How to Straighten Your Hair at Home
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Many people use hair irons to straighten their curly, wavy, or frizzy tresses, but such direct exposure to intense heat...
Read more5 Home Remedies for Scalp Scabs
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Scalp scabs are raised crusty bumps on the scalp that tend to be quite itchy and prickly. Scab formation is...
Read moreScalp Scabs: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Sarita Sanke, MD
The human scalp may feel hard but it is highly sensitive. It is covered with thousands of densely packed hair...
Read moreFordyce Spots on the Lips: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Human skin contains thousands of tiny oil-producing glands called sebaceous glands in the mid-dermis, each of which is usually attached...
Read moreHair Oil Vs Conditioner: Benefits, Disadvantages, and Key Differences
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Hair oils have a long list of uses and benefits. They are more commonly used for hair care than tonics....
Read moreHair Oil, Serum, Shampoo, or Conditioner – What to Apply First?
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Taking care of our needs is a must and we have a wide array of products available for the same....
Read more9 Home Remedies for Anal Itching
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Anal itching, also called pruritus ani, is a chronic medical condition characterized by a persistent itch in the anal area....
Read moreAnal Itching: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Sarita Sanke, MD
“Pruritus ani,” or anal itching, is a chronic condition that causes intense itching and irritation in and around the anal...
Read more8 Best Essential Oils for Skin Problems and How to Use Them
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Essential oils are plant extracts that contain all the natural compounds and properties of the plant. They are popularly used...
Read more6 Home Remedies for Candida Overgrowth
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of yeast in the body. The most common culprit of candidiasis...
Read moreCandidiasis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Candidiasis is the name of a common fungal infection caused by a type of yeast known as Candida. This yeast...
Read moreAnal Fissures: 9 Home Remedies to Feel Better
By Eric Donahue, MD
An anal or a rectal fissure is a small tear, cut, or open sore in the skin around the anus....
Read moreHow to Deal With a Bee or Wasp Sting
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Bees and wasps belong to the same family of insects called Hymenoptera. Both have a sharp stinger attached to their...
Read more8 Surprising Benefits of Baking Soda and How to Use It
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Baking soda is an ingredient found in every kitchen, but it can be used for more than just cooking. It...
Read more7 Home Remedies for Sweaty Palms and Feet
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excess production of sweat in the body. Although not a serious medical problem, hyperhidrosis...
Read moreSweaty Palms and Feet: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Sweaty palms and feet are common and affect a lot of people during summertime. However, if you find yourself constantly...
Read more8 Amazing Benefits of Papaya for Skin and Hair
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Papaya is a tropical fruit that is widely popular for its sweet juicy flavor, but there is more to it...
Read more12 Uncommon Uses of Vaseline That You Probably Never Thought of
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Vaseline is one of the oldest commercial moisturizers known to man and was first formulated in 1865 by the chemist...
Read more5 Home Remedies for Blood Blisters and How to Use Them
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Friction blisters are soft raised fluid-filled lesions that form when an area of the skin undergoes repeated friction or strain...
Read more6 Soothing Home Remedies to Fix Puffy Eyes
By Grace Zhang, MD
Waking up with puffy eyes can be a real turn off when you have a big day ahead. Due to...
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