Noseeums, also known as midgies, sandflies and punkies, are tiny red bugs that thrive in damp environments which also promote mosquitoes. Like mosquitoes, they are blood-sucking insects, but are barely visible biting flies, hence the common term “no-see-um.” Members of the Ceratopogonidae family, they leave behind small red welts or water-filled blisters that itch. Once…
Enhanced laser skin rejuvenation treatment uses an advanced state of the art laser scope system for enhanced skin rejuvenation. When people with either mature skin, sun-damaged skin, or those who have overdone it on sun beds, then laser skin rejuvenation is really the best treatment to have. This treatment is a non-invasive laser treatment for…
When seeking out the proper acne treatment many people get stumped by all of the products which are available to them today and are not sure which treatment works best and what products they should be using. Two of the most talked about products are benzoyl peroxide and hydrogen peroxide. While these two have some…
Dark-colored streaks in toenails are common in the United States, especially amongst people with darker skin toes, particularly in African-Americans. For the most part, these streaks usually represent non-serious conditions. However, especially in fair-skinned people, the presence of these streaks could represent a deadly cancer. This article will discuss the common causes or dark streaks…
Acne: You should avoid well-recognized dietary “triggers” such as grains, corn, peanuts, eggs, soy and dairy. Even if you don’t have a diagnosed gluten intolerance problem, a relative gluten intolerance may also be at work because glutens seem to have an almost allergic-type role in stimulating acne. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley…
When bacteria and oil clog pores on the skin, the result is acne vulgaris, more commonly referred to as, simply, acne. Characterized by skin eruptions such as pimples, whiteheads and blackheads, acne can also cause discolorations of the skin and painful cysts that are prone to leaving permanent scars if severe cases of acne are…
