When you lose weight it can give you a great feeling of self-esteem, and yet unfortunately it can at times have negative side effects. Some people find themselves suffering from loose skin, which can be a very embarrassing experience. It can make you feel rather uncomfortable and fat even though you have already lost a … Read more
Cellulite, edematous-fibro sclerotic panniculopathy, can occur in both genders. However, this condition known as cottage cheese skin is more dominant in the female population. It roughly affects about ninety percent of women. While cellulite is a common condition in women, it is not a result of being obese or overweight. Research proves that cellulite can … Read more
Up to ninety percent of women will experience stretch marks at some point in their lives. Even more, will experience cellulite. These are very common problems, and while they can affect men too, they mainly target women. The solutions for these two pesky problems are seen everywhere. Supermarkets and drug stores are loaded with shelves … Read more
I HAVE A COLD SORE, DOES THIS MEAN THAT I HAVE HERPES? Well, technically, yes. A cold sore is caused by the herpes simplex virus 1. However, there is a distinction between the virus that causes cold sores and the virus that causes genital herpes, which is herpes simplex 2. Because of the connotations that … Read more
There is an old piece of medical advice that suggests putting nothing in your ears smaller than your elbow. The real point of that saying is to use extreme caution when cleaning in and around the ears. It is far too easy to insert small objects into the ear canal itself and cause painful infections … Read more
It’s bound to happen sooner or later. You’re playing tennis or softball, or even going for a walk in the woods, and all of a sudden you get whacked in the eye. It’s obvious from the impact; this injury is going to leave more than a red mark behind. So, what do you do? When … Read more
Splinters to the eye or other delicate parts of the body should be left to the care of medical professionals. Go to the local hospital emergency room to have these injuries addressed there. Any splinter that appears to be buried deep in the skin or to have especially sharp or threatening edges should be seen … Read more
The feet are usually the great forgotten of daily care. And it is a big mistake because you also have to pay attention to them and not only in summer when they show off in sandals. In the winter it is also important that you take care of them because the skin dries out, which … Read more
Each winter time of year, that horrendous danger dry skin plagues a large number of individuals. They go through their days tingling ashy legs, licking dried-out lips, and nursing agonizingly broke hands. Sadly, the greater part of us consider this as unavoidable as snow in January. We wrap up, enduring, and groggily trusting that spring … Read more
Blackheads are just another form of acne and should be treated in a similar fashion. They are caused by the same culprits that create other forms of acne. Blackheads usually concentrate in oily areas of the skin, areas such as the nose, forehead, and chin. These areas of the face have more oil glands than … Read more