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- Vinegar For Genital Warts Diagnosis And Treatment - by Vinegar has several uses for genital warts. First, it is used in diagnosing the said sexually transmitted disease. Next, it can also be used to treat genital warts and alleviate the symptoms while they are still at the early stages.
Genital warts may or may not show symptoms. If they do, the ...
Views: 17281 - Acne Prevention - 8 Tips On How To Prevent Acne Breakouts - by Throughout your adolescence you probably suffered from acne. Most people would say that this is normal. Many people suffer from this condition. It is a fairly common skin disease that is shared by billions of people. If you are still experiencing acne or if you have a teenage son or ...
Views: 6385 - Free Colon Cleanse Recipes – 4 Homemade Colon Cleansing Tips - by A lot of people would rather prepare their own colon cleansing recipes. These recipes are usually easy since you are the one choosing the ingredients. This way, you are ensured that the mixture contains no harmful chemicals or preservatives.
When performing a colon cleansing, it is always ...
Views: 4854 - 7 Tips On Maintaining Acne Free Skin - by Having that nasty zit is sometimes quite annoying. In fact, it is a great factor on suffering low self-esteem particularly on young people whose main focus at puberty is the physical attribute. Preventing acne breakout is not a piece of cake that is why even if you know everything about acne ...
Views: 3902 - Stretch Marks and Growing Pains - by We often attribute the presence of stretch marks to an exclusively female, child-bearing or childrearing group. We could not have been more wrong. Stretch marks, or in medical parlance, striae marks are often present too in younger children. Some parents would probably raise their eyes when we ...
Views: 3671 - 4 Tips to Hide Your Bald Spots with Proper Hairstyles - by A large percentage of the male populace gets bald sooner or later. At what age it will occur, only genetics can tell. But when that time comes, there is nothing much one can do to stop it. A lot of methods and techniques have been designed to address hair loss, yet the best approach seems to be ...
Views: 3308 - Warning: Tanning Stretch Marks Might Be Dangerous - by If you are a big fan of using public tanning booths for the purpose of diminishing your stretch marks, read on. The FDA warns that some tanning salons are not following FDA regulation regarding the safe use of UV light.
In a recent case in Manhattan, random tanning salon was visited by an FDA ...
Views: 3256 - The 11 Kinds Of Acne Classified According To Causes - by If you have been plagued with acne at some point in your life, you are probably obsessed with washing your face all the time – making sure that it’s clean to keep away the acne. Ironically, people who are prone to acne are actually quite particular with cleanliness. They often wash ...
Views: 2959 - 6 Unconventional Treatments To Nail Fungus - by People who are or have been afflicted with nail fungus will attest to the fact that it is a tough adversary to beat. There are many treatment options available including pharmaceutical topical and oral medications as well as natural herbal remedies. But they take forever to finish, are messy or ...
Views: 2877 - How to Keeping Your Face Acne-free in Young and Old Age? - by Acne can occur both in young and old people. It is a hereditary disease and if a person has parents who have acne, it is great possibility that acne can occur in the child. It can start as early as eight years old and can occur in people even in their 60s. Dermatologist James E. Fulton, Jr. says ...
Views: 2438 - Acne - 5 Different Kinds of Acne - by The birth of the zit may be constant, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that the pimple will always be the same. Different types of pimples can pop out from the same face. But all pimples start as a comendo, which is a lesion caused by oil and bacteria that plug the pores. Basically, a ...
Views: 2342 - Understanding Adult Acne And Its Causes - by You probably had acne breakouts during your teens. Your mother assured you that ¡°its part of growing up and it¡¯ll clear up soon.¡± And you found out that your mother was right. The acne did eventually clear up and you lived happily ever after ¨C acne free, right? Wrong!
What can you do when ...
Views: 2314 - Do Topical Antibiotics Work for Acne? - by Topical antibiotics are known for delivering visible results in shorter periods of time. Topical antibiotics are especially effective in treating inflammatory acne. Inflammatory acne involves reddish and painful lesions on the face that often cause disfiguring, darkened scars. Two of the most ...
Views: 2280(1 vote) - How to Combat Stretch Marks During Your Pregnancy - by It’s bad enough that during pregnancy women have to deal with hormonal changes and water retention, but one of the most inconvenient after-effects of pregnancy, which mostly disappears after childbirth, is the stretch marks. Stretch marks or striae occur in the most inconvenient places on the ...
Views: 2191 - Do Retinoids Work for Acne? - by Retinoids are considered one the best line of defense against acne vulgaris. Doctors and other health care professionals often recommend topical medications that make use retinoids.
Retinoids are used both as primary treatment of acne and as maintenance. That means when the acne vulgaris has ...
Views: 2177(1 vote) - Does Azelaic Acid Work for Acne? - by Azelaic acid is a natural chemical that’s produced by the action of a particular yeast. It is a naturally occurring acid that may be found in grains like wheat. Azelaic acid has three main and very distinct properties that have elevated its role in acne treatment:
• The ability to fight off ...
Views: 2143(1 vote) - How To Survive The Cabbage Soup Diet - by The Cabbage Soup Diet can be pretty strict and overwhelming, the soup consists of a variety of vegetables that are mixed together and simmered in a pot. Often referred to as “Russian Peasant Soup” or “Sacred Heart Diet”, its simplicity is the secret to its effectiveness. ...
Views: 2088 - How Can I Prevent HPV Contamination? - by The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) causes genital warts. Unfortunately, HPV contamination is very common. In fact, HPV infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted disease these days. More than a million Americans are diagnosed with HPV infection every year.
HPV is a microscopic virus ...
Views: 1996 - Acne Vulgaris – The Causes And Treatments For Acne Vulgaris - by Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin disorder affecting susceptible hair follicles, most commonly found on the neck, upper trunk, and face. It is described by comedones (which are primary lesions of acne) that are both open and closed, and by cysts, nodules, pustules, and papules.
Acne ...
Views: 1874 - Losing Hair is Not a Big Deal - by Most men fear balding for the presumed reason that it will prevent them from finding a partner. The idea of isolation, depression, and reclusion sets in. You kept saying no man is an island. There is someone bound to make you whole. Now, the race is on.
You scour the dating scene in order to ...
Views: 1751 - 4 Tips For Cleaning Your Colon Naturally - by Nature proposed a system for your colon to get rid of bacteria and waste material, and absorb minerals and water while preserving electrolyte and fluid balance. A colon that is unable to carry out these functions appropriately, as impacted fecal stuff makes extra toxins in your body that broaden ...
Views: 1750 - Treating Genital Warts Using Cryotherapy - by Cryotherapy is a medical procedure that involves the utilization of extreme cold to destroy any abnormal growth on the skin. It is used to alleviate skin disease such as warts, moles, skin tags, and solar keratoses. Cryotherapy is considered one of the most effective treatments for genital ...
Views: 1729 - Acne Treatment – Is Sunbathing A Cure For Acne? - by There is no doubt that acne has a huge impact on people’s lives. Not only can it break someone’s self-esteem, it can also be painful. This is why for centuries people have been looking for treatments to make acne go away. People have also tried to erase the scars left after the acne has ...
Views: 1695 - Botox-Killer Being Touted as Stretch Marks Treatment - by A new anti-ageing cream released in the United Kingdom is currently making waves, drawing in legions of loyal fans across the country. The new “miracle cream” has been touted as responsible for pushing back wrinkles and undoing the discoloration and unsightly ridges caused by stretch marks. ...
Views: 1673 - Stretch Marks and the Anatomy of the Skin during Pregnancy - by Let’s say that you have done all you can to make your skin as radiant as possible during your pregnancy. What happens to your skin during post-pregnancy? To understand what to expect during post-pregnancy, we should understand well what happens during pregnancy.
To begin with, pregnancy ...
Views: 1586 - 8 Secrets On How To Remove Acne Scars - by There are several ways on removing acne scars. The appearance of acne starts during puberty when the body actively produces hormones that causes too much sebum in the skin. This skin stage may pass but it would definitely leave marks to haunt your appearance forever. Treating acne scars can be ...
Views: 1519 - Why Cabbage Is A Very Important Vegetable? - by The vegetable cabbage is very easy to grow and is readily available in the market. It is cultivated in most countries worldwide just like other common cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, brussel sprouts and cauliflower which are part of our day to day cooking. Cabbage is famous for its ...
Views: 1449 - 5 Tasty Cabbage Soup Recipes - by The variety of cabbage known today is well beyond the ten fingers of your hands. Use whichever is available to you and you can work magic in the kitchen. There are famous soup preparations that you can try at home. These variations can help you if you want delicious soups or if you are one of ...
Views: 1427 - Does Salicylic Acid Work for Acne? - by Salicylic Acid and Acne
Salicylic acid is by no means the best line of defense against acne. If we make a direct comparison to active agents such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic would probably lack a few important anti-bacterial characteristics.
However, it’s believed that this particular ...
Views: 1418(2 votes) - Hair Loss - Onion Treatment for Hair Loss - by Onion is a popular folk remedy for hair loss. It is a tried and tested product, having been used for centuries not only for its potent hair strengthening properties, but also for other medicinal purposes. In fact, physicians in the Middle Ages prescribed onions to counteract snake bites, ...
Views: 1412 - Colon Cleanse: 4 Steps To Clean Your Colon - by Colon cleanse is on its way to becoming a popular health routine, especially among health enthusiasts and people who are interested in alternative medicine. A colon cleanse is extremely beneficial for curing a number of ailments like chronic constipation, acne, chronic fatigue, candida and ...
Views: 1377 - Cabbage Soup Diet - Cruciferous Cabbage Can Kill Cancer Cells - by Aside from its role in the Cabbage Soup Diet, cabbage also plays an important part in fighting against Cancer. Cancer is one of the primary causes of the increasing mortality rate in the world. It affects everyone – the rich and the poor, the young and the old, men, women, and children alike.
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Views: 1360 - Essential Vitamins To Cure Acne - by Acne, for many, leads to de-moralizing oneself and low levels of self esteem and at times even depression in people across the world. Though the reasons as to why acne pops up are many, such as- hormonal imbalances, highly stressed out, improper eating patterns, and genetic effect; regulated and ...
Views: 1325 - Nail Fungus: The Treatment and Medication Options - by If you notice a yellow or white spot under your toenail or fingernail, then you may have nail fungus infection. When fungi infect your nails, be prepared to see discoloration and thickening of the edges. This might be a potentially painful and unsightly problem for you.
Generally, these ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - 6 Tips On How To Clear Up Acne - by Although having acne breakouts is normal, especially for teens, people can't still help but search for ways on how to clear up acne. Some are finding ways on how to treat it inexpensively while others really saves enough money so that they can pay for the soothing expensive facial skin care ...
Views: 1276 - Get Rid Of Stretch Marks By Utilizing Home Remedies - by There is a myriad of stretch mark creams and other products out in the market today, but not a lot of research has been done with the aim of proving if they actually work in preventing and/or treating stretch marks. Aside from the fact that they don’t guarantee results, stretch mark treatments ...
Views: 1274 - Do Retinols and Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) Work for Acne? - by Retinols, Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Acne
Retinols are derived from a well-known micronutrient: vitamin A. Vitamin A is usually hailed as the “eye vitamin”. In reality, it benefits the skin, hair and nails as well. Vitamin A is stored in the body in small amounts and used to catalyze other ...
Views: 1206(2 votes) - Cabbage Soup Diet - A Good Starting Point To Weight Loss - by It is a nightmare for a lot of people when they think of diet. Losing weight is difficult and more so keeping it off. A lot of pounds challenged people are on the look out for the perfect formula to decrease the unwanted bulges and lumps on their bodies. The cabbage soup diet is a popular option ...
Views: 1176 - 4 Simple Methods To Clear Up Acne Scars - by Acne scars can be a major inconvenience to anybody as it gives the idea of a bad skin complexion and sometimes causes a blow to one¡¯s self confidence. That¡¯s why it is important to understand and know the different ways of treating and clearing up scars left by acne. Here you will understand ...
Views: 1174 - Modern Acne Treatment: Photodynamic Treatment - by Over the past few years, people have been making a buzz out of acne light treatments. Without a doubt, many experts note that these modern acne treatments are probably the most efficient forms of modern procedure that exists these days. Among the most popular forms of acne light treatment is the ...
Views: 1169 - The Concerns and Treatments of Genital Warts during Pregnancy - by Having genital warts during pregnancy is definitely a source of worry and frustration for a lot of expectant mothers. This is because it puts the baby at a huge risk of contracting the infection. Moreover, there is a chance that genital warts can be spread from the mother to the newborn baby ...
Views: 1166 - Acne Treatment Tips for Teenagers - by Teenagers experience changes in their hormonal levels. That is why they are more prone to acne breakouts. If you are a teenager with an acne problem, then you should consider getting an acne treatment plan that you have to strictly follow.
Here are some basic tips:
1. Stay away from sweets ...
Views: 1146 - Teen Hair Loss - Mom, I’m Losing My Hair! - by Hair loss is usually the last concern of any female teen. Although sometimes teenagers experience losing their hair too. In this case, it may be a sign that something may be wrong. You have to calm yourself though since, this is not much of a life and death situation.
So let us talk about our ...
Views: 1139 - Fungal Infection On Your Finger And Toe Nails - by Nail fungus infection, can damage our finger or toe nails. Most often, these kinds of infections start on the toenails. Why the toenails, you might ask. As we all know, the fungus responsible for this infection thrives in humid surroundings. Your toenails are usually inside closed shoes, unless ...
Views: 1123 - Popular Acne Treatment: Light Chemical Peels - by Light chemical peels belong to the list of the most popular acne treatment methods offered by estheticians and dermatologists. Since this is a non-invasive procedure, there is really no downtime for this treatment. Light chemical peels can be done in an hour and you won’t have to take a rest or ...
Views: 1110 - Natural Ways to Treat Your Stretch Marks - by Treating stretch marks can be a pain in the backside, as many women already know from experience. Often the problem is that there are just too many afflicted areas and there is too little time to pay attention to all of the trouble spots on the body.
This is a sad truth that we have to look ...
Views: 1104 - Herbal Topical Gels For Genital Warts - by The first instinct of people upon finding out that they have symptoms of genital warts is to consult with a medical practitioner, who then recommends commercial prescription medications to combat the said disease. However, many people are starting to realize the advantages of using herbal ...
Views: 1087 - Nail Fungus - Background and Treatments - by Onychomycosis, more commonly referred to as nail fungus, is an infection that results to discolored and disfigured nails. There are two types of fungus that cause nail infections. Dermatophytes more commonly cause toenail fungus while yeast, particularly Candida, more often infect fingernails. ...
Views: 1083 - Acne Home Remedy - You Must Know - by Acne home remedy may be effective if you have the right understanding about your skin condition, the ingredients and the treatments that you are apply.
1. Causes of Acne
Acne chiefly targets the neck, face, back, chest and shoulders. Teenagers, young adults and sometimes babies are worst ...
Views: 1067(3 votes) - When Age Weathers the Skin: Tackling Stretch Marks in Advanced Age - by It is quite obvious that as a person ages, the skin ages as well. Sometimes, a person feels twenty but the skin shows the real, biological age. Some people of advanced age simply give up on their skin, especially with stretch marks. But does this have to be the case? Should we really sacrifice ...
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