Skin Health - Others
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A heat rash, also known as miliaria or sweat rash, is a very common condition in which certain parts of the skin sting or feel prickly due to excessive heat. Although not a dangerous condition, this rash may itch a lot and make a person feel extremely uncomfortable. This rash usually occurs due to excessive...
There are natural ingredients and cosmetic products that can inhibit melanin synthesis. For instance, vitamin C commonly found in broccoli and citric fruits has antioxidant properties that reduce melanin production in the body. Also, many medical professional prescribe creams and serums for skin whitening...
Melanin is a skin pigment found in almost all organisms on the earth, including humans. It is produced by melanocytes in a variety of shades, ranging from dark brown to yellowish red. The color and amount of melanin in your skin largely depends on your genetic makeup. Many people, especially in the warmer...
Moles are what we call those small round shaped brown spots on the skin. Many people are born with a few moles on their skin and as they age some new moles may develop while others may disappear. They are brown or red colored as a result of melanocyte cells that gift them with this pigment on the skin....
Sometimes due to environmental factors or the cosmetic products we use, small bumps can develop on our bodies. These are often pimples, spots or other little irritants that eventually clear up and are forgotten about. Whilst it's common to see these on our skin, sometimes they also develop on our scalp....
Spotting a red mole on the skin is worrisome for most of us. What it exactly is? Is it something serious? While paying attention to the spots and growths on your skin is wise, there is no need to panic. A mole is just a skin growth that happens when the cells that produce color in your skin start growing...
The appearance of red moles on the skin can be alarming. Also called as cherry angiomas, these are unsightly, but usually harmless. Basically, these are benign growths on the skin, purplish or red in color. In most cases, these are caused due to capillary accumulation under your skin. These are common...
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If we talk about tanning, sun spots or skin, we're talking about melanin. This pigment found in our body is activated when in contact with ultraviolet rays, protecting our skin from its dangers and making us darker. But melanin is not only found in the skin, it is also found in hair or the irises of eyes as a...
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