With the lack of jobs, incessant bills, and the difficult future we seem to be heading toward as a society, stress is an inevitable part of modern day life. It affects us in many deleterious ways. One of the most common examples that stress can have on your body is when it shows up on […]

Production of sweat is normal for our bodies in order to cool off after physical exertion, but many people are susceptible to excessive sweating all the time in a condition called hyperhidrosis. Sufferers of this condition sweat even when their bodies are at rest or not in any need of chilling. Not only can hyperhidrosis […]

Diabetes causes high levels of blood sugar that result in damaging effects in every part of the body, including the skin. In fact, the skin is one of the first places that symptoms of diabetes first exhibit. Some of the common skin complications associated with diabetes include: Infections from fungi and bacteria—Diabetes causes a decreased […]

Many skin conditions can worsen or develop in response to the cold weather of winter. One of these conditions, keratosis pilaris, is characterized by tiny, red or brown bumps that can appear on your thighs, buttocks, cheeks and upper arm areas. This condition is caused by dead skin cells clogging the hair follicles and can […]

Your skin is the largest organ of your body, so it has a lot to say about your overall health. Not only does your skin protect you and help with temperature maintenance, but it also acts as a barometer of other health conditions that are not directly related to your skin, nails, and hair. Some […]

The skin condition known as psoriasis occurs from an autoimmune dysfunction that results in the excessive growth of epidermal cells into dry, scaly patches of red skin. While the cause is not completely understood, it is known that psoriasis is related to deficiencies in gene interaction with the immune system. Some of the triggers that […]

Much of the information we read about rashes is related to young children regarding skin conditions including diaper rash and eczema. However there are a variety of possible skin conditions that produce rashes largely in adults and they present with burning skin, bumps, hives and sores. Some issues are more problematic than others, so here […]

Molluscum contagiosum! It sounds like an incantation from Harry Potter, and as the name suggests, this is a highly contagious skin condition. If you haven’t been drinking your pepperup potion lately, the virus that causes this unsightly outbreak will create hundreds of tiny, waxy, flesh colored bumps with a lovely dimpled center on your skin. […]

The most common form of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma, with millions of incidents reported every year. As with many skin cancers, it is most often detected in areas of the skin that experience frequent sun exposure, like the face, ears, neck, and shoulders. Skin cancer can run in families, and people with fair […]

We covered oily skin a couple of weeks ago, so what about dry skin you may be asking? There are a multitude of therapies and products purported to fight dry skin, but in reality, what works is often the simplest and least expensive methods. Some very effective ways to combat dry skin include: Natural products—In […]