Skin Conditions

Ingrown hair occurs when the hair grows under the skin and doesn’t surface, as it normally should. The condition is more likely to occur in areas that are shaved or waxed and may affect both men and women. Problems with Ingrown Hair Ingrown hair doesn’t necessarily cause pain, but in some people ... Continue Reading

Ingrown hair can occur in men and women alike, typically after a hair removal procedure. The hair follicle may get blocked by dead skin cells, proteins or even skin products, leading to ingrown hair. People with curly hair are more likely to have ingrown hair. Ingrown hair can be treated with a few ... Continue Reading

Ingrown hair occurs when a hair follicle grows back into the skin. The area in which the follicle has doubled back becomes red, raised, potentially sore to the touch, painful, itchy and full of pus. Most ingrown hairs are a minor, occasional condition that require no professional medical treatment. ... Continue Reading

Ingrown hair scars are common in those areas of the body where hairs are removed frequently. Such scars are also found in those body areas with coarse and thick hair. Hence, you can find ingrown hair scars on the face (beard), neck, armpits, legs and pubic regions. This ingrown hair occurs as a resu ... Continue Reading

Ingrown hair is a skin condition that occurs mainly after a hair removal treatment and is more common in people with curly or coarse hair. The tea tree oil is an antiseptic solution that can be used after removing hair to prevent the formation of ingrown hair. What Is Tea Tree Oil? The tea tree oil ... Continue Reading

Most birthmarks are small and often disappear in a few years. Some, however, are very visible and can even cause health problems, making them candidates for birthmark laser removal. All birthmarks should be evaluated by a doctor to ensure they are not caused by any underlying health issues. Some bir ... Continue Reading

Birthmarks are benign, soft swellings on the surface of the skin. Birthmarks may come in different shapes and sizes and may be located anywhere on the body. Most dermatologists don’t recommend surgery to remove these birth marks, but there are many ways these birth marks can be concealed, dependin ... Continue Reading

Birthmarks can appear anywhere and at any time prior to or after birth. Whether or not they are preventable depends on the baby’s skin and the method of delivery. Below is an explanation of whether birthmarks are preventable and, if so, how. The Short Answer: No Birthmarks are unpredictable. What ... Continue Reading

Port-wine stain (naevus flameus) birthmarks are named for their color. The color is similar to that of port wine. This type of birthmark belongs to a family of vascular disorders, in which the port wine color is created by the dilation of capillaries deep in the skin. Port-wine stains usually appear Continue Reading

Birthmarks, also known as nevi, are one of medicine’s great mysteries. Although the phenomenon has been around for centuries, medical science has been unable to pinpoint any true cause of birthmarks other than genetics. Even without an identifiable cause, however, the most important element to und ... Continue Reading