Skin and Rashes
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Freckles are brown or beige, flat, circular spots that usually develop on skin which is sun-exposed. People that carry fair complexions and red hair often have higher chances of developing freckles. Freckles may appear on children as young as 1-2 years of age. These freckles may appear in various colors,...
Lipoma is a fatty tissue growth developing slowly between the skin and the layer of muscle underneath. When you touch it, it often feels like dough due to the way you can press it lightly with your finger. Irrespective of age or gender, anyone can have a lipoma, but it is rarely seen in children. Although...
Do you have hives or a rash on your body and want to cure them naturally? Or even better,in the comfort of your own home? Most of the time, a rash appears due to environmental factors or contact with elements that can cause reactions or irritation of the skin. If the rash is widespread, if it stings...
The human body is resilient. It has ways of protecting us from injury. Even if we do get injured, it has its own incredible system of healing. Minor wounds can damage your skin cells, but they can heal within a few days with time and little treatment. Most wounds are shallow and are limited to the outer...
A keloid or a keloid scar is a tough heaped up scar which is risen above the rest of the skin surface. Usually, it has a smooth top and it is purple or pink in color. It has an irregular shape and continues to enlarge over time. Although a keloid is benign and can be left untreated, it can provide a cosmetic...
There are different areas of the body that, due to their disposition and shape, have a tendency to smell bad. Discharge, the armpits or the navel are clear examples of those areas that, if they are not washed regularly and in a correct way, can end up causing bad smell.
But not only hygiene, or lack...
Scabs are a result of the 'proliferative phase' of wound healing. This is when the cells which are able to heal the wound start to go to work. Having a scab on your head can be unsightly or even completely invisible, depending on the size of scab and length of hair. Some may be from mild cuts and abrasions,...
Having a hard lump behind the ear is quite common and there can be various causes for it. While some of the lumps are negligible, others may require immediate medical attention. If you have a lump behind your ear, you will need to find out its cause. Once you identify the cause, you can determine whether...
Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, herpes labialis or oral herpes, are a kind of infection which affect lips or the area around the mouth. They are caused by HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus 1). Cold sores may take as long as 2-3 weeks to heal completely, but the virus causing them will still be laying...
Eosinophilic folliculitis is a recurrent skin disease most commonly occurring in HIV positive individuals for unknown causes. It may also affect HIV negative individuals with the name of Ofuji disease, which is why the cause for Eosinophillic Folliculitis will determine how long it lasts, although it can...
Psoriasis is a skin condition that results from an auto-immune disease in which too many skin cells are produced in the system. These extra cells accumulate on the skin surface, causing red welts that appear as raised, thick, silvery scales on different parts of the body. These welts are itchy and painful...
Coming home after a long day's work and showering is one of the great pleasures of life that we do not pay enough attention to. We can even use certain techniques to make it a more relaxing shower.
Other people need to shower in the morning to start a new day with energy and freshness. Whichever is...
Often the cure for balanitis is simply regular and thorough cleaning of the affected area. As this area is the penis, it is understandable you may be concerned. On the most sensitive part of your most sensitive area, a red skin rash appears. It presents as a red rash on the head of the penis (the glans...
Although it's not the most common type of pain, the armpits may suffer from pain for a variety of reasons. The fact that it's such a sensitive area and is close to the breast may make you worry if you feel sharp pain or notice the area is sore. Whether there's a lump under your armpit or not, you will...
Psoriasis is an unsightly skin condition that can occur on different parts of the body, but it becomes most noticeable if it appears on face. People with psoriasis on face feel uncomfortable in public, as they may not be able to face others with confidence. If you are having a bad flare-up right now,...
Scalp psoriasis is a very common skin condition. Psoriasis is characterized by an itchy feeling accompanied sometimes by pain in the scalp. Psoriasis is caused by the skin regenerating in a period of days rather than the typical month. The skin multiplies too fast and it can become irritated, causing...
Psoriasis is an autoimmune system related disorder characterized by flaky, red patches on skin. Even though the symptoms are visible on the skin, the problem is actually hidden deep inside. T-cells, a type of WBCs, are responsible for giving you psoriasis, as these cells are designed to protect you...
Balanitis is a disease which works similarly to yeast infections, except it solely affects the glans penis of a male penis. The glans penis is the bulbous head of a penis which is covered in foreskin if uncircumcised. As balanitis is often caused by fungal infection, cleanliness is an issue. Uncircumcised...
If you are reading this oneHOWTO article it is likely because you are concerned about a mole or growth on your skin. While it is good to be concerned about any potential health risk, you should know that the majority of moles are completely benign (i.e. harmless). You may this that the moles on your...
When summers strike, we all tend to sweat. Some people sweat a little more than others, but that’s fine. Actually, sweat is a good thing to happen, as it opens up your pores and releases toxins out. But sweating at the wrong times can make things worse and even embarrass you. You would not want those...
You can use turmeric to cure psoriasis by ingesting curcumin capsules, drinking turmeric milk, or applying turmeric paste on your skin.
Turmeric is used in Ayurveda to treat a variety of diseases, but it is especially recommended for skin problems, to lighten the skin, and to remove hair easily. But did...
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Blood blisters are red fluid-filled bumps under the skin. When a mild injury is sustained, such as a pinch, blood is released from the blood vessels and forms a fluid filled sac. The best way to prevent blood blisters is to lower the risk of knocking parts of your body against objects.
For instance,...
Spread through skin contact from one person to the other, scabies is a skin condition that is so itchy that it will drive you crazy. Cause is a barely visible, tiny, 8-legged mite called sarcoptes scabei. This mite is so contagious that it can transfer from a person even through a casual handshake. Then...
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Indian home remedies have proven effective with a number of skin problems, and baby eczema is one of them. Baby eczema is a condition that usually occurs during the first 5 years of a child's life, manifesting itself in a reddening of the skin characterized by thickening, tenderness and scaling in it. This...
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Cold sores are annoying and their symptoms can sometimes even include pain and discomfort. Therefore, it is necessary to take appropriate measures to avoid passing this virus on to other people or even to other parts of the body. At OneHowto we can you show how to prevent the spread of cold cores.
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Oral thrush is an infection which is caused by excessive growth of the fungus Candida, which often affects the tongue first with large white spots or patches, then spreads to the insides of the cheeks, gums and roof of the mouth. To cure this infection, you will need a antifungal treatment prescribed...
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Facial warts can be embarrassing or even worrying, for many people or even worrying, and you may need to see a specialist to find the best treatment to get rid of them. As the face is a very delicate area, we will need to treat these skin lumps, and OneHowTo will show you how to cure facial warts.
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Sometimes small, round fatty lumps may appear under our skin. It is normal to be concerned with large fatty lumps, but generally these so-called sebaceous cysts are an inflammation of the hair follicles, i.e. the small sacs in which cells and other oily substances are formed. If you commonly suffer from...
There is a good news for people who have psoriasis or eczema: you can treat them naturally using hemp oil or cream. Psoriasis and eczema are two conditions whose causes haven't been discovered yet. They are probably linked to both physical and mental factors. While it is hard to focus on the causes,...
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A pilonidal cyst, also known as pilonidal sinus, appears in the sacrococcygeal area, in the middle of back and very close to the inter-gluteal cleft. These cysts occur when a hair enters the subcutaneous tissue and a cyst is formed around the hair to isolate it. It tends to happen to people between 15...
Fatty lumps are cysts that grow under the skin. They are generally benign, and disappear on their own if you lead a healthy lifestyle. However, they are still unsightly and sometimes annoying. They can appear anywhere on our body and not always due to a particular cause, so we are not exempt from suffering...
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Fungi are microbes that live on our skin and in our dead tissue such as the scalp or nails. Fungal infections on skin begin with a small fungal infection rash of red bumps that gradually grows larger and becomes itchy. When fungal infections occur, they can then reach all areas of the body. Although fungal...
Drastic changes in temperature, the cold of winter, the use of inappropriate hair products, internal factors such as hormonal changes or lack of hydration may lead to a very common problem: dry scalp. This condition generates dryness, itching and irritation and also affects the health and appearance of...
A pilonidal cyst is also known as pilonidal abscess or a sacrococcygeal fistula. We're basically talking about an injury that occurs in the midline of the back, particularly at the height of the coccyx, near the gluteal fold or the crack of your buttocks. The cause is a hair penetrating into the subcutaneous...
The red bumps that appear on our upper arms are medically known as keratosis pilaris, a harmless skin condition. This condition doesn't usually cause any symptoms on the sufferer aside from itchiness in the area, however, it is quite unsighty and the majority of sufferers want to get rid of it. While there...
Photosensitive skin conditions rosacea and lupus have lots of common symptoms like facial redness and photosensitve skin. Both skin conditions even show elevated antinuclear antibodies in blood tests. Due to these similarities sometimes dermatologists get confused between rosacea and lupus. But wrong diagnosis...
With the warm weather approaching, you surely will like to wear shorts and sleeveless shirts. But when you start using summer clothes, you might notice little red bumps on your upper arms. These bumps don't usually cause any symptoms aside from light itchiness, but they are hard to eliminate. Cleansers and...
People often confuse between the skin conditions eczema and rosacea. This is because both their symptoms are very similar. In both skin conditions redness and swelling occurs. However, it is important to tell the difference between the two because the inappropriate treatment could make the condition worse....
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Sweat, as well as being annoying, is a cause for concern for many people. Those who sweat excessively feel uncomfortable and insecure; they tend to think that the whole world is staring at them, though this is rarely the case. It is a complex that can eventually lead to insecurity, especially at times...
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Although they are more common in areas such as nails, feet or armpits, where higher humidity and sweating is observed, fungi can affect the skin of any part of the body. There are lots of different types of fungal infections, but they all involve a change in skin colour, alongside symptoms such as peeling,...
Almost everyone has moles and for the most part they are harmless. However it is important to recognize changes in your mole as they can be warning signs that a melanoma may be developing.
This OneHowTo article sets out four simple ways to identify whether your mole could be a melanoma and when to...
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There are many people who wonder on a daily basis why they have red spots on their face. The truth is that this is a question that has many answers. The type of imperfection, colour, texture and size can help determine the causes behind it. Many factors can contribute to spots, sometimes it can be symptomatic...
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Fungi are microorganisms that live in different places, including the human body. They can appear for different reasons and cause different symptoms such as skin irritation and redness that can lead to infections. These infections are usually found in moist areas of our body, since these are the areas...
Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition that affects the greasy areas of the skin such as the scalp, the inner ear and face. This condition causes white or yellow-coloured skin flakes and in some cases may cause redness in the affected area. It is a chronic condition, meaning it is for life but is controllable...
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Inverse psoriasis, sometimes called flexural psoriasis, is a form of the disease that affects areas of the body where there are skin folds. Armpits, the genital area and the area below a woman's breasts are likely to get reverse psoriasis. Instead of the classic rash similar to acne that occurs with...
Psoriasis is a common skin condition which causes thick, silvery scales and itchy, dry, red patches that can be painful. It is caused by a malfunction of the immune system and overproduction of the skin cells responsible for renewing skin layers. Rashes or sores caused by psoriasis usually appear on the elbows,...
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The development of warts can be difficult and stressful to deal with, especially if you have multiple warts to control and cure. If you detect the appearance of warts, it will be critical to visit your dermatologist or medical specialist to initiate appropriate treatment. It is possible to get rid of warts...
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Herpes zoster, known as shingles because of its appearance, is an infection that is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox ('varicella-zoster'). Once a patient has had chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in certain nerves in the body and is reactivated when herpes zoster appears. Specifically, rashes in...
Candida is a fungus that lives in the vaginal flora, urinary tract, mouth, throat and intestines and in correct levels, does not cause any inconvenience to our health. But when our immune system is weakened or affected, their presence may increase giving rise to the infection known as candida, vaginal yeast infection...
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Fungal infections caused by the yeast Candida abicans are very common and usually appear in moist parts of the body such as the oral cavity or in intimate areas. When this infection occurs in the vagina it is called vaginal candidiasis or vaginal yeast infection, and between its frequent symptoms we...
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