Skin & Hair problems Articles

Do you think of shea butter as a nice skin care product? It has traditionally been used for medicinal purposes as well, and you may benefit too.

Moisturizers are an important part of eczema management. Could African shea butter serve you better than your current choice of emollient?

So many times we’ve seen ugly white flakes on some people’s shoulders; maybe some of us have it too. Dandruff is an unpleasant and embarrassing problem for many people.

Acne is a common complaint of so many people, but do we really know enough about this problem. If we really knew what works and what does not in acne therapy, we could solve this annoying problem.

FDA has received reports of adverse reactions to some temporary skin-staining products. The following information is intended to respond to questions about the safety and legality of such products.

Around 10 percent of people who develop a boil go on to suffer from recurrent boils. What causes repeated furuncles, and more importantly, what can you do to treat recurrent boils?

Boils aren't just a pest while you have them, they may also leave you with a permanent "memento" in the form of a scar. What can you do to prevent boil scars, and what can you do to remove or reduce older scars left over from boils?

Think you have a carbuncle, a larger cluster of boils? Here's what treatment you can expect after you are diagnosed with a carbuncle, and why you should seek medical advice if you think you have one.

Boils are common and usually pretty harmless, but what exactly are boils, how do you make sure your skin lesions is really a boil, and what do you need to know about boil treatment?

Acne is not just a “skin deep” problem. The real issue with acne is how it affects the person who is suffering with it emotionally and mentally.