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Do You have Pityriasis Versicolor? Read This Before Trying the Back-to-Basics Approach
Many of you will have heard of the back-to-basics approach to treating Pityriasis Versicolor (PV). The idea is simple: as your skin has been invaded with a fungal infection, all…
Vitiligo Cure
Vitiligo is a skin disorder wherein white patches appear on the skin. These patches are caused due to lack of melanin in the body. Melanin is responsible for the color…
5 Reasons You Don’t Need to Fear Cellulite and How to Get Rid of It
Cellulite is a problem that plagues more than 80% of women at some point during their lives. It’s time to take back your confidence and feel comfortable in your skin…
You’re Showing The Secret to Ditching the Rash
If you’ve spent a summer in Florida, you’ve probably gotten a heat rash. Or at least seen someone with one. Heat rash is the itchy, red bumps that appear in…
What is Calamine lotion and what is it used for? Here’s some of the uses
What is Calamine lotion? Calamine lotion, otherwise known as ‘calamine topical,’ is a medication that is used on the skin to treat itching, pain, and discomfort that is caused by:…
Heat Rash Causes, Treatments and What to Avoid
Heat Rash: Causes, Treatments and What to Avoid Heat rash is a condition that can affect people at any age. The rash appears when the skin is exposed to moist…
Jock Itch–Healing The Hidradenitis Suppurativa Heat Rash
The causes of hidradenitis suppurativa and jock itch can be classified into 4 main groups, namely: genetic, hormonal, anatomical/physiological and environmental. First of all, it is important to understand that…
Is Eczema Really a Good Thing? And what are the consequences?
I was excited to see the article “Eczema Really Is a Good Thing” in the NY Times. I really wanted to believe it, as I come from a family of…
How Does Acne Scarring Form? I’ve Got Chronic Acne… Now What?
How Does Acne Scarring Form? I’ve Got Chronic Acne… Now What? Acne is a complex inflammatory disorder of the skin. It occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and…
What is Neosporin and How Can it Protect You From Fungal Acne?Neosporin is a common band-aid product, but little else. This blog explores how Neosporin can protect you from fungal acne.
What is Neosporin and How Can it Protect You From Fungal Acne?Neosporin is a common band-aid product, but little else. This blog explores how Neosporin can protect you from fungal…
How to Get Rid of Acne in Street Fighter X Tekken
Acne. We all get it, at one point or another. But acne in Street Fighter X Tekken (SFxT) is a whole different beast from acne in real life. The pimples…
The 5-Step Process to Choosing your Perfect Body Lotion
The 5-Step Process to Choosing your Perfect Body Lotion: a blog about choosing a body lotion. Five steps to choosing the right body lotion. Choosing the right body lotion is…