Eczema is a chronic dermatological problem characterized by leathery, red, dry, and scaly rashes. There may also be crusting and oozing blisters present. It is also known as infantile eczema, atopic dermatitis, and atopic eczema.
Skin dryness is extremely common and a lot of factors cause this. Dry skin can be caused by genetics, diseases, dry air, long exposure to water, skin care products, tight clothing, hot showers,  and medications. A dry skin can be uncomfortable and unpleasant to the eyes. To make matters most, it can be really itching and disturbing. Having dry skin has a lot to tell about your nutritional status, body stress, fluid balance and lifestyle. Our skin is soft and supple because of tiny structures such as glands that lubricate and protect our skin. These protect our skin from dryness and cracking and also has a bactericidal effect that is why sweating is a also a protective mechanism of our body to maintain hydration of the body and skin. Proper hydration also is imperative to make our skin look and feel supple and smooth. Continue reading
The skin is the outer covering of the human body. It is the largest organ system of the body. No matter how you think of it, the skin is very important. It covers and protects the insides of our body and has many other functions such as providing a anatomical barrier from pathogens and damage between internal organs. It also helps the body maintain a normal temperature. Its pigments protect us from the damaging ultraviolet rays of the sun. We also get the natural vitamin D from the sun through our skin. Continue reading
Losing weight is great but what if you get a souvenir after all that effort like loose skin? It is very unsightly to see all that loose skin in obvious places of your body after you lose a significant amount of weight. When loose skin is left, all you can do is to have them surgically removed and aesthetically repaired so that you may have the reward of looking at your slimmer body without unnecessary skin hanging about.
Psoriasis is a non contagious persistent skin disease causing the skin cells to build up quickly on the skin, producing a dense and itchy scale, dry and reddish patches that sometimes have a hurtful feeling. It is formed in a certain areas of condensed skin which consist of dead skin cells. Psoriasis can be related to an irregular reaction of the immune system that leads to swelling or inflammation. Continue reading
Women are so caught up with the aging process that they want to make sure that they look younger than they should at their age. There are so many ways to escape aging or at least to delay it a few years more. Common signs that you are already aging are jowls at the side of the mouth, sagging cheeks, crow’s feet, dark circles under the eyes, nasal facial folds, and dry skin. You could deal with it while you are still young by either taking supplements or living healthy or undergoing surgery. Continue reading
When you refer to your physical appearance, the overall condition of your skin is given the highest consideration. As much as possible, marks and discolorations should be at a minimum to really exhibit the amount of care that you give to yourself. Aeshetics and cosmetics step in when it comes to female appearance. Discoloration, no matter how minimal, is always an area of concern, especially to women. Hyperpigmentation are the usual culprits in skin discoloration. This is very noticeable especially when it occurs in the facial area. Concealers and foundations are often applied by women to certain areas of their face where hyperpigmentation is very evident.
Infections are always part of everyday living. Candidias is is brought about by an overpopulation of a certain type of fungus in virtually any area of your body. This is considered as the most common type of yeast infection that proliferates in moist and warm body areas like the vagina, oral cavity, skin (lower abdomen, under the breast), underarms, and nailbed. Vaginal candidiasis can be resistant to some treatments and nailbed yeast infections take longer to treat. This type of infection may be considered as a sign or symptom of leukemia, AIDS, or diabetes.
As the standards of health rise, more and more people resort to alternative medicine for their organic ingredients. Scientific researchers continue to discover and develop many plants so that they may be able to harness their health benefits.
Food additives make food experience a lot tastier, more aromatic, more colorful or more nutritious. A well known food flavor enhancer is the monosodium glutamate or MSG. It is a food additive that is widely used in the whole world. Continue reading