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Beauty is Skin Deep

Beauty is Skin Deep

Accept the fact that everyone’s body is built different and when God created you, He did not make a mistake. When you see the models and Hollywood stars on the cover of those glamour magazines, keep in mind that every one of those photogr.. Read More

Health, Men's Health, Skin and Hair, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 11.7.08 | 5 Comments

Sunscreen, Protect Your Self From The Sun

Sunscreen, Protect Your Self From The Sun

Most people know that sunscreen is important for shoulders, backs, legs, and arms when out in the sun but there are other parts of the body that are often overlooked. When enjoying the beautiful sun, be sure to use sunscreen on your ears, s.. Read More

Skin Health, Skin and Hair, Tips and Advices | 10.30.08 | 3 Comments

Hair Loss

Hair Loss

Our culture places great importance on hair and its appearance. Hair loss can cause embarrassment and loss of self-esteem. Your hair grows continually for 2 to 6 years, then rests for 2 or 3 months before falling out naturally. Shedding 50 .. Read More

Skin and Hair | 08.24.08 | 2 Comments

Dandruff

Dandruff

Dandruff (known medically as seborrheic dermatitis), the scaling and sloughing of the skin on the scalp, usually occurs during adolescence and adult life, reaching its peak severity at about age 20. In a person with dandruff, small white or.. Read More

Skin and Hair | 08.24.08 | 3 Comments

Warning Signs of Malignant Melanoma

Warning Signs of Malignant Melanoma

Melanoma is the most serious and dangerous form of skin cancer. It quickly spreads to other parts of the body and can be fatal. The incidence of melanoma is increasing faster than any other type of cancer in the United States. The first sig.. Read More

Skin and Hair | 08.24.08 | No Comments

Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most commonly occurring type of cancer in the United States. Experts estimate that 40 to 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will eventually develop some form of skin cancer. The risk is highest for people who have.. Read More

Skin and Hair | 08.24.08 | No Comments

Common Noncancerous Skin Growths

Common Noncancerous Skin Growths

A variety of spots or growths can appear on the surface of your skin—especially as you get older—but most are harmless and do not require treatment. The most common noncancerous skin growths are actinic (or solar) keratoses, cherry angi.. Read More

Skin and Hair | 08.24.08 | No Comments

Boils and Carbuncles

Boils and Carbuncles

A boil is a collection of pus beneath the top layer of skin. It is caused by bacterial infection of a hair follicle, the tiny pit in the surface of the skin in which a hair grows. Boils can cluster under the skin; such a cluster is known as.. Read More

Skin and Hair | 08.24.08 | No Comments

Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot (known medically as tinea pedis) is a common fungal infection of the foot. It affects mainly adolescent and adult males. The tinea fungus readily grows in moist, damp areas such as shower stalls and floors. Sweating and ina.. Read More

Skin and Hair | 08.24.08 | No Comments

Jock Itch

Jock Itch

Jock itch (known medically as tinea cruris) is a fungal infection of the groin. The fungus also can infect other areas of the body, such as the feet and the area between the toes, where it causes athlete’s foot. The infection begins as sm.. Read More

Skin and Hair | 08.24.08 | No Comments

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