Dry skin is part of a group of disorders called ichthyosis. Some environmental factors that cannot be controlled causes dry skin and these factors include hot or cold weather, low humidity and soaking in hot water. Dry skin can lead to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzAwt_fDeLk” width=”220″] Symptoms of dry skin […]
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Nickel allergy is the most usual cause of an allergic contact dermatitis; there is an uncomfortable rash that occurs when the skin gets in contact with an inoffensive substance. Nickel allergy can be caused by earrings and other jewelries, especially common with body piercings. It can also be found in coins, zippers, cell phones and
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The skin normally secretes sebum, fluid, and perspiration through the sweat glands to help regulate the body temperature. However, there are instances when the sweat glands excessively produce and secrete these substances that cause skin disorders, especially in the areas where glands can be found in large numbers. The material posted on this page on
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Many people are not satisfied with their looks. Those suffering from anorexia nervosa are obsessed with losing weight. Surprisingly, many of the people suffering from this condition are not overweight; taking into consideration the body mass index (BMI). The condition is actually an eating disorder that affects both genders. When left untreated, it can be
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A parasite refers to a plant or an animal that lives on or in another plant or animal from a different kind and feeds from it. Usually the relationship between the parasite and the host is non-mutual. The parasite benefits from shelter and food at the expense of the host thereby weakening the activities of
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where the stomach contents (both solid and liquid) regurgitate back into the oesophagus causing a variety of symptoms. The oesophagus is the tube that serves as passageway of from the pharynx that is located at the back of the throat to the stomach. At the bottom end of
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Menopause is an event that usually occurs in women during midlife, between their late 40s and early 50s. It is also being defined as the permanent cessation of the primary functions of the ovaries, which is, the ripening and release of ova and the release of hormones that causes menstruation. This results in the reduction
