What Are the Symptoms of Eczema? No matter which part of the skin is affected, eczema is almost always itchy. Sometimes the itching will start before the rash appears, but when it does the rash most commonly occurs on the face, knees, hands, or feet. It may also affect other areas as well. Affected areas usually appear very dry, thickened, or scaly. In fair-skinned people, these areas may initially appear reddish and then turn brown. Among darker-skinned people, eczema can affect pigmentation, making the affected area lighter or darker. In infants, the itchy rash can produce an oozing, crusting condition that occurs mainly on the face and scalp, but patches may appear anywhere. What Is the Treatment for Eczema? The … Continue reading →

Sunburn can bring considerable discomfort, especially in the hot summer season. Fortunately, in most cases, sunburn can easily be treated right in the comfort of your home. But whether dealing with a mild or more severe case of sunburn, it is best to address the condition immediately. Here is a simple guide on treating sunburn effectively. 1. When treating sunburn, it is very important to prevent further damage or irritation. To prevent sunburned skin from getting worse, keep from further direct exposure to the sun, and stay indoors as much as possible. 2. Closely observe the affected areas for blisters. When blisters are present, this means that the skin has been severely damaged, and complications are highly probable. Don’t try … Continue reading →

What is Folliculitis? Folliculitis is a bacterial infection of the hair follicle that causes the formation of a pustule. The infection can be superficial (follicular impetigo or Bockhart’s impetigo) or deep (sycosis barbae). Folliculitis may also lead to the development of furuncles (furunculosis), commonly known as boils, or carbuncles (carbunculosis), which involve multiple contiguous hair follicles. The prognosis depends on the severity of the infection and on the patient’s physical condition and ability to resist infection. Causes of Folliculitis? Treatment for folliculitis consists of cleaning the infected area thoroughly with antibacterial soap and water or benzoyl peroxide; applying warm, wet compresses to promote vasodilation and drainage from the lesions; topical antibiotics such as mupirocin ointment and, in extensive infection or … Continue reading →

What Causes Warts Warts are a type of infection caused by viruses in the human papillomavirus (HPV) family. There are more than 100 types of HPV viruses. Warts can grow on all parts of your body. They can grow on your skin, on the inside of your mouth, on your genitals and on your rectal area. Common types of HPV tend to cause warts on the skin (such as the hands and fingers), while other HPV types tend to cause warts on the genitals and rectal area. Some people are more naturally resistant to the HPV viruses and don’t seem to get warts as easily as other people. Can warts be passed from one person to another person? Yes, warts … Continue reading →

A small, unbroken blister less than 1 in. across-even a blood blister-will usually heal on its own. Do not try to break the blister. Just leave it alone. Leave the blister uncovered unless something rubs against it. If you do cover it: Apply a loose bandage. Secure the bandage so the tape does not touch the blister. Do not wrap tape completely around a hand, arm, foot, or leg because it could cut off the blood supply if the limb swells. If the tape is too tight, you may develop symptoms below the level of the tape, such as numbness, tingling, pain, or cool and pale or swollen skin. If the blister is in an area where pressure is applied, … Continue reading →