Ingrown hair refers to hairs that bend and insert into the skin, when growing back after a shave or tweezing. It mostly occurs in 14 to 25 year old African-American males. It can also affect women who eliminate unwanted hair via tweezing, electrolysis, waxing, or shaving as well as people of all age groups. Ingrown… Continue reading How to get rid of an ingrown hair?
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Dry Skin around Eyes
The skin around eyes is delicate and certain factors can make it dry, irritated and flaky. The condition can be mild or serious depending upon the causing factor. Dryness around the eyes is not a condition that should be much worried about as there are many treatments which provide quick relief. Dry skin around eyes… Continue reading Dry Skin around Eyes
Dermatofibroma
Dermatofibroma is a skin disorder identified by formation of irregular skin growths. It mostly affects the skin on the legs. Physicians also refer to the condition as sclerosing hemangioma.The abnormal growths of dermatofibroma are often made up of fibrous tissues as well as dermal histiocyte dendritic cells. It is therefore also called fibrous histiocytoma. The… Continue reading Dermatofibroma
Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis Pilaris is a dermatological condition which is commonly recorded in people throughout the world. This disorder is technically referred to as Follicular Keratosis or more commonly as ‘chicken skin’. The condition is characterized with rough patches consisting of small bumps similar to acne. It is said to be an autosomal dominant medical issue. These… Continue reading Keratosis Pilaris