From soft and silky moods to dry and brittle breakage, it feels what we’re feeling. Sometimes literally. We straighten, shampoo, moisturize, spray, cut, and color it to tell the story we want. Some days that’s pin straight, other days it’s french braids. But even with all our attention, hair texture, volume, and color can change unexpectedly. [...]
The potential uses of lemons go beyond flavoring water and culinary dishes. This popular citrus fruit is a good source of vitamin C, which can boost your immune system and reduce inflammation. Lemons also have bleaching properties, which is why they’re often found in cleaning and skin care products. When it comes to your hair [...]
It is normal to shed a certain amount of hair every day. If hair falls out in more significant amounts than usual, it can cause distress and worry. While male and female pattern baldness is a primary cause of hair loss, there is a range of other reasons. A doctor will want to explore these before recommending the [...]
Accutane was a brand name of the drug isotretinoin, which healthcare providers used to prescribe for treating severe acne. This drug can cause a number of side effects, and some people have concerns that taking isotretinoin can lead to hair loss. Although Accutane is no longer available under that brand name, the active ingredient isotretinoin [...]
In short, no. Laser hair removal works by heating the hair follicles to stop new hairs from growing. This puts the hair follicles in a state of dormancy for a long period of time — much longer than with shaving and waxing. When the hairs do grow back, they’ll be lighter, finer, and fewer [...]
While some people consider their scars to be marks of pride, many people just want them to go away. Since they can affect your appearance, they can make you feel self-conscious. If you want to get rid of an old scar, you need to understand what a scar is and what type you’re trying to [...]
Scars are cause for concern for many people across the globe. This is because they not only alter the normal appearance of the skin, they can also affect one’s self esteem. Scars typically consist of tissue that is formed in place of damaged skin. Damage to the skin may result from different types of injuries [...]
Penile melanosis is usually a benign or harmless condition. It’s characterized by small patches of dark skin on the penis. This change in color is known as hyperpigmentation, and it occurs when melanin (brown pigment) forms deposits in the surface layer of skin. Penile melanosis is also known as penile lentiginosis. The spots or lesions of [...]
What’s Causing Scabs in Nose? We can get scabs anywhere on our body — including inside our nose. Hardened, dried mucus can feel like scabs and is extremely common inside the nose. But there are other types of sores and scabs within the nose, which may be made of dried blood. These can be [...]
Smooth supple skin not only looks great, it is also an indication of your skin’s health. Everyone yearns for smooth glowing skin with an even tone. This, however, does not always happen leading to the formation of an uneven skin tone. There are several factors that lead to an uneven skin tone and the characteristic [...]
