Caring for your Skin
Laura We are often asked about a plantar wart home remedy because many people prefer getting rid of plantar warts without going to a doctor or podiatrist if they can. Some want to avoid painful surgery or other treatments, like burning warts off their feet. Others want to save money. Some are too busy to make … Read more
We’ll show you some pictures of skin tags so you’ll know what they look like and be able to recognize them when you see them. We need to caution you, though, that while skin tags are harmless, some skin growths are not. If you have a skin growth and you’re not sure if it’s a … Read more
We’d like to show you some pictures of the scabies rash to help you recognize the condition. Please keep in mind, though, that while these photos of scabies show how the rash commonly appears, some people may have an atypical presentation of the condition. If you have a rash that doesn’t resemble these photos, it’s … Read more
We’re going to show you some pictures of moles so you can see what moles typically look like. We’ll also show you some skin cancer moles pictures so you can see what cancerous moles might look like. Remember that it is difficult to diagnose yourself based on some photos, though. If you have questionable skin … Read more
What do hives look like? We’ll show you some pictures of hives so you can see it for yourself. Keep in mind the fact that the appearance of hives can vary quite a bit, depending in part on how many hives you have as well as on what part of the body they appear, but … Read more
It’s important to understand the cause of hives because the treatment may vary depending on the cause. Hives can be caused by many different things and sometimes it’s hard to figure out what’s causing them. Common Causes of Hives Common causes of hives include: Allergic reactions to foods. Common foods that trigger reactions include shellfish, … Read more
As you age, it’s important to understand and be aware of the symptoms of the shingles virus, which is the inflammation of nerves beneath the skin caused by the same virus as chickenpox, varicella-zoster. As you may know, if you’ve been infected by chickenpox, no matter what age, you are at risk to also develop … Read more
Stretch marks on men are less common than stretch marks on women, but men can get them, too. The pink, red, or purplish indented marks usually occur as a result of overstretched skin and while they generally fade in time, appearing silvery or flesh-toned in color, they often never disappear completely. We’ll tell you about … Read more
Is it possible to get stretch marks on the back? While stretch marks, technically known as striae, are most commonly found on the belly, breasts, buttocks, thighs, and upper arms, they can be found in other places as well, including on the back. You may develop them in multiple places. We’ll tell you what causes them, … Read more
Steroid-induced rosacea refers to rosacea or rosacea-like symptoms that develop after the use of corticosteroid medications, like prednisone, cortisone, and hydrocortisone. Steroids are not the only cause of rosacea symptoms. Numerous other things can trigger symptoms, including other types of medications, such as some blood pressure medicines. You should be aware of the possibility of … Read more