Dermatology 101
Dermatology 101 offers essential information on skin health, common conditions, treatments, and skincare routines, helping individuals understand and care for their skin effectively.
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How to Care for Steri-Strips: A Step-by-Step Guide
Steri-Strips are slim adhesive dressings frequently utilized by surgeons as a supplement to absorbable sutures or after traditional stitches have been taken out. They’re also sold over the counter at local pharmacies for home use. You can use Steri-Strips to help close shallow lacerations or minor wounds, though serious injuries require professional medical attention. (img […]
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Jessner Peel: What You Should Know
Chemical peels have risen in popularity as resurfacing procedures in recent years, but their use as cosmetic treatments dates back to ancient Egypt. (img by Amy Danielle Beauty) Like other chemical peels, a Jessner peel involves applying an acidic solution to the skin to strip away surface layers and stimulate growth of fresher, younger-looking skin. […]
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A Guide to Home Remedies for Boils
Boils are painful, red lumps filled with pus that develop beneath the skin and often require a doctor to drain them. While many cases need medical attention, some home treatments — such as warm compresses and diluted tea tree oil — may provide relief. Boils can expand to the size of a baseball. Very large […]
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Home Remedies for Scabies
What is scabies? Scabies is a skin problem caused by minuscule mites known as Sarcoptes scabiei. These mites tunnel into the skin, producing intense itching and irritation, and the females deposit eggs beneath the skin’s surface. After several days the eggs hatch, the larvae migrate to the skin surface, and the cycle continues. Scabies can […]
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Poikiloderma
Poikiloderma describes a condition in which the skin becomes discolored and undergoes structural changes. Clinicians view poikiloderma as a cluster of signs rather than a distinct single disease. The condition is relatively common and long-standing, but it is not life-threatening. Poikiloderma may be inherited, meaning you are born with it, or it can be acquired […]
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8 Home Remedies for Ringworm
Several home treatments, including essential oils, aloe vera, and turmeric, might help clear up a ringworm infection. If symptoms don’t improve within 2 weeks, consult a physician, since ringworm spreads easily. Despite the name, ringworm isn’t caused by a worm or any living parasite. It’s a skin condition produced by a fungus known as tinea. […]
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What You Should Know About Adult Diaper Rash
Overview Diaper rash can affect anyone who uses diapers or incontinence briefs, whether they’re adults, infants, or young children. In grown-ups, signs are similar to those seen in babies and toddlers and may include pink-to-red colored patches, peeling, or irritated-looking skin. Often, diaper rash results from not changing diapers frequently enough, which allows urine and […]
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What Causes a Rash on the Butt?
A rash on the buttocks can arise from multiple sources. It might be triggered by an allergic reaction, a virus, a fungal or bacterial infection, or another medical issue. A rash is any patch of irritated or inflamed skin. They commonly itch and hurt and can present differently depending on skin tone. While many rashes […]
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Why Do I Have Ridges in My Fingernails?
Your fingernails can disclose much about your overall health. A frequent alteration is the emergence of vertical or horizontal ridges. Below is an explanation of why fingernail ridges form and what they might indicate. (img by Organic Olivia) Pictures of ridges in fingernails Vertical ridges in nails Vertical ridges are grooves that extend from the […]
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Rhus Toxicodendron
Rhus toxicodendron is a remedy used in homeopathy, commonly associated with poison ivy. It is also referred to as Toxicodendron pubescens and Toxicodendron radicans. Although poison ivy may seem an unlikely source for treatment, preparations derived from it are employed to address a variety of issues, such as: cramps muscle strains sprains restless legs syndrome […]