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WHAT IS ECZEMA? Eczema Overview Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that often results in red itchy rashes and flaky skin. The word ‘eczema’ is of Greek origin. It means “to boil’”. In severe cases, pustules may form on the surface of skin, which leak puss....

Skin Conditions in Newborn Babies It can be disappointing when your adorable newborn’s fresh and clear skin is plagued by skin rashes. You will be pleased to know that most disappear within a few weeks or months and are nothing to worry too much about. Some of the...

WHAT IS PSORIASIS? OVERVIEW Psoriasis is a non contagious skin disease / condition that effects a small but significant number of people world wide. The most common places for it to appear are the scalp (head), elbows and knees. It can also be found on other areas...

Rosacea Treatment The treatment options in caring for rosacea tend to include measures that reduce the symptoms of rosacea while taking preventative steps towards future occurrences. These measures usually include a conjunction of topical skin care treatments and...

Rosacea is a skin condition in which the skin around the nose, mouth, and eyes can become irritated and break out in a rash like reaction. This usually means general redness and swelling of the skin in the affected areas, but can also result in raised bumps, red...

What is Dermatitis? Dermatitis is one of those nagging conditions that definitely isn’t life-threatening, but at the same time is very inconvenient to deal with. The term ‘dermatitis’ basically refers to inflammation of the skin. It is characterized by swollen, red...

Psoriasis and Eczema Tips / Natural Remedy or Alternate Remedies: My Grandmother told me this works because my Grandfather suffered at times from severe psoriasis (before he died - unrelated illness) and she tried everything to help relieve his itchiness. I think he...

Changes in diet have been known to improve Psoriasis and also to make it flare up. Different foods can trigger different reactions in different people and it is a good idea to keep a food diary so that you can monitor your food intake and the symptoms that your body...

Vitamin Deficiencies and Itchy Skin The problem behind your itchy skin might be insufficient vitamin intake. There are a number of vitamins that promote the hydration and healthiness of your skin. A shortage in these could trigger itchiness, dry skin and other skin...

Alternative Treatments for Bacne Bacne or “back acne” is a dominant problem with people who suffer from facial acne. Bacne erupts for precisely the same reason as facial acne – the skin pores get clogged with sebum or sticky oil and when the condition aggravates,...

Scabies – Itchy Skin Infection by Mites! “Scabies”. It even sounds daunting by the name. The thought of mites burrowing into your skin is certainly not a pleasant one. However, that’s exactly what scabies is. Tiny mites tunnel into the upper layers of your skin and...

What we call “tinea” in science is basically a skin disease caused by skin infection by fungi. This could be athlete’s foot, ringworm, or even jock’s itch. Like most skin diseases, they are not life-threatening, but they can certainly be quite a bother. They can be...

Almost all of us have had chicken pox at least once in our lives,  usually when we were kids. Some of us have even suffered from the pox twice, and it certainly isn’t a fun experience that we’d like to put into our scrapbooks. Chicken pox is one of the more commonly...

Anaphylaxis is probably the most deadly form of allergic attacks around. It develops out of thin air and can kill within minutes. Anyone affected by this will seek emergency treatment. It can be triggered by any allergen that the individual is particularly sensitive...

A common symptom of hayfever is itchy eyes. The comedy rap song, Hayfever Rap, really points out the frustrations that hayfever sufferers face on a daily basis. It is funny and catchy. Visit their website to see photos and the music video.