Do you have a yellow spot on a toenail that is beginning to get darker? It could be a fungal infection that is under the toenail, damaging the nail bed. If left untreated, the infection can worsen, causing discomfort, odor and possible loss of your toenail. The best option to cure the infection is to…
Where do you shave or wax to remove hair? Both men and women have areas that they may maintain to keep hair-free, whether it is legs, underarms, the back or chest. Hair grows quickly and in different cycles, so even waxing can only keep the area hair-free for a few weeks. The permanent option to…
A lipoma is a benign, fatty tumor that grows underneath the skin. Most lipomas are small and painless, often located on the torso, neck, upper thighs, upper arms and armpits. It is not known exactly what causes these growths but they are usually inherited through the person’s genes. About 1% of the population will have…
Cold sores and fever blisters on and around the mouth area are symptoms of oral herpes, known as herpes simplex virus 1 or HSV-1. Most people are exposed at some point to this virus and have experienced the painful and embarrassing sores on or around their mouth. However, there are misconceptions about this virus, how…
You have most likely heard of scabies, but you may not know exactly what this condition is, how it is contracted or treated. Scabies is a skin infestation of the human itch mite, which causes a rash and itchy skin. It is very uncomfortable and is also contagious, so it is important to know what…
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