You are good when it comes to taking care of yourself. You’re on top of all of the health screenings that are important for your well-being, such as cholesterol screening and a colonoscopy. However, there might be one area that you tend to overlook. Don’t forget about your skin. As
Spider and varicose veins have similar causes. The basic difference is in the size of the affected veins. Spider veins develop in the small vessels, or capillaries, that are located closer to the surface of the skin. Their purpose is to deliver blood flow to all the tissue in the
Acne is a common skin condition. There are three main types of acne, including mild, moderate, or severe. Each type has different recommended acne treatments. Mild acne usually consists of whiteheads and blackheads, moderate acne has pimples or zits, and severe acne has painful cysts that go deeper in the
Mature adults often find that dynamic wrinkling becomes much more apparent when the facial muscles are contracted. When we smile or frown, these fine lines appear and can significantly alter the way we look. Surgical operations are costly and often don’t result in smoother skin. Abrasive resurfacing techniques can discolor
A skin tag is a benign growth that consists of a small flap of skin attached to the body by a stalk. They most commonly appear in the groin area, under the breasts, in the armpits or on the back, chest or neck. Older people and women, especially heavy women,
If you have red places on your skin that are accompanied by a stubborn itch, you may be wondering what is causing it. You may have heard about skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema and are wondering if you have one of the conditions. You may even find yourself asking
Living with any type of cancer can be frightening, and skin cancer is no different. Skin cancer is one of the most noticeable forms of cancer, especially when it affects your face or your scalp. It’s visible for all of the world to see and can disfigure you, especially if
If you are the victim of varicose veins on your legs, it can be really embarrassing. You feel like you can’t let your legs see the light of day anymore. Ever since you noticed the enlarged rope-like veins that are wriggling across your legs, you have covered them up. You
Most of us would like to say goodbye to the wrinkles on our face. However, we do not want to use a treatment that could possibly cause some serious negative side effects. We do not want to go through something that is highly uncomfortable or that can leave our skin
Scientists say there are over 1.5 million species of fungi on Earth. Fortunately, only about 300 species make people ill. Treatment for a fungal infection and the corresponding rashes, therefore, depends on the species involved and its location. Fungal infections can be superficial or systemic. Superficial infections attack the skin
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