Scabies, also known colloquially as the seven-year itch, is a contagious skin infection commonly seen in children and young adults. Scabies is caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei, they burrow under the skin to lay their eggs, and they create bacterial infections in the process. The characteristic symptoms of a scabies infection include…
Glossy, thick and beautiful hair was a sign of good health and can increase confidence, so people in general and women in particular have always paid a lot of interest to their hair care. It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs every day as a normal part of the renewal process of the…
Hives also called as urticaria is a kind of skin rash notable for pale red, raised, itchy bumps, each one characteristically lasts no longer than six to 12 hours. Hives are common, affecting between 10 and 20 percent of people at some point in their lives, and typically is not associated with long-term or serious…
Summer’s here, for many of us that means more time outside, but sunburn is the bane of summertime. Sunburn is caused by the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Too much exposure to UV light can damage your skin, making it red and painful. Pain is usually most extreme 6 to 48 hours after exposure. The burn continues…
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that common triggers include sun exposure, extreme heat or cold, emotional stress, strenuous exercise, spicy foods and alcohol. Anyone can suffer from rosacea, but it most commonly affects middle-aged women who have fair skin. It has a peak age of onset between 30 and 60. Rosacea typically begins as…
As summer approaches, most people spend more time outdoors; and with that comes the chance of developing a poison ivy allergy. Seven out of 10 people are allergic to poison ivy, making this the world’s most common allergy. Symptoms of allergies from poison ivy appears within 12 to 48 hours after exposure, include extreme itchiness…
Canker sores, which are sometimes called mouth ulcers, are blisters that develop in the mouth and whitish oval formations. It may only be the size of a pencil eraser, but a canker sore can be hard to ignore, that often cause severe discomfort while the affected person chews, speaks, or drinks fluids. The condition is…
Ringworm, also known as tinea, is a common skin infection that is caused by fungus, and is related to other fungal infections such as ringworm of the scalp, athlete’s foot and jock itch. You’ll know you are experiencing ringworm when you notice scaly, itchy, round red spots on your skin. Ringworm can spread to other…
The mosquitoes consume blood from living vertebrates, including humans, they are always ready to attack us with their sharp needles. Mosquitoes can carry life-threatening diseases, but for many people, torturous itchiness feels like more of a threat. While you can buy treatments for mosquito bites, there are a lot of home remedies that can relieve…
Home remedies for pink eye will help reduce your pain and to get quick relief. Pink eye (also known as conjunctivitis) is an uncomfortable eye illness caused by allergies or infections. It can occur due to viruses, bacteria, and allergies. All types of pink eye cause itching, swelling, redness and watery eyes. Generally, pink eye…