Medical Condition Rosacea

Skin Care

Keratosis Pilaris

Keratosis Pilaris is a common condition. It is characterized by the presence of horny plugs on the hair follicles. This condition gives you the “sand paper” feel when you run your hand across your upper arms. The skin texture will feel rough with almost goose-bump-like raised papules.

May 14, 2003, 13:46

Nail Care

Paronychia Nail Infection

Paronychia is an often tender infection of inflammation around the base of the nail fold. It can start suddenly (acute paronychia) or gradually (chronic paronychia).

May 11, 2003, 21:35

Hair Care

Hereditary-Patterned Baldness

Hereditary-patterned baldness — or androgenetic alopecia — is the most common cause of hair loss, affecting 30 percent to 40 percent of both men and women. Hereditary-patterned baldness is not really a disease. It is a natural condition caused by some combination of genetics, hormone levels and the aging process.. [ Visit Website ]

May 8, 2003, 21:51

Skin Care

What Is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a chronic, relapsing and potentially life-disruptive disorder of the facial skin that affects an estimated 14 million Americans.

May 1, 2003, 18:19

Hair Care

Dandruff

Dandruff is the shedding of excessive amounts of dead skin flakes from the scalp. There may be a bit if itching, but no redness or scabbing. It usually gets worse during the fall and winter and improves in the summer. While it is caused by build up of dead skin, in many more severe cases a yeast-like germ aggravates it. While this germ is normally present on everyone's scalp, it can produce some irritation if it grows heavily.

May 1, 2003, 04:41