Causes of Eczema

It is often thought that eczema is due to an allergy & that if the cause of the allergy is removed, the condition will be cured. In fact, very few people have eczema that is caused by an allergy. However, the same people who have eczema may also have allergies which give them different symptoms. Eczema … Read more

Symptoms of Eczema

Eczema is a skin condition. It is non contagious. This is a recurring and an inflammatory skin condition that causes dryness of the skin, along with itchiness and red inflamed skin patches. The condition is most common in people with a family history of allergies, such as asthma, hay fever or even an atopic disorder. … Read more

Treatment for Shingles

Anti viral medications are used in the treatment of shingles Many anti viral medications are effectively used in the treatment of shingles. But these medicines have the best effects if they are administered to the affected individual within 3 days of the rash appearing. The anti viral medications cannot stop the development of the red … Read more

Symptoms of Shingles

Onset of Shingles The person suffering from shingles often complains of intense pain on an area of skin, especially on the trunk or face. This pain can be described as an intense burning pain, stinging pain or in other cases, the person may complain of a tingling sensation in the trunk and the face. This … Read more

Causes of Shingles

Who is at risk of getting affected by Shingles? Shingles is caused by a virus known as varicella zoster virus. This is the same virus that causes chickenpox. People who have had a previous infection of chickenpox are at an increased risk of getting infected by shingles. This is because when a person gets chickenpox, … Read more

What are Shingles?

Shingles is a painful skin rash that occurs most often on one side of the trunk or face and is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The rash usually takes several weeks to settle and appears mostly in the form of a band. The rash is more prominent on the skin of the … Read more

How to Remove Blackheads

Tretinoin is used to treat blackheads One of the most commonly used medications in the treatment of blackheads is tretinoin. Tretinoin is an acid form of vitamin A. Tretinoin is also known as Retin-A, Avita or Renova. It helps expel the plugged material thereby returning the blocked pore to normal. Treatment for blackheads with the … Read more

Causes of Blackheads

Blackheads are also called open comedones. Blackheads are follicles or pores which have an opening that is wider than normal. These openings are filled with sebum, keratin and dead sloughed off cells. A blackhead is a type of acne vulgaris. Blackheads are caused by hormonal imbalance The hair follicle on the surface of the skin … Read more

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