Skin Care

Intertrigo is a common inflammatory skin disorder which affects areas which are typically in contact with each other – armpits, groin, under the breasts, thighs and abdomen. These areas are called the intertriginous zones. It is a fairly common rash which can occur throughout life.

Causes And Risk Factors For

Bullous pemphigoid is a skin disorder which is characterized by big fluid filled blisters. The blisters tend to develop on those areas of your skin which flex often, like – armpits, lower abdomen, and upper thighs. It is an acute or chronic autoimmune condition and is categorized as a type …

Cylindroma of the skin is a benign tumor which manifests as papules or nodules. It is a slow-growing tumor and is seen in older adults. Characteristically, it usually develops in the head and neck region. Cylindromas are rare benign tumors arising chiefly on the scalp. They are commoner in women. …

Seborrheic keratosis is a rather common benign skin growth seen in older individuals. Seborrheic keratosis can be rather unsightly and nasty, but the growths are not cancerous. On the other hand, occasionally, seborrheic keratosis can be difficult to diagnose and differentiate from melanoma, a very serious type of skin malignancy.…

The skin on the palms and fingers is one of the most sensitive; however it is subjected to some of the heaviest use. The hands are used continually and all the time, and if the skin on the palms gets inflamed and itchy, it can have a major effect on …

Jojoba oil isn’t oil actually; it is liquid wax. It is found in the seeds of the jojoba plant – an evergreen shrub plant which thrives in hot climatic conditions, and is found in the desert areas of Arizona, California, and Mexico.

The jojoba oil very strongly resembles human sebum …

Skin is called sensitive if it is prone to reactions such as – boils, eruptions, pustules, bumps, or erosion. A very dry skin is sensitive since it does not protect the nerve endings in the skin properly. A sensitive skin also has a marked tendency flush easily.

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Psoriasis is a common skin ailment characterized by cells that accumulate very quickly on the surface of the skin. These extra cells of the skin form thick, silver scales and red, itchy patches that may be painful.

Psoriasis is a chronic disorder; and there are periods when the symptoms get …

Red blotches on the face may develop due to a host of reasons; the commonest cause being allergy. However, the condition can be effectively handled at home using natural remedies. In case, your skin fails to respond in 2 to 3 days, you need to visit a dermatologist.

What Causes

A pyogenic granuloma is a fairly common skin growth which is seen as a round, small and bloody red colored lesion. It bleeds a lot because it contains a large number of blood vessels. These growths are known to afflict children and young adults, though they may develop at any …