Skin Conditions

Eczema is a term used to describe various forms of dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is a specific type of disorder that causes irritation after the skin has been exposed to a particular substance. Contact dermatitis is further divided into two subtypes: irritant contact dermatitis and allergic conta ...Continue Reading

Eczema refers to any skin inflammation. A type of eczema called dermatitis herpetiformis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by intensely itchy, raised, red rashes and blisters, usually grouped on the extensor surfaces of elbows, knees, buttocks and the back. The condition is closely associate ...Continue Reading

One of the most common causes of facial veins is Rosacea. Found mainly among the middle-aged people, rosacea can be understood as a severe form of an acne-like condition that cannot be resolved through over-the-counter skincare medications. Rosacea Basics Rosacea is among the more difficult-to-d ...Continue Reading

Hand eczema causes moderate to severe itching and redness. Also known as dermatitis, this form of skin rash occurs as a result of self inflicted injury or repetitive physical activity. Hand eczema occurs in men, women and adults and children of all ages. Generally, the condition harms older age gr ...Continue Reading

Freckles are considered cosmetic blemishes by some and attractive by others. Whether to seek treatment to get rid of freckles or fade them is a personal decision. Appearance Freckles appear as flat, brown spots on the skin. The sun plays a major role in the development of freckles and they are com ...Continue Reading

Most dermatologists believe that those who are infected with athlete’s foot need to undertake multiple preventive measures to ensure that the infection doesn’t spread aggressively. Athlete’s foot often begins in the form of a small patch of slightly-inflamed skin. However, if due ...Continue Reading

Athlete’s foot can be an extremely irritating skin condition, and despite a wealth of athlete’s foot remedies and medications, it can be difficult to treat effectively. It is generally contracted through the use of shared public services, where fungal elements make their way to the ski ...Continue Reading

Tea tree oil is one of the oldest, natural athlete’s foot remedies. This pungent oil has been found to contain compounds with definite anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties useful in treating althlete’s foot with good results. Aborigines in Australia have known this for ...Continue Reading

You can have athlete's foot with either no signs or symptoms, or with very few that you probably didn’t even know were indicative of having the fungal infection. Your feet don’t have to be burning nor do you have to be an athlete to have athlete’s foot. The Subtle Signs of Athle ...Continue Reading

Athlete's foot treatment is extremely important since the condition is progressive and if it reaches an advanced state, it can affect not only the skin, but the muscles as well. Athlete’s foot is a dermal disease which manifests in the form of blisters and cracked skin and is caused by the p ...Continue Reading