Skin Care

Many people suffer from dark skin around the neck. The condition is known as acanthosis nigricans. It is characterized by hyper pigmentation of the skin along the folds and creases in the body. Though people wash their face many times a day, they ignore to shower and scrub the neck ...

The problem of peeling fingertips is a common issue that is faced by many people at sometime or the other. As the skin on the fingers and around the tip is gentle and sensitive, proper care has to be taken in order to avoid the skin from peeling off. There ...

Are you are harried about your darkened underarms? There are many women who are afraid to wear sleeveless and tank tops due to the darker patches that have formed on their underarms. These do not form suddenly but over time. Usually there are common causes that are associated with dark underarms. ...

What Are Pimples? Pimples are one of the most common skin conditions that you will see in many people especially in teenagers. It is nothing but the inflammation of the skin caused by the attack of bacteria on the sebaceous glands (oil glands). The bacteria infect the skin and this ...

There are different kinds of skin textures that people have. Some people are blessed to have normal skin which has a balanced oil and dry combination while other skin types are oily, dry and combination skin. Every type of skin has its characteristic feature. While dry skin ends up looking ...

In some people the skin around the ankle may appear black or brown this is known as dark ankle. There are many reasons for the development of dark skin around the ankle. The skin will be dry and thick near the ankle for some people due to constant friction with ...

Diaper rash is the inflamed skin found in the diaper area in infants and in young children. Diaper rash is the result of skin irritation caused by prolonged contact with urine or feces or both. The diapers trap urine or feces and cause the irritation of the skin leading to ...

While we think that acne is simply pimples, this skin condition can take on various forms like blackheads, papules, pustules, whiteheads, nodules, cysts and others. Acne is usually found to appear on the face but it can even occur in other areas of the body such as back, chest, buttocks, ...

Among the different skin fungus infections, athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that occurs on the foot and is common. The fungal infection in any skin area will lead to peeling of the skin. The skin will become red and there will be itching and burning sensations as well as ...

Acne is a common skin disorder that can be quite annoying. Acne can be treated with proper medication and skincare. However, acne leaves behind marks and scars that can ruin the beauty of your skin. You cannot remove these scars with the usual skin creams available in the market. Some ...