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Hyperpigmentation is a condition caused due to increased production of melanin in skin cells. This generally occurs in case of dark skinned persons and mostly affect parts of face, chest and hands etc. As a result of this increased production of melanin the skin gets darkened. In some cases the pigmentation is so bad that [...]

The face is a very important part of the body. This part of the body is first to be seen by any person. Like other parts of the body, the face is also made up of muscles. Muscles are made of tiny protein filaments which work together and provide motion to the body. Muscles in [...]

Corn and calluses can be described in simple terms as a thick skin which generally appears on the toes or on the side of the toes. These are quite painful and the person sometimes finds it difficult to walk. These are caused by shoes which do not fit properly i.e. being tight or if there [...]

Skin abscesses are quite common and may form in warm and humid conditions. They are not difficult to treat. As soon as you notice a boil, wash it with a medicated soap and apply an antibiotic lotion on it. Soak it in hot water and apply hot packs on it. This will increase the blood [...]

Leucoderma, also called vitiligo, is a skin disease. In literal terms leucoderma means white skin. The symptoms are appearance of white spots and white patches on different parts of the body. The patches are called leucoderma. However, spots that appear without any previous disease are called vitiligo. Often appearance of white spots is mistaken for [...]

Cuts on the corners of the mouth are in medical terms called Angular Cheilitis. A person suffering from this problem gets cuts on both sides of the lips. These, like any cuts on any organ of the body which moves, are painful and difficult to cure. In addition to the mouth, these cuts can appear [...]

Aging is a veritable reality of life. But still you can have control over its effects to a large extent. In other words, ‘You can age with dignity’. These days both men and women are wary of wrinkles, which are considered a major blot on anybody’s personality. Mind you, it’s not all about beauty and [...]

In the world of today where presentation matters a lot, you got to have a presentable and pleasing personality. Glowing skin is an inseparable part of your personality and skin that is healthy from inside,  is a boon for anyone. You may be young or ageing, a glowing skin is certainly a realizable ambition. It’s [...]

Herpes is a viral disease that affects your body (normally face and mouth) and the genitals. Actually there are two types of viruses HSV-1 and HSV-2 that cause this disease. HSV-1 is known to cause oral herpes and HSV-2 mostly causes genital herpes. Herpes is considered to be a serious sexually transmitted disease that has [...]

It is a wish of all human being to have beautiful skin. People who are lucky enough to get the excellent skin can boast of possessing a healthier, thinner and happier look. Many tan their skin with sunlight. While some use the tanning booth, which is not really healthy to use because it is dangerous [...]