Caring for your Skin
Laura It’s helpful if you recognize the early signs of genital warts so you can get treatment as soon as possible. Getting prompt treatment prevents warts from causing you discomfort and also reduces the risk of transmitting the condition to others since the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes genital warts is highly contagious. Early Signs … Read more
What causes a dry skin rash? A rash does not always accompany dry skin, but sometimes a rash accompanies the redness, flaking, and itching that go along with dry skin. Sometimes, too, dry skin can look like a rash even if it isn’t really, especially if you scratch it because then the area can become … Read more
People often ask us about home remedies hives respond to because they want a natural hive treatment. Of course, they also want a remedy that works and some home remedies have not been proven effective. They also want a safe remedy and one that is easy to use. We’ll tell you about the best home … Read more
It’s not always possible to prevent toenail fungus, but often it is. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and it’s better to prevent nail fungus than to have to try to treat it. We’ll tell you what you can do, but we’ll also tell you what to … Read more
Lip warts may be common warts, like those found on other areas such as the hands or face, or less commonly, they may be genital warts which have been spread to the mouth through oral sex. Warts are benign growths and are generally harmless, but people often prefer to have them removed. Especially with regard … Read more
If you’re suffering from jock itch, no doubt you’re interested in jock itch cures. As the name suggests, jock itch is a very itchy, uncomfortable condition. Untreated, the condition usually just gets worse and may even spread to other areas of the body. Jock itch is contagious, so it’s also important to get treatment so … Read more
Are you concerned about an infected mole? We’ll tell you about the signs of infection and what to do about an infected or inflamed mole. You should know, though, that moles rarely become infected. They are most likely to become infected if they’ve been bleeding, but moles rarely bleed, either. If you do have a … Read more
Are you wondering how to spot head lice? It’s important to spot them as soon as possible so you can get treatment for them before they spread to others. Plus, no one wants to deal with the itching caused by lice any longer than absolutely necessary! We’ll tell you how to check for lice on … Read more
Everyone wants to know how to prevent lice, but unfortunately, preventing head lice is not easy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between six and 12 million Americans get head lice every year. They are primarily spread through direct, head-to-head contact and are quite common among children from preschoolers to middle school … Read more
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of having a boil, you probably want to know how to prevent boils in the future. Boils are caused by bacteria, most often Staphylococcus aureus, and are painful, pus-filled bumps that can grow as large as a baseball (yes they can grow that large, although they usually don’t get quite … Read more