Calluses are unpleasant in more ways than one. Not only do you become conscious of letting people see your hands or feet, but performing daily chores also becomes painful. Calluses are thickened, yellowish skin resulting from repeated friction or pressure. They develop as your body’s natural defense to protect the skin tissues. Painful as they may be, it is not impossible to get rid of calluses. (1) Your feet are most susceptible to calluses due to the daily pressure on them from walking, running or wearing uncomfortable shoes. Calluses on feet can also lead to dry and cracked heels. Calluses […]
Anal Itching: Causes, Symptoms and Home Remedies
Anal itching, also known as pruritus ani, is the itching or irritation in or around the opening of the anus. The itching in the anus is often accompanied by a desire to scratch. It may be caused by something harmless such as moisture around the anal skin or something serious such as hemorrhoids. Consult your doctor if you observe bleeding during bowel movements. A bleeding rectum can be the sign of a serious underlying condition. Seek emergency care if you experience large amounts of rectal bleeding, dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting. Streptococcus can also grow in the anal area and can […]
How to Treat Bed Bug Bites: Home Remedies for Relief
If you go to sleep perfectly healthy and fine but find yourself waking up with tiny, red and swollen bites or patches of skin covered with angry red spots, your mattress may be infested with bedbugs. Bed bugs are tiny parasites that often infest mattresses. They feed exclusively on blood and are most active at night when they emerge to feed on their hosts. Apart from the bed, these pests can be found in cracks and crevices in your house; in your sheets; and behind furniture, headboards, picture frames and electrical outlet plates. There has been a return in the […]
10 Medicinal Uses of Tea Tree Oil for Skin, Face and Health
Tea tree oil seems to be the latest fad in both the health and beauty industry. Derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia, tea tree oil has gained prominence for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. (1) The volatile oil, composed of nearly 98 compounds, has a camphor-like smell and serves as a strong topical treatment for various skin conditions. This therapeutic oil is now being used almost in line with the modern medicine and is in fact, surpassing the later in treating the most resistant strains of microbes. Discover exciting new ways to utilize the medicinal properties […]
How to Get Rid of Melasma: Home Remedies to Fade the Spots
If you’ve developed big brown or gray-brown patches on your skin, there are chances that you may be suffering from melasma. Melasma is a skin condition caused by hyperpigmentation and is characterized by brown, gray-brown or tan-colored patches on the skin, especially on the face. It is also called chloasma or the mask of pregnancy since it often occurs in pregnant women. Melasma is characterized by brown, gray-brown or tan-colored patches on the skin. However, it is not an infectious disease and, contrary to popular myths, does not lead to skin cancer. The problem is primarily cosmetic. This condition is more […]