November 2, 2015 Skin and Body
Foot pain is a condition which could occur in any individual and could arise from one or many structures that forms the foot. The foot is formed by many bones including the heel bone and has two arches which run…
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November 2, 2015 Skin and Body
Metatarsal region in the foot is the area at the base of the toes in the sole of the foot. The area consists of the metatarsal bones and their connections with the bones of the toes. It will usually have…
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November 2, 2015 Skin and Body
Calluses are thickenings in the skin which occurs purposefully in reaction to increased resistance, friction or else persistent irritations. The appearance will depend on the causative elements and most often these are not painful but, will have the potential to…
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November 2, 2015 Skin and Body
Calluses are flat areas of thickened skin mainly in the parts of the body which is exposed to repetitive stressors or pressures. Therefore, these are likely to occur in the feet and in the hands. The calluses are also known…
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November 1, 2015 Skin and Body
Foot odor is a socially embarrassing problem that can develop either due to pure negligence of self care or due to a disorder that produce more perspiration than usual. The cause for the foot odor is the bacterial action over…
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October 26, 2015 Skin and Body
Skin is the largest organ in the body and is subjected to many insults as well as disease manifestations. Due to its external location, we tend to see changes accordingly in the skin which might be reflected in the mucosal…
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October 17, 2015 Skin and Body
Fungal infections of the nails are becoming relatively common in today’s society. It affects the toe nails in a more frequent manner than the nails of the fingers. Being part of the dematophyte family, the fungus shows a high affinity…
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September 29, 2015 Skin and Body
Foot odor is a common phenomenon among many individuals and the condition can vary in its intensity from person to person. For some, it would not affect their day to day work or social interactions but for the others it…
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September 29, 2015 Skin and Body
Metatarsal is the name given to describe the bones which precede each finger or the toe. The joints between metatarsal bones are known as the ‘metatarsal joints’ and these joints are not so mobile when compared with other such joints…
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September 29, 2015 Skin and Body
What is ‘Metatarsal’? Metatarsal is the name used in describing the bones which forms the area of the feet which provides the base for the toes. There are five metatarsal bones forming the foot and the area which contains the…
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Foot massage or reflexology is an ancient Chinese practice, which aims at restoring the energy balance (qi) within the body and help the body heal itself faster. It is a non-invasive and a relaxing method of treatment, which still lack…
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What is ‘pedicure’? Pedicure is a process in which the feet and the nails are given a rejuvenating treatment using massage techniques and water baths along with several other methods. It involves the use of certain tools for soaking the…
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What is a flat foot? ‘Flat feet’ is the term used in describing the condition in which the arches of the inside of the feet disappears and appear flat. This will make the entire under surface of the feet to…
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Coloring the hair has become one of the most sought after fashion statements in the younger generation and it is believed to be giving a person a different outlook, a perspective and a new beginning which can be self fulfilling,…
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Dandruff is the condition in which the scalp hair is shed off more often than its usual turnout and is visible as whitish or grayish flakes on the surface of the scalp as well as on the surface of the…
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Nails can be considered as part of the body which grows continuously throughout life and in the modern day it is widely used as a way of enhancing beauty rather than using it for any functional purpose. Although the relative…
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Checking hair for lice is not as easy as it sounds since all the stages of the lice tend to locate themselves as close as possible to the scalp and therefore be covered by the thick hair on top. Thus,…
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Acne is a skin condition which is characterized by the appearance of red papules or pus filled papules in the face and most often the condition can be seen among the adolescent age group. In most instances the condition would…
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How can seniors keep their skin healthy? This is a question which might have been asked thousands of times by individuals who are affected from various skin conditions, particularly diseases, due to the changes that are taking place after aging….
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Beauty and skin care products have invaded the market in an unprecedented manner over the last few decades and many of these products have not undergone checks for being safe for the public. In a recent article published by the…
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Cracked heels can be a common manifestation among many of us and a rise in its incidence can be seen during winter months when the skin gets exposed to extreme colds and therefore to excessive drying. The so called cracks…
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Hair straightening has become popular in the past decade especially due to the introduction of easy and more permanent hair straightening methods. The growing number of hair care professionals who undertake hair straightening might have also lead to many women…
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Clipping nails attract many opinions from different types of people. Where ever these opinions originate, there is only few methods that can safely be adopted by a person in clipping his or her nails. The basic idea of adhering to…
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Hair loss is a burning issue and its prevention is a hot topic in many of the medical forums dedicated to men. In many instances, loosing hair towards late 50s and 60s seems to be acceptable as natural and many…
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Acne is a condition which can be commonly seen in teenagers and young adults and is characterized by its location of appearance. These lesions occur in the areas of skin where oiliness is relatively high and therefore, the condition can…
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Introduction: For many of us, seeing the skin wrinkle would be to an extent depressing and at times saddening. But, being the nature’s way of saying that we have aged and the wrinkling process will continue as long as we…
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January 31, 2015 Skin and Body
Dry skin is a normal process in the ageing skin and many would neglect the condition or avoid all remedial measures when things do not improve. Although it’s quite true that it will be an almost impossible task to bring…
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Itchy scalp is a common problem that is present in the general population and can often be due to conditions which can be easily prevented or treated. In broad terms, the causes for such itchy scalp would relate to poor…
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January 15, 2015 Skin and Body
Nails represent an important part in the appearance of a person and lot of attention has been put on making it more attractive as much as possible. Many cosmetic products are available in the market which is designed to make…
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January 15, 2015 Skin and Body
Nail biting or Onychophagia as it is known in the medical world, is considered to be a compulsive disorder, if it’s maintained for a longer duration and occurs very frequently during the day. The condition is of higher prevalence among…
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