Developed a strange rash? It could be one of these four common adult skin diseases. Herpes Zoster or Shingles When in my twenties, I once developed a blistering rash on one of my shoulders. The intense pain accompanying this rash surprised me. It was not the sort of chafing discomfort many rashes cause, but a ...
I used to be a fan of romance novels when I was a teenager. But I always hated reading the inevitable scene where the male protagonist was entranced with caressing the female protagonist’s “smooth and milky thighs.” Why? Because my thighs had never been smooth and milky! In fact, I was often embarrassed when my ...
Now I will admit it takes a lot to impress me with body lotion. I’ve tried hundreds. I tend to be biased against drugstore body lotion. They often smell too strong and don’t seem to work for very well. I am, however, on a tight budget and it would be a wonderful find to uncover ...
Surgical mole removal is not painful at all. At least, it wasn’t painful for me, and I have had six moles removed surgically. Yes, the doctor may tell you, “This might hurt a little,” before he or she injects you with a numbing anesthetic. But I’ve had this procedure done six times now, to remove ...
At the risk of much, much negative e-mail from eczema and acne sufferers, I am going to go ahead and dub Keratosis Pilaris as the utmost worst superficial skin condition to be stuck with. Why, you ask? Well, not only does it consist of hundreds of unsightly tiny red bumps covering your upper arms and ...
On a warm May afternoon in 1996, I sat on the phone, speaking to my grandpa for the last time. I will never forget the sadness I felt or the words he spoke to me in those final moments from his hospital bed. Take care of your skin,” he whispered. “Don’t let this happen to ...
Keratosis Pilaris is a hereditary skin condition that is very common, and though it isn’t curable, it is highly treatable. Keratosis Pilaris, or KP, appears as little red bumps on the arms, legs and buttocks and resembles “goose bumps” or “chicken skin.” These bumps usually don’t hurt or itch (unless skin is very dry) and ...
Strange skin conditions can be so annoying, especially when you don’t know what they are or how to make it go away. About 3 years ago, I noticed an unusual “rash” on my arms and legs, so I went to see my doctor about it. He recognized my condition, but sent me to a dermatologist ...
