Some people have no idea how much difference diet changes can make when it comes to acne. There are many urban myths around what causes pimples, but some of them do actually have a foundation. One of these myths is that peanuts cause pimples. The truth is that sometimes they do, and by simply eliminating…
H. pylori may cause, or at least contribute to, many symptoms outside the digestive system of infected people. These symptoms are known as ‘extragastric manifestations’ of H pylori. Research is uncovering associations with more and more extragastric symptoms and diseases. Some of the most common symptoms include: Depression & anxiety Low energy / fatigue Lethargy…
Most of us suffer from acne from time to time and mostly from a type of acne is acne vulgaris. This can be mild to moderate and be treated with over the counter acne products. There are more severe forms of acne that are not so easy to treat and which have more severe symptoms….
Aside from the possibility of getting caught in the middle of an avalanche and getting a frostbite during your ski vacation, here’s another threat that you should avoid: windburn. So what exactly is a windburn? Windburn is the redness of the skin caused by long exposure to strong and cold winds for extended period of…
Perioral Dermatitis is a common skin problem that primarily affects young women ages 25-40. Children between the ages of 7 months to 13 years may also be affected. In addition to redness, symptoms can include small red bumps or pus filled bumps, and peeling. The areas most affected are usually between the nose, to the…
Bacne scars appear on the back of the patient and they are clearly visible to the naked eye. Patients having bacne scars experience irritation, redness, swelling and itchiness. There are many antibiotics, ointments and creams available in the market to treat bacne. Finacea is a very effective ointment to treat bacne. Lets delve further into…
Millions of people have dark circles under eyes. Most have inherited the color and characteristics of their lower eyelid from their parents. Dark circles under eyes often appear during childhood, many people telling me they first noticed their dark circles when they were 9 or 10 years old. There are many causes of dark circles…
A sore, red penis is not an unusual occurrence. Men tend to put their equipment to hard use, and issues like friction, chafing, sensitive skin reactions and a host of other dermatological ailments can lead to redness and penile pain. In most cases, these problems can be easily identified and treated; but what happens when…
By paying a bit more attention to your nose it can really help you stay healthy. Having a red nose can be extremely upsetting as it can be really difficult to hide. Affecting both men and women equally, a really red nose can cause depression and isolation, often due to the careless comments of other…
Acne rosacea and alcohol consumption to excess have long been linked in the imagination of many. The reddened, coarse “whiskey nose” belonging to W.C. Fields is a visual reminder of the effects of untreated rosacea. The rosacea-plagued skin becomes increasingly red, and can cause over-development of tissue on the nose, leading to a bulbous appearance….
