9 Incredible Ways to Use Hydrogen Peroxide at Home
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is the simplest peroxide but has strong oxidizing effects. This colorless fluid is used in a variety...
Read more13 Personal Hygiene Mistakes You Should Stop Doing
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
Personal hygiene is essential for keeping clean and presentable. It is an important aspect of grooming and adds greatly to...
Read moreHow to Use Honey to Heal Leg Ulcers, Bed Sores, Burns, Cuts, and Wounds
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
Honey is recognized as a safe and natural skin healer on account of its strong antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties....
Read more10 Most Popular Essential Oils and Their Health Benefits
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
Essential oils are concentrated “essences” obtained from plants that contain beneficial compounds and aroma. They are used widely in aromatherapy...
Read more10 Easy Home Remedies for Insect Bites
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
Insect bites are a common yet annoying problem that comes with summer, and kids are particularly prone to developing rashes...
Read moreCan Retinol and Niacinamide Be Used Together?
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
There is an abundance of skin care products and formulations on the market today. With many of them being available...
Read more4 Home Remedies to Treat Carbuncles
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
A carbuncle is a collection of boils (or multiple coalesced furuncles) that are interconnected under the skin. These develop when...
Read moreAyurvedic Treatment for Skin Rashes and Itching
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
Persistent skin rashes and irritation can be an annoying problem to go through. Several reasons behind them include skin conditions...
Read more9 Home Remedies for Pilonidal Cysts and How to Use Them
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
A pilonidal cyst is an abnormal round growth near your tailbone. It can be painful to sit on and may...
Read more9 Amazing Uses of Witch Hazel You Never Thought of
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
Witch hazel is a shrub indigenous to North America and is endowed with multiple healing benefits. It has long been...
Read moreHow to Manage an MRSA Infection
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
An MRSA infection is a skin infection caused by a specific type of Staphylococcus bacteria resistant to conventional antibiotics. (1)...
Read moreCan We Reduce Melanin Production?
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
Melanin is a pigment compound that gives your skin, hair, and eyes their color. But that’s not its only function....
Read moreChicken Skin Under Eyes: Causes, Symptoms, and Home Remedies
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
Chicken skin refers to patches of small hard bumps that resemble the skin of a plucked chicken. These bumps are...
Read more13 Helpful Tips to Remove Excess Sebum From Scalp
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
Limp, greasy hair can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem. It dulls your entire appearance and may make your face...
Read more4 Home Remedies for Herpes
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
Herpes broadly refers to a collection of more than 100 different viruses, but this article will focus on herpes simplex virus...
Read more14 Home Remedies to Manage Hives Naturally
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
Most cases of acute hives do not require medical treatment; they simply resolve on their own when you avoid the...
Read moreHives (Urticaria): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
Hives, or urticaria, are rashes that develop on the skin as a reaction to irritants, allergens, or other causes. They...
Read more9 Ways to Remove a Splinter Safely at Home
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
A splinter is a broken fragment of wood, glass, plastic, or metal that is very small, thin, and sharp. If...
Read more6 Home Remedies to Stop Foot Itching
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
Pruritus or itchy skin can be quite a discomforting condition. It can affect the whole body or large areas of...
Read moreItchy Feet: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Sarita Sanke, MD, Dermatology
Itchy feet can make you quite uncomfortable, but it is usually mild and subsides after a while. However, if the...
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