Skin & Hair problems Articles

A pimple or a growth on your lip is distressing as it affects your appearance, but we never think about it as being potentially dangerous. Here are some common things that you should be aware about that cause such growths.

The sun produces invisible rays called ultraviolet-A (UVA) and ultraviolet-B (UVB) rays that can cause sunburn, suntan, and sun damage to the skin.

Millions suffer from psoriasis and spend billions of dollars treating and trying to cure this demoralizing skin condition. Medical experts say there is no cure, but the pod of an African tree contains a miraculous component that can reverse psoriasis.

A new treatment for psoriasis has been approved by the FDA, and it is the first of its kind that has been produced. Unlike the usual creams, lotions and tablets, Enstilar® is a foam application.

One of the challenges of taking care of wounds that refuse to heal is that it may be necessary to remove old tissue, as often as every day, so new tissue can form. A new "self-adaptive" wound dressing does this without daily wound care.

Millions across the globe suffer from skin problems like cystic acne which can impact facial appearance. While acne is a very common skin concern, not many are aware of how to tackle it the right way, often picking the acne which aggravates the issue.

Excessive sweating can be embarrassing, but it can also signal that there is something wrong with your body. How do you know if you are sweating too much, and what can you do about it?

A large proportion of people, particularly women, will suffer from some level of dry skin. Men do suffer it as well, but they don’t tend to be concerned about it like women are. But when is dry skin more than just a minor problem?

Golfing is a good way to enjoy the warm sunshine and get some exercise. But what do you do when golfing causes uncomfortable symptoms due to golfer’s vasculitis?

We all know we're supposed to wear sunscreen. But what if some sunscreen actually does more harm than good? Don't rush out into the sun unprotected just yet. Let's take a look at the facts...