Bedbugs can cause some of the itchiest bites. Most often the bites will present in an even row and swell up like mosquito bites. Bedbug bites are extremely itchy and if scratched too much can lead to a skin infection or even scaring. Bedbugs are often found in hotels, motels and other high turnover living ...
Cortizone 10 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Ointment worked extremely well to stop the horrendous itching that I experienced when I came across a patch of poison ivy while I was doing some outdoor work. As soon as my skin started itching and felt like it was on fire, I knew I was trouble. As I searched ...
I have two dogs and one of them has had chronic ear problems for most of her life unfortunately. She has had skin problems since she was young and when her stomach and legs flair up, so do her ears. I can’t even count on my fingers the number of vet trips we’ve had to ...
At forty two years of age I developed a rash that simply would not go away. I thought I was years away from experiencing Menopause but as time went on I learned that the mood swings and hot flashes were what the medical profession calls Perimenopause which means that you are on your way to ...
When the temperature begins to soar into the higher digits, do you find yourself breaking out in an itchy rash that look like little red dots? The probability is that you are suffering from a heat rash, otherwise known as prickly heat, which is due to sweat duct blockage. It normally happens when your skin ...
Eczema is a very common skin ailment that affects 10 – 25% of the population. Eczema looks like round dry patches on the skin. The patches can vary in size and may ooze pus. An eczema itch is a serious itch. It is like no other itch I have experienced. I was very pleased when ...
So how many of you have suffered through a sunburn or two or several?! During the summer months when the UV is up, many people will become reddened from the sun’s rays and seek treatment for the burn and pain. Sunburns are classified as mild, moderate, or severe. The severity depends on several factors including ...
Gout is a painful condition caused by excessive uric acid in the bloodstream. When these crystals solidify, they collect in the areas around joints and result in a painful form of arthritis. Over time, gout can become problematic or even disabling, especially if left untreated. However, a combination of medications, dietary adjustments and home remedies ...
You’ve enjoyed a day in the sun, just maybe a little too much! Now you’re feeling the effects of a uncomfortable sunburn. What’s the best sunburn treatment when you have a mild case of sun overexposure? While nothing will take away the pain and redness, there are a variety of treatments that will relieve some ...