Three myths regarding Shingles: Only the elderly can get Shingles, Shingles cannot be prevented, and once the Shingles rash disappears there are no further complications. What is Shingles? Shingles is caused by the Herpes zoster virus. This is the same virus that causes Chickenpox. Anyone that has had Chickenpox can get Shingles as the virus ...
Does your child have dry itchy skin that looks red, flaky or has cracks or tiny blisters? If so, she may have Eczema (a general term for dermatitis). Eczema is: “A noncontiguous inflammation of the skin, characterized chiefly by redness, itching, and the outbreak of lesions that may discharge serious matter and become encrusted and ...
There is a rash that is known as a contact dermatitis and this is a very common occurrence among younger adults. Even middle aged adults can have their first outbreak of facial contact dermatitis. This type of face rash is caused by an allergen of some type coming in direct contact with the facial skin. ...
The most common cause of skin itching after shower is not the shower – that’s just water in moderation, it’s pretty harmless. It might surprise you to know that one ingredient used in most shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, shaving cream, shower gel, and ‘soap’ is also the most common skin irritant! What? Why? Why would companies ...
Contact dermatitis The direct contact of an irritant substance with the skin can produce contact dermatitis. In most cases this sensitivity to a substance is peculiar to the individual and therefore has an allergic basis. Some examples of irritants are soaps, hair dyes, and nickel (as in buckles and necklaces). When contact with the irritant ...
If you’re experiencing scalp itching, you’ll probably go to any length to get relief. Constant scalp itching and irritation can have a variety of causes, ranging from a reaction to a new hair care product to a more serious skin condition such as psoriasis. Here are some of the most common causes of scalp itching ...
Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD – inflammation of the skin) is a condition, develops when the skin comes in contact with a substance (allergen) that produces an allergic reaction. When the skin is sensitive or when exposed to allergens, exposure will produce a rash or itchy skin condition. Some people are born or develop hypersensitivity to ...
For some reason we human beings tend to dismiss problems of the skin as minor or of little concern. We forget that the skin is the body’s largest living organ. As such, it is subject to disease, just like any other organ of the body. Let’s take a look of four common diseases of the ...
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