By Nacie Carson
Acne is a skin condition caused by a bacterial infection under the top layer of skin. It is characterized by breakouts of pimples, whiteheads, blackheads and excess oil production. Breakouts range in severity and duration, with mild to moderate episodes manageable with nonprescription creams and low-dose oral prescriptions. However, severe acne cases often won't respond to anything but...
By Lindsay Champion
Cystic acne, which is also sometimes called nodulocystic acne, is a very severe and painful form of acne that turns into cysts just under the skin. These cysts are usually hard and raised. Cystic acne is often located on the face or back, but can also appear on the chest, arms or buttocks. Cystic acne, unlike regular pimples, are incredibly inflamed and do not rupture easily if squeezed. Cystic...
By Sarah Letts
If you have acne scars, there are a variety of options for treating them. Many scar treatments, such as laser therapy and chemical peels, are painful and expensive. If you want to avoid such procedures and keep chemicals away from your body, you can treat your acne scars naturally. Although natural treatments generally can't fully remove acne scars, they can significantly improve their...
By HLeviticus
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Skin cancer usually occurs after you have been exposed to the sun's damaging rays for many years and is usually detected due to changes in a mole. Skin cancer is not a natural part of aging and can be prevented if you follow a few simple precautions when you are out ...
By Connie Whiting
Body lice are rare in most countries. But in a few places where crowded conditions are rampant, they are easier to find. Other risk factors include poor hygiene and an inability to bathe or wash clothing as needed. Unlike head lice that live only on the head in the hair, body lice can affect the body from the neck down preferring to live as much as possible in warmer areas of the body such as...