Possible Causes of Hair Loss and Treatment Options
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Hair growth occurs in a cycle, within which hair grows about 1 cm every month, while about 50–100 strands are...
Read moreHome Remedies and Self-Care for Chapped Lips
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
It is common to experience dryness and cracking on your lips, especially in the cold winter months. This is because...
Read morePossible Causes of Chapped Lips and Treatment Options
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Chapped lips are a common problem during winters, but some people tend to get them throughout the year. The lips...
Read moreHome Remedies to Prevent Dark Lips and Treat Them
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Skin pigmentation is a common manifestation, affecting different parts of the skin, including the lips, with varying intensities. While your...
Read moreDark Lips: Possible Causes and Treatment Options
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
The lips are frequently exposed to allergens, ultraviolet radiation, and pollutants. Moreover, the skin of your lips is thinner than...
Read moreHabits That Make You Age Faster and Look Older
By Adebola Dele-Michael, MD, FAAD
The skin goes through a lot of wear and tear daily since it’s the most exposed part of the body....
Read moreHypothermia: Stages, Risk Factors, Prevention, and Treatment
By Amit Roy, MD
The normal body temperature of humans is 37°C (98.6°F) with half a degree Celsius variation in both directions. (1) However,...
Read more10 Self-Care Tips to Tighten Loose Skin After Pregnancy
By Michelle Dubiel, MD, MS
Pregnancy is a life-giving process that places significant strain on the body. During pregnancy, hormones transform the female form from...
Read moreSigns of Skin Aging and How to Fix Them
By Viraj Shroff-Mehta, MD
Skin aging is a natural process, but it is often accelerated by the environment and lifestyle. This kind of aging...
Read moreWhat Causes Itchy Skin (Pruritis) and How to Treat It?
By Robert Signore, DO
Itching is referred to as pruritus in medical terminology. It typically manifests as a normal defensive response of the body to external skin...
Read moreStretch Marks: Causes and Treatment Options
By Maria Robinson, MD
Stretch marks are narrow, off-colored streaks that appear on the skin when it expands or contracts too quickly. Although commonly associated with pregnancy,...
Read moreWhat Causes Pregnancy Stretch Marks and How to Avoid Them
By Beth G. Goldstein, MD
Stretch marks, or striae distensae, are bands of linear scars that occur due to the overextension of the skin. This...
Read moreWhat Your Nails Say About Your Health
By Inderbir Padda, MD
People usually don’t pay much attention to their nails, not realizing that the condition of their nails can give insights...
Read moreSlow Hair Growth: Causes and Medical Treatment
By Maryam Afshar, MD
A thick head of hair can boost your self-esteem and is one of the most desired beauty traits for both...
Read morePsoriasis: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Medical Treatments
By Lisa Stirling, MD
Psoriasis is caused by an autoimmune disorder that accelerates the growth of skin cells, resulting in their buildup. As a...
Read moreFacial Blemishes: Causes, Types, and Treatment
By Vindhya Veerula, MD
A blemish is a skin defect that appears in the form of a mark, spot, discoloration, patch, or other types...
Read moreJock Itch: Causes, Symptoms, and Medical Treatment
By Robert Signore, DO
Jock itch, also known medically as tinea cruris, is a relatively harmless skin condition that is characterized by the development...
Read morePossible Causes of Dark Circles and Treatment Options
By Lisa Stirling, MD
Everyone tends to get dark circles under the eyes from time to time. Dark circles are unlikely to affect your...
Read morePossible Reasons for Oily Skin and Treatment Options
By Lisa Stirling, MD
Oily skin is a common problem that affects both genders and usually worsens during adolescence. Excessive oil production is generally...
Read morePossible Reasons and Risk Factors for Bruises
By Vindhya Veerula, MD
Bruises, known medically as contusions or ecchymosis, are characterized by skin discoloration, pain, and swelling. They develop when the blood vessels...
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