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Pimple Prevention 2008-02-16 10:28:24 Pimples, zits, blackheads, blemishes, whiteheads… Acne by any other name is still acne. Maybe you break out once a month, or maybe your face looks like a minefield. Either way, you’re not alone. Acne is a really common problem. It usually crops up in the teen years, but acne can affect anyone. Some people, especially [...]
What Causes Pimples? 2008-01-12 09:27:46 Take your pick: Hormones? Stress? Bad luck? Also, you may notice that acne is a much bigger problem for some than for others. Some individuals may be genetically “preprogrammed” to get severe acne, while others go through puberty with only 3 or 4 pimples. Chances are: if you are suffering with acne, at least one [...] Read more:Pimples
How to Get Rid of Hives 2007-12-10 06:23:38 Because hives can be mild or can signal a more serious allergic reaction, you should always consult your health care provider when you get them. If you get hives in your mouth or throat, get help immediately (in severe cases, they can obstruct breathing).
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Skin Hives 2007-11-11 14:27:53 Medical term: Urticaria
What are hives?
Hives
are transient (they come and go), red skin swellings that are extremely itchy and may burn or sting. They are a result of your immune system “overreacting” to something. They can last for a number of hours or even days. As one area of hives disappears, a new area can [...]
Home Remedies for Athletes Foot 2007-10-24 05:34:52 Athletes foot treatment:
Foot Powder. Since foot fungus needs a moist area to grow, parch the fungus. Keep your feet as dry as possible. You can do this by using an over-the counter medicated powder to absorb the moisture from your feet.
Anti-Fungal Cream. If you don’t like using a powder, you should try using an over-the [...] Read more:Remedies
Athlete’s Foot Fungus 2007-10-20 05:37:10 Feet feeling itchy? Is the skin between your toes cracked and dry? Are your feet shedding skin? Well, you may just have a fungal infection, commonly known as athlete’s foot.
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’s foot does not only occur in athletes but can actually happen to anyone. You can catch it from swimming pools, public showers or locker rooms, [...] Read more:Fungus
Nature’s Arsenal Against Acne 2008-03-18 09:09:05 Acne is nothing more than a plugged pore. (Read more about what causes acne). Your sweat glands (technically called sebaceous glands) are stimulated by the rise and fall of testosterone, a male hormone that (surprise) is found in both males and females. Hormone levels in teenagers are anything but stable, and this plays a role [...] Read more:Arsenal
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What To Do About Pimples 2008-04-22 01:40:02 1. If your acne is minor, you could choose to do nothing. With minor outbreaks, pores will eventually clear themselves, and pimples will disappear. In some people this may be a matter of a few, short days, whereas in others, it may take a little longer.
2. You could also use some form of over-the-counter acne [...] Read more:Pimples
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) 2008-09-25 10:47:19 Eczema is a condition in which a person develops a very itchy rash that is red and blotchy. The rash usually appears your face, neck, elbows, knees, or basically anywhere on the body. The affected area typically becomes dry, and flaky. In some rare cases, skin can crack open and/or blisters can occur. Read more:Eczema
Fungal Skin Infections 2008-07-22 03:12:21 Small amounts bacteria and fungus naturally inhabit our skin. Normally, they do not cause any harm and can even be beneficial to our health. But if something goes wrong and these organisms start to overproduce, you can run into some skin problems.
Tinea is a word used to describe fungal skin infections. Read more:Infections
Dry Itchy Skin 2008-05-29 01:35:00 You’re scratching all over and then look down at your arms and your legs: you realize that you look a little like a reptile. When your skin is dry, you can expect rough, flaky patches that can make you go crazy when they start to itch. Dry skin usually occurs in places like your arms, [...] Read more:Itchy