Body composition is an important measure of health and fitness as well as a mechanism for assessing the risk for some diseases. Since body habitus, bone structure and muscle mass all affect weight, this number is rarely taken alone as an indicator...
Vitiligo is a fairly mysterious condition that causes patches of depigmentation on skin. It occurs when the cells responsible for skin pigmentation, called melanocytes, die or lose function. Autoimmune and genetic factors are the standard medical...
A skin burn can be a devastating condition physically, emotionally and cosmetically if the burn causes extensive damage. If you cook and accidentally splash hot water on your hand, you may get burned. If you use a curling iron to style your hair,...
Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a decongestant that's typically paired with other drugs so that it can treat a wider range of symptoms. Guaifenesin is the most common partner to phenylephrine HCL due to its ability to act as an expectorant....
Massage therapy is a growing aspect of personal care and nontraditional healing arts. While it's very soothing and relaxing, massage therapy does have its downsides. A licensed therapeutic masseuse has different training and credentials from a...
Wheat gluten sensitivity, gluten intolerance and Celiac disease all relate to the condition in which a person faces negative consequences from the ingestion of wheat, specifically wheat gluten, a chief ingredient in many baked goods, spices and...
Hyaluronic acid, a large molecule made up of glucose, amino acids and polysaccharides, is a component of nerves and connective tissue found in skin, cartilage, tendons and ligaments. Hyaluronic acid forms part of the synovial fluid, which...
Acne is a pimple-inducing skin condition that occurs when subdermal hair follicles get clogged. The most commonly affected regions include the face, neck, shoulders chest and back. Although not considered a severe health concern, acne may cause...
Body fat is an important consideration for women attempting to maintain and optimize health. Too much body fat is associated with diseases of obesity. Experts at the Mayo Clinic note that obesity "increases your risk of...health problems, such as...
Scars occur when the body attempts to repair a wound. Scars can form both internally and externally. Internal scars are usually formed from a surgical procedure and can be extremely painful. External scars, such as acne or keloid scars, typically...
