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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7 Safe Home Remedies for Removing Milia
Milia frequently clear up on their own in infants, but adults often have them extracted or removed. Certain products can help them disappear sooner and reduce the chance of new ones forming. Milia are tiny white papules that show up on the skin. They most commonly appear in clusters on the nose, cheeks, and chin, […]
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How to Make Aloe Vera Gel
The aloe vera plant is a succulent that stores water in its leaves as a clear gel. This gel is highly hydrating and ideal for soothing sunburns, insect bites, small cuts or abrasions, and other skin complaints. (img by Healthshots) Many commercial aloe vera products include potentially unhealthy additives like colorants. This article shows how […]
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A Guide to Ketoconazole Shampoo
Ketoconazole shampoo is a topical medicated wash formulated to treat fungal infections of the scalp. It’s commonly used for conditions like persistent dandruff and scalp psoriasis. Shampoos with ketoconazole are sold both over the counter (OTC) and via prescription from a healthcare provider. (img by Brandclub) Ketoconazole shampoo uses Ketoconazole shampoo can be helpful for […]
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Bandaging Your Hand Following Injury
If you’ve hurt your hand, wrapping it can help lower swelling, limit motion, and support the muscles, bones, and joints. Certain hand injuries tend to heal better with a bandage. These include: fractures, sprains, and strains wounds such as cuts and animal bites burns Many minor hand injuries will mend on their own. More severe […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Tattoo Removal
Tattoos are a widespread form of self-expression but are generally permanent. The price and success of removing a tattoo depend on the technique used, and also determine how long you might feel pain or discomfort afterward. about having ink removed? There are several approaches to consider: laser removal surgical excision dermabrasion Tattoo removal usually produces […]
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Try One of These 10 Home Remedies for Toenail Fungus
You might be able to address toenail fungus at home using certain essential oils and other agents with antimicrobial and antifungal activity, such as Vicks VapoRub. (img by GoodRx) Toenail fungus, medically known as onychomycosis, is a frequent fungal infection of the toenail. The most obvious sign is a white, brown, or yellow discoloration affecting […]
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8 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Cysts
A cyst is typically benign, but you should consult a physician if you want it removed. Some home approaches, like using a warm compress, can ease discomfort or lessen symptoms. (img by WebMD) What is a cyst? Cysts are firm or soft lumps filled with different materials that develop in the body. There are several […]
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What Is This Bump on My Cartilage Piercing and What Should I Do?
Piercings can sometimes lead to bumps and scar tissue. How you treat them depends on the underlying cause, but common approaches include routinely cleansing the pierced area and jewelry and switching to jewelry made from specific materials. (img by LeAF Academy) Cartilage piercings take considerably longer to heal than earlobe piercings and are more susceptible […]
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Low Cheekbones vs. High Cheekbones: What’s the Difference?
Whether your cheekbones sit high or low is largely determined by heredity. That said, makeup techniques and cosmetic procedures can change how pronounced they look. (img by Aesthetica Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center) Your cheekbones are the bony framework beneath the skin of your face, primarily the malar bones. When these malar bones lie nearer […]
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What Causes an Innie or Outie Belly Button?
Your navel is a scar left where the umbilical cord once connected you to your mother. How that area healed after the cord fell off determines the final look of your belly button. Although a belly button isn’t quite as distinctive as a fingerprint, there are still many varieties. The primary classification is whether the […]