By Victoria Ries
Skin rashes can be unsightly and embarrassing--especially during hot weather when more of your skin is exposed in order for you to stay cooler. Rashes may be due to bug bites, poison ivy, heat-rash or allergens, but how ever you get the rash, you want it gone as soon as possible. There are many natural and chemically prepared cures for rashes; it's up to you and your beliefs as to how...
By Amy Weiss
Your scalp can be itchy for a variety of reasons, and it's not always dandruff. While there are many products on the market designed to combat itchy scalp, there are also plenty of home remedies you can try to end the itch. If you have an aloe vera plant in your house, scrap the aloe directly from the leaves and apply it to your scalp. Let it sit on the scalp for 10 to 15 minutes, and then...
By Sarah Letts
Damaged hair generally looks brittle and dry. If you care for damaged hair well, you can nourish it back to a healthier condition. Since damaged hair is vulnerable to breakage, it's important to fortify it to keep it intact. You must also be very gentle as you comb, brush and style damaged hair as it is much more vulnerable than healthy hair. There are many natural treatments you can employ...
By Maggie Hira
Acne can occur anywhere on the body where there are hair follicles. The follicles become infected with acne-causing bacteria, then turn into inflamed lesions that can be quite painful. Oily hair can lead to acne appearing on the scalp and all around the hairline. Luckily, traditional acne medications can be used as treatment. Consult a dermatologist. A skincare professional will be able to look...
By Lacey Louwagie
Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN) is a rare immune disorder in which the body's immune system attacks nerve cells or the myelin sheaths around nerve cells, blocking transmissions along nerve pathways. MMN has a higher incidence in men, and symptoms usually appear before the age of 50. MMN responds well to treatment, especially if caught early. MMN most often affects the radial, common...
By L. Kelley
DHT is the abbreviation for a substance in the body called dihydrotestosterone. This substance exists in numerous tissues that make up the body and the skin. It can cause hair loss in both men and women by causing the hair follicles to die over time, which leads to eventual hair loss. Male pattern baldness or androgenic alopecia is a sign of this condition. This specific type of hair disorder...
By Ann Johnson
Prostrate cancer is one of the most common cancers that affect men. The cancer initially grows in the prostrate gland, which is where seminal fluid is produced. If detected early, the chance of successful treatment is greatly increased. According to the Mayo Clinic, some forms of prostrate cancer are slow growing and require no treatment, while other forms are aggressive and grow quickly....
By China Zmuida
Having a toothache is not only a nuisance, but a painful experience as well. When you experience sensitivity to heat/cold, or bite down and feel pain, you may initially think that you have a cavity. However, there are many reasons as to why you experience tooth pain. The reason why your teeth are so sensitive, is because of the nerves they are attached to. Whenever a tooth is damaged, the nerves...