We all experience itching in the armpit (axilla) now and then. Most of the time it is not a problem but just a temporary irritation and not due to any serious medical condition. However, persistent or frequent itching of the armpits, especially where there is a rash or other lesion, needs to be investigated from a medical >> Read More ...
What Is a Sunburn? A sunburn is inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, either from the sun or UV-emitting lamps (tanning saloons). It appears as a reddish, swollen, itchy and/or burning skin. A sunburn occurs when sun exposure exceeds the ability of the skin pigment (melanin) to protect >> Read More ...
The abdomen is often referred to as the stomach although the stomach is technically a digestive organ in the upper part of the abdominal cavity. Like any part of the body, the skin over the abdomen may be itchy at times, either with or without a rash. This itching can occur for various reasons and is usually not a problem >> Read More ...
The eyebrows are an aesthetic consideration for most people but it may be just as important functionally as it is cosmetically. It is believed that the eyebrows shield the eyes from water and sweat. Like any other part of the skin, with or without hair, the eyebrows may be injured, damaged or diseased for a number of >> Read More ...
The skin over the abdomen can be just as prone to various skin rashes as skin anywhere else on the body. Some rashes may be acute where it arises suddenly, may be intense but lasts only for a short period of time. Other skin rashes may be chronic where it recurs or persists for long periods of time, from weeks to months >> Read More ...
Fungal infections of the skin are a common problem that may also involve the nails and hair. The reason for this is that fungi which hav a predilection for human skin are abundant in our environment, from objects within the home, to the air, on pets and even in the soil. Most of the time these fungi are transmitted from >> Read More ...
Most of us are concerned about hair – its color, texture, length or bulk. However, our greatest concern often arises when there is loss of hair. It is a common concern for both men and women. Hair loss is a natural process that occurs very slowly everyday but is almost never noticed since the lost hairs are >> Read More ...
What is irritant contact dermatitis? Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) is inflammation of the skin that arises with exposure to certain substances. It must be differentiated from allergic contact dermatitis where the skin inflammation develops due to an allergy to certain substances. Dermatitis is a term for skin >> Read More ...
Irritation of the skin may occur for various reasons. The human skin is tough and waterproof but even harmless substances can cause irritation if there are long periods of contact and friction with the skin. From chaffing due to very tight clothing to irritation caused by prolonged exposure to even water and sweat, our >> Read More ...
Damage to any part of the body is referred to as a wound but most of us think of a wound as a break in the skin. This can happen with a blow or penetrating injury on the surface of the body. Even insect bites can cause wounds. Open sores known as ulcers can form on skin with certain diseases. In all of these wounds, the >> Read More ...
