months of winter. Fortunately, chapped lips are also easy...
Chapped lips are unsightly and annoying at best, and painful and prone to infection at worst. Anything that strips moisture from around your mouth, such as dry air, cold, wind or sun may contribute to chapped lips, according to dermatologist...
Consistent exposure to dry air can cause your lips to become chapped, dry and raw, according to Discovery Health. Health problems and harmful habits can make chapped lips even worse. Remedying your chapped, dry lips involves taking preventative...
Chapped lips are more than just annoying, they can be downright dangerous. The tiny cracks and fissures in the lips can harbor bacteria and cause infection. Once you've cured your chapped lips, prevent a recurrence by continuing to apply lip balm...
MedlinePlus states that eczema is a term used for various skin conditions that result in itchy, red and irritated rashes throughout the body. Eczema is primarily found in children who tend to grow out of it by adulthood, but some maintain the...
When you go to the wilderness to get away from it all, you do just that. "All" includes your medicine cabinet, the pharmacy and the emergency room. Therefore, it is important to take a first-aid kit with you and know how to use it. General things...
Shaving the legs is designed to make the skin appear smoother, softer and hair free. Unfortunately, several conditions such as shaving too closely or using a dull razor blade can cause ingrown hairs and ugly red pimples to erupt on the legs....
Splitting skin on the bottom of your toes after swimming can be bothersome, especially if it is painful. It can be caused by many factors, infections and conditions, some that require the attention of a doctor. Because symptoms can be extreme,...
Breastfed babies are less likely to suffer from food allergies than their formula-fed peers, according to the La Leche League. Some babies, however, are allergic to foods that their mothers ingest while nursing. The most common food to cause a...
Diaper rash ointment prevents, treats and comforts your baby's bottom after it becomes sore, red, itchy or irritated after a wet diaper. There are two types of ointment, petroleum and zinc oxide, and both are useful for certain symptoms. Keep the...
Accidents are unexpected by their very nature and knowing what to do in an emergency is what first aid is all about. The self-confidence you gain from knowing first aid procedures and how to act in an emergency cannot be overstated; it could be...
The health of your skin, not to mention your bones and immune system, depends on vitamin A. This vitamin can be used as a topical or oral medication to treat skin disorders like psoriasis or acne. It is not effective as a treatment for eczema....
After an emergency, citizens may have to manage on their own for days until government agencies can come to the rescue, according to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency. Everyone should have at least a three-day supply of food and water,...
According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, hemorrhoids are a common problem. Hemorrhoids are usually not serious but can cause anal swelling, pain, bleeding or itching. A study published in the April 2004 issue of...
Sore, red, chapped lips can crack open when you eat, drink, talk and smile. Blisters on the lips can make the problem even more painful. Although you can treat and prevent most cases of chapped and blistered lips through home care, mouth sores and...
While dry skin can seem rather innocuous, cracked soles of the feet can often itch, burn and even bleed, making you vulnerable to infection. Fortunately, medical experts have several recommendations for treating dry and cracked soles of the feet,...
Hemorrhoids (also sometimes called piles) are the result of veins in the anus and rectum becoming swollen and inflamed. Hemorrhoids can be caused by strain put on the veins during bowel movements or as a result of pregnancy. One of the main risks...
Skin is a protective covering meant to guard the internal systems from infection. When skin develops a break, your body will take measures to isolate the break and fight bacteria by forming a film or crust. This is true regardless of what caused...
At approximately 6 to 10 months, your baby will take off on all fours and start to explore her world. Once the scooting turns into marathon crawling sessions, your may notice your baby's knees looking red, scuffed or irritated. Most babies get...
While burns caused by tanning beds and exposure to the sun's UV rays have similar symptoms and treatments, tanning bed burns can occur with less exposure. This is because the ultraviolet light inside a tanning bed is highly concentrated. According...
Razor bumps in the pubic area are caused by ingrown hairs. When you shave or remove pubic hairs, the hair may grow out of the follicle and then curve back into the skin or it may begin to grow and then curve enough to grow through the hair...
Blackheads are caused by clogged pores and manifest as ugly black marks on your skin. Caused by excess oil on your skin, you can prevent blackheads with good skin-care practices. If you already have blackheads, you can dissolve them away to get...
Many people have better looking skin than they realize but it is hidden by unevenness. Rough skin can be caused by dryness, calluses, razor bumps, a buildup of dead skin cells or other skin conditions or ailments. It does not take much to smooth...
Ingrown hairs are an unfortunate and sometimes painful side effect of grooming.When you remove hair, especially curly hair, it can get trapped below the surface of the skin as it grows back and eventually lead to inflammation or infection....
