Many people get worried when they notice red spots on their body, wondering: "Could these turn cancerous?"
These small red spots are called angiomas, which are quite interesting as they have a genetic...
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There are two types of what people commonly refer to as "fat granules." One is milia, which appears as a small white particle with a tiny grain underneath.
This is caused by trapped keratin debris. Si...
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Note about nasolabial folds: Their depth is directly proportional to aging.
As people age, all tissues sag, making these lines—the nasolabial folds—essentially a boundary between areas with and witho...
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Peeling fingers are mostly caused by dyshidrotic eczema or regular eczema. These conditions initially develop blisters, and after the blisters dry up, the skin begins to peel. This situation is very c...
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Note: If you think your daughter has dark complexion and she hasn't passed puberty yet, don't worry. Girls change dramatically as they grow up. Generally after age 18, her skin will gradually become f...
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Many young women and men ask me whether having excessive dandruff means they've contracted tinea capitis?
Let me tell everyone now - adults don't develop tinea capitis. After adult sebum secretion oc...
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Excessive scrubbing during bathing is, of course, something we noticed over a decade ago when some adults developed molluscum contagiosum on their bodies. Upon investigation, we found that all cases i...
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There's actually a medical condition called "cat ringworm." Why is it called that? It's usually transmitted from small pets - though it's not just cats, dogs can carry it too. On their fur, these anim...
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Summer has arrived, and sometimes we accidentally get burns while cooking or pouring hot water. I believe everyone has experienced this - I certainly have. So what should we do?
Indeed, burns cause e...
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Washing dishes can indeed damage your hands - it's best to avoid it when possible, which also serves as a good excuse to be lazy. Why does dishwashing harm your hands? Alkaline detergents are harmful ...
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