8 Natural Ways to Heal Minor Cuts and Grazes
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Minor cuts or grazes are small wounds that may damage the skin surface. They may not be serious but are...
Read morePuffy Eyes From Crying: 8 Remedies to Reduce Swelling
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Each eye contains a lacrimal gland under the upper lid that constantly secretes a small amount of tears to lubricate...
Read more10 Home Remedies for Genital Warts and How to Use Them
By Rosalind Jordan, FNP-C
Warts were considered to be a curse of God or black magic by the folks in the early days. People...
Read moreGenital Warts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Rosalind Jordan, FNP-C
The first outbreak of genital warts can leave you uncomfortable, terrified, and baffled. You might be distressed and angry, but...
Read more6 Skin Problems Associated With Diabetes
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Glucose is a type of sugar that is the body’s main source of energy. It is derived from a variety...
Read more9 Home Remedies to Lighten Dark Inner Thighs
By Sarita Sanke, MD
The inner side of the thighs often becomes darker than the surrounding skin due to a variety of factors. If...
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 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 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 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 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...
Read more4 Essential Oils to Manage Herpes and How to Use Them
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Herpes is a common viral infection that causes sores and blisters on the skin. It is caused by two viral...
Read moreHerpes: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Sarita Sanke, MD
The herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes painful lesions and sores on the skin. (1) Two major types of herpes infections...
Read more4 Best Home Remedies for Cold Sores
By Sarita Sanke, MD
“Cold sores” is a term used to describe the blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus around the mouth and...
Read more6 Home Remedies for Shingles and How to Use Them
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Shingles is a skin condition caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This virus can remain inert in the body for a...
Read more7 Home Remedies to Relieve Bed Bug Bites
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Bedbugs are tiny oval-shaped insects without wings that feed on the blood of humans and animals and grow in size...
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