Skin rashes are not pretty. Most skin rashes are characterized by red, swollen, crusty skin. Weeping sores, blisters, scarring, lesions, even skin ulcers are also commonly associated with skin rashes. Besides their unsightly appearance, skin rashes are extremely uncomfortable. The skin can burn...
Skin diseases are difficult conditions to live with, to say the very least. Though some skin diseases may cause minimal discomfort, the visual effects of the conditions can cause significant self esteem and confidence issues. The majority of skin diseases cause scarring or disfigurement. Skin...
Labia minora are actually skin folds found in the inner part of the female vulva just below the clitoris. It’s normal color ranges from light to dark pink, brown, purple or dark brown. However, changes in color, itching, or redness may be an indicator of a disorder and must be checked right away....
Surrounding the vaginal canal is the vaginal wall which is made up of fibrous muscle, skin and ligaments. There are two main vaginal walls namely, the front wall and the rear wall. The front wall is about seven centimeters in length while the rear wall is about nine centimeters in length. The...
Aloe vera oil is the result of extracting juices from the aloe vera plant and then mixing it with an oil base. Aloe vera oil is made by mashing the leaves of the aloe vera plant. The result is then mixed with soybean oil. In some cases, other oils such as almond or apricot is also used. Aloe...
When blood vessels become abnormally swollen and abnormally enlarged they are referred to as varicose veins. They appear on the calves, lower thighs and feet of mostly women aged between 30 and 60 years of age, as large twisted and raised veins. Although varicose veins can appear on any part of...
Celiac disease is a genetically inherited autoimmune condition which causes the lining of the small intestine to be damaged by eating proteins contained in wheat, barely, rye, and oats. Celiac disease is also known as: sprue, nontropical sprue, gluten intolerance, or gluten-sensitive enteropathy....
