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…
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…
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…
Blackheads form when the openings of your hair follicles get clogged with oil and dead skin. Due to these oil oxidize, they darken, giving blackheads their trademark color. People of any age can have problems with blackheads on their skin, but most often it is an issue during the teenage and adolescent years. We all…
Dandruff is a common skin condition, generally affecting the scalp, especially in the winters. Dandruff is the result of excessive shedding of dead cells from the scalp. In this case it’s not contagious, but on the other hand, occurs due to growth of fungal infection on the scalp and is an infectious condition. Dandruff is…
Acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), which is a more scientific way to describe heartburn, affects 50 percent of Americans. Although used interchangeably, there is a difference between heartburn and acid reflux. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid regurgitates up into the esophagus. Reflux is the cause of heartburn. However, some people have Acid…
Gum bleeding is very common and many people suffer from it. This is usually caused due to poor oral hygiene, but may also be indicative of other health conditions like pregnancy, vitamin deficiency, scurvy, leukemia or many other kinds of infections. A visit to your dentist is highly recommended, however you can take some steps…
What is dandruff? Dandruff is the shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp, it is a common condition, which is marked by itching. Dandruff is primarily an aesthetic problem, which many people find unattractive or embarrassing. There is nothing medically serious about it. It will not lead to baldness, and it is not contagious….