What is under eye puffiness? Under eye puffiness is a common condition you can try to treat at home. Puffiness and darkening of the skin under the eyes (dark circles) are common and create cosmetic concerns. It occurs on both sides. If these features are only seen on one side, it requires immediate medical attention...
What is jock itch (tinea cruris)? Share Your Story Jock itch, also termed tinea cruris, tinea (the fungal name is often used as the disease name), or ringworm, is a term that describes superficial fungal infection of the skin located in the groin area (genitals, inner thighs, and buttock area). It is a common skin...
What is psoriasis? Share Your Story Psoriasis is a chronic skin inflammation. Psoriasis causes areas of the skin to be reddish with thick silvery, dry scales. Psoriasis can be itchy and sometimes painful. Psoriasis is a persistent disease that is caused by a misdirected immune system. Inherited genes and certain environmental conditions may also play...
What is vitiligo? Millions of people around the world have vitiligo. Almost all of them will have the condition for the rest of their lives. Vitiligo develops when skin cells called melanocytes die. These cells give your skin and hair their natural color, called pigmentation. Doctors do not know what causes this loss of color....
How can I make my skin tighter? A variety of home remedies and doctor prescribed treatments may help you make your skin tighter. Most people experience sagging skin between the ages of 35 and 40 years old. Sagging skin can be unappealing and result in low self-confidence in most of the population. As we age,...
Hyperpigmentation can occur in spots, patches, or the entire face and/or body. Melanin is the skin pigment made by cells (melanocytes) present in the skin. It is responsible for the skin color, which may vary with several factors like race and genetics. Skin pigmentation disorders and exposure to the sun can cause changes in skin...
How can I remove facial hair permanently at home? Women can use home remedies to remove unwanted facial hair. Facial hair has always been a concern for women. Some women have very dense facial hair (hirsutism), which may be due to genetic or hormonal conditions. Whatever the reason, most women are bothered by unwanted facial...
What is a hematoma? What is a bruise? A hematoma may have no visible signs, but a bruise will appear as localized discoloration. A hematoma is a localized collection of blood in the tissues of the body outside of the blood vessels. Also called a contusion or “black and blue mark,” a bruise is a...
Hailey-Hailey disease (familial benign pemphigus) facts* *Hailey-Hailey disease (familial benign pemphigus) facts medical author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Hailey-Hailey disease is also known as familial benign pemphigus. It is a genetic (inherited) disease of the skin. Signs and symptoms of Hailey-Hailey disease include a painful, blistering skin rash that typically occurs in skin folds, such...
Genital warts vs. skin tags Genital warts are highly contagious skin growths located around the vagina, penis, or anus and are caused by the human papillomavirus virus (HPV). Skin tags are tiny growths that occur in the folds of your skin like your neck, armpits, groin, and eyelids and are not contagious. What are genital...