Most Common Causes for Hives or Urticaria

What causes hives? This was the question on my mind as I watched my Aunt suffer with Hives. For her, hives causes frustration and embarrassment as is the case for many. For her family and friends it was painful to watch her suffer a sudden outbreak of red splotches that made her itch.
She never knew [...]

Natural Treatment for Hives or Urticaria

A hives treatment can consist of various medications or there are a number of natural remedies that can be tried. Although, when you have Hives or Urticaria, as the condition is referred to by medical professionals, it can be a challenge to find the source of your symptoms. Is it stress causing your hives or [...]

Can Cosmetics Cause Acne ??

Normally,  acne is caused by hormonal fluctuations and overproduction of oil around the face area.  But as strange as it may sound-  cosmetics may be another cause for it.
This unique type of Acne is  accompanied by the appearance of tiny, red bumps that spread like a rash over the cheeks, forehead & chin. This condition [...]

Pityriasis Rosea - Symptoms and Treatments

Pityriasis rosea can easily be confused with a common rash or skin irritation. This harmless skin problem commonly affects people between the ages of 10 to 35 years of age. Pityriasis rosea is not caused by an allergic reaction or fungus. Some experts believe it is the result of a virus or a viral infection, [...]

Top 5 Women Hair Loss Treatments

When it comes to seeking advice for a women’s hair loss treatment is can be a touchy topic. Who wants to admit they are losing their hair? Few women I know will admit to losing their hair. It is one thing when a man looses his hair and a whole different story when a woman [...]

The Best Vitamins for Acne Treatment

Using vitamins for acne would never have occurred to me when I was young. According to my mother I was allergic to chocolate, which I ate often. As for my friends, who did not enjoy chocolate, it appeared the acne was the curse of our youth. We scrubbed; we tried lotions and creams to no [...]

Common Acne Myths

Myth No.1: Acne develops as a result of  poor hygiene… Hmm.. If you believe that silly old myth, and try to wash your skin too hard and too frequently, you may actually worsen your situation. Acne is not caused by dirt or on-surface  skin oils - ut has deeper roots.  Too much washing or [...]

Using Propecia to fight Hair Loss ?

Finasteride , (aka by the brand name “Propecia®”) is an orally administered treatment for male pattern baldness. It is the only specific Mail pattern hair loss medication approved by the FDA so far. Research conducted for many years which tested a little over one million patients had proved that Finasteride is both safe and effective [...]

Top 3 Natural Treatments for Eczema

When our cousin started searching for a natural treatment for eczema she found many options. At first she did not realize she had eczema, otherwise known as Atopic Dermatitis. For years she lived with the itchy, red, scaling skins spots, and often felt like she was shedding like a lizard. We were nice and never [...]

Natural Treatment for Seborrhea

Seborrhea treatment or the frustration of dealing with dandruff as it is commonly known to millions takes dedication. My father had it for years and his choice of seborrhea treatment was a standard for many people he knew; the strange smelling blue shampoo. I do not think he gave much thought to what caused his [...]

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