Caring for your Skin
Laura 
Are hives contagious? It’s understandable that people want to know. The answer is not quite a simple yes or no, however. Hives themselves are not contagious, but in some instances, the conditions that trigger the hives may be spread to other people. In those cases, other people may end up with hives. It depends on … Read more
There are many acne skin products available these days but they aren’t all created equal. We’ll tell you about our favorite acne products and tell you about the pros and cons of each. We’ll also tell you about our top recommended acne skincare product for the prevention and treatment of acne. Kiss My Face Break … Read more
We are often asked about the best makeup for rosacea. People with rosacea often want to use makeup to help hide the redness and acne-like bumps caused by their condition, but unfortunately, many people find cosmetics tend to make their symptoms worse. We are unable to recommend specific brands for you because different people are … Read more
Are you looking for accurate, easy-to-understand candidiasis information? You’ve come to the right place. Candidiasis is simply an overgrowth of a type of yeast called candida (usually candida Albicans, though sometimes other types of candida). This is a type of yeast that normally lives on our skin and mucous membranes (like in our mouths, digestive … Read more
Can genital warts be cured? Not exactly. Genital warts are caused by a virus, the human papillomavirus, or HPV. There is no cure for HPV. Once infected with it, you’ll always have it and can transmit it to others. There are treatments that remove warts, however. These are not exactly genital warts cures, since warts … Read more
Campbell de Morgan spots, also known as Campbell de Morgan angiomas, cherry angiomas, cherry spots, and senile angiomas, are benign (non-cancerous) skin growths made of blood vessels. They get their name from the name of an English surgeon. The growths are bright red, often described as “cherry-red” (hence they are often referred to as cherry … Read more
Boils on the scalp are very common because, while you can get boils anywhere on your body, they often occur on parts of the body where hair follicles can become infected, like the scalp, armpits, and groin area. They can be quite painful and may also itch or sting. Scalp boils can be particularly problematic … Read more
You can get a boil on any part of your body but a boil on the face is very visible and you may be concerned about how it will affect your appearance. On the other hand, you might be more concerned with how painful a boil on the face can be. Boils can hurt a … Read more
A boil on the butt can be a real pain in the you-know-what. Boils can range in size from the size of a pea to the size of your fist. Just imagine trying to sit with a boil like that on your behind! Boils on the buttocks can be very painful, and the pressure from … Read more
Can you get athlete’s foot on hands? Well, sort of. It sounds strange, though, doesn’t it? We’ll tell you how that might happen and what to do about it if it does. First, though, let’s talk a little about what an athlete’s foot is. What is an Athlete’s Foot Infection? The athlete’s foot is caused … Read more