Skin & Hair problems Articles

Although not too many have heard about it- the fact is that Alopecia areata is a very common and specific autoimmune disease, in which the immune system, normally designed to protect the body from foreign invaders, now attacks its own tissue.

It is interesting that the word scleroderma means literally "hardening of the skin" which points out to the one of the possible physical effects of the disease.

Nail-Patella syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormalities of bone, joints, fingernails and kidneys. It is commonly characterized by absent or under-developed kneecaps and thumbnails.

An infection of nail fungus is also called the onychomycosis and it usually occurs when fungi infect one or more nails. This condition is easily recognizable because it usually begins as a white or yellow spot under the tip of nail or nail.

Rosacea is a chronic skin disease characterized by redness and swelling which is primarily localized on the face. Other areas that can be affected are the scalp, neck, ears, chest and back.

Moles are specific clusters of pigmented cells. They usually appear as small, dark brown spots on torso, face, arms and legs, but they can come in a range of colors and can develop virtually anywhere, including scalp, armpits etc.

Shingles is a condition characterized by painful skin blisters which erupt on one side of the face or body. Typically, these blisters occur along the chest, abdomen, back, or face, but they may also affect the neck, limbs, or lower back.

Body modification is not a new age hype. Although many people think body art or body modification is a creation of Western civilization, body art has been around since the dawn of man and has played a major part in all Eastern and many other cultures.

"If you keep picking at it," countless teens are told about their acne, "it will never get better." Knowing what to do about acne, or not do, as the case may be, often is not enough.

We see ads for expensive sunscreens with SPF protection of 50, 70, or even more. But are the chemicals in high-SPF sunscreens safe? Are they worth the money? This article takes a look at real values in sun protection.