By Cicely Richard
Treating acne in African Americans is particularly challenging because of the melanin in their skin. Often, African American acne is more visible because of the darker skin. African Americans, too, have both blackheads and whiteheads, and have severe acne scars left on the skin's surface. The best acne treatments for African Americans cater to their specific skin concerns. Acne Getaway...
By Justine Depalma
Scabies is the name given to an infestation of the human body by the microscopic mite. The mite burrows under the skin, laying eggs along the way. According to the Centers for Disease Control, symptoms of scabies include intense itching, redness and swelling and a rash that looks like pimples. Scabies usually affects the stomach, shoulder blades, breasts, penis, buttocks, between the fingers and ...
By Catherine Amo
Hair loss is a problem that affects both men and women. Hair loss could be hereditary, it could be a side effect of medication and medical treatments, or it could be due to one's lifestyle habits. There are several things one can try to promote growth and prevent further hair loss. As with all things, one must have patience while waiting for results. Stimulate hair growth with chemical...
By Kevin Rail
Hair loss is not the most pleasant thing to deal with. This is especially the case when you look down in the sink to see a pile of hair that once stood proud on the top of your head. But with this inevitable process comes hope. There are a lot of hair loss treatments out on the market that might be able to offer the assistance you are looking for. According to the American Hair Loss Association, ...
By Sabrina Ashley
There are several ways to stimulate hair growth naturally. Taking care of your hair by keeping it clean is the first step to promoting increased hair growth. Having beautiful, healthy-looking hair is an achievable goal and with continued effort you can increase the growth rate. The hair normally grows ½ of an inch each month, but with supplements, herbal remedies and massage, this...
By Jessica Broadmoor
Acne happens when your skin produces too much oil. There are many prescription and over-the-counter remedies for acne, but not all of them are safe during pregnancy. Sulfur is a treatment that is deemed safe to use during pregnancy. Sulfur treatments can be safely used during pregnancy if they are applied to the skin. Sulfur has a low absorption rate, so mothers do not have to worry about it...
By Tiesha Whatley
Along with the skin, hair and nails are apart of the integumentary system of the body. The integumentary system is the largest organ system in the human body. One of the greatest things about this particular organ is that it never stops growing. Because of the constant work that this organ system must do, it requires a healthy supply of nutrients. Providing the body with the right types of...