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Drinking Alcohol and its Effects on the Skin
Drinking Alcohol and its Effects on the Skin
Many people like and even love to drink alcohol and have no reservations about why they do. Some individuals drink because of stress, grief over the loss of a loved one -- be it death, separation or a job, tragedy or trauma -- whatever the cause...
Skin Discoloration Affects People of all Races and Colors
Skin discoloration is a problem we all face at different times of our lives. It attacks the young and old, and it is no respecter of persons. It affects all races, color and creed. It can be a problem for many people, particularly women and those in professions or hobbies in which their physical appearance is the first thing people see.
Dealing With Actinic Keratosis
Dealing With Actinic Keratosis
Actinic keratosis (AK), also called solar keratosis, is the name given to the rough, scaled, flaked and sometimes crusty small plaque or warty-like growth(s) on the skin that may or may not itch.
Hair Loss Can Be Tragic
Hair Loss Can Be Tragic
Hair plays an important role in everyone's life and sometimes it is what defines us and the way we conduct our lives.
Skin And Hair Changes During Pregnancy
Skin And Hair Changes During Pregnancy
Pregnancy should be a beautiful experience for all women, but sometimes the changes that occur to a woman's body could make her want to change her mind about the other potential bringing life into the world offers, especially if it was difficult.
The complexity of shingles
The complexity of shingles
Shingles, medically known as herpes or varicella zoster, is an undesirably painful skin rash. It is a rash that tends to appear as a broad band or as a strip, and affects only one side of the body or face at any given time in the majority of people.
Usually this skin rash is seen in the older population but younger individuals and children are not immune to it and can acquire it. Others that may...
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is a condition of the scalp where scarring of the scalp skin is involved.
Dealing With Those Unsightly Razor Bumps
Dealing With Those Unsightly Razor Bumps
Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), otherwise known as razor bumps or shaving bumps, is a common cutaneous or skin condition of the beard, neck and even the pubic area.
Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra Is The Fancy Medical Name Given To Common Mole-Like Lesions
Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN) is the fancy medical name given to the common mole-like lesions that are seen more frequently on the face and neck of pigmented skin individuals.
There Are A Number Of Treament Options Available To People with Spider And Varicose Veins
There Are A Number Of Treament Options Available To People with Spider And Varicose Veins
Spider and varicose veins are two of the most undesirable findings on anyone's body, particularly for women who want spot and problem-free skin.