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How to Get Rid of Chafing Between the Thighs
When your skin rubs together -- or when there is friction between your clothes and your skin -- chafing may occur. Chafing is a condition where the skin is irritated and raw due to friction and...
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How to Cure a Raw Tongue
A raw tongue is a symptom of what is medically known as geographic tongue. The condition is actually harmless, but does still cause the person's tongue to appear extremely raw -- and in certain cases,...
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How to Stop Surf Rash
Surfing is a great way to enjoy the water and sun, while getting in some physical activity. However, all that water, heat and climbing on and off the board, can wreak havoc on your skin. The friction...
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How to Tell If You Have a Wasp Bite or Sting
Wasps generally do not attack unless provoked, or when defending their nest. The wasp uses the stinger as an egg-laying device so only females sting their victims, according to the University of...
View ArticleWhat Are the Effects on the Skin for Heroin Users?
Heroin is a highly dangerous and addictive drug that is derived from the narcotic morphine. Heroin is the most commonly used narcotic and is usually injected or inhaled, but it can also be smoked....
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How to Remove a Carbuncle
A carbuncle is a lesion that appears on the skin as a small mass of interconnecting abscesses. These boil-like eruptions are due to a bacterial infection of closely spaced hair follicles. Carbuncles...
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How to Make a Writer's Bump on My Finger Go Away
Friction causes the skin to thicken and develop a callus. Calluses are commonly found over bony prominences because there is less padding -- muscle and fat -- between the bone and skin. A "writer's...
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How to Cure a Fissure With Ointment
A fissure is a tear in the skin that commonly occurs in the anal area. This condition can be very painful. Severe or chronic anal fissures can be quite difficult to heal because stool can aggravate and...
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How to Unprune Fingers
Do you remember how your fingers look after you have spent the day in the swimming pool or after taking a long bath? When fingers are in water for too long, they become wrinkled in appearance; this...
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How to Soothe a Boil
Boils are a skin infection typically caused by staphylococcal bacteria. The bacteria enter the skin through nicks, cuts or hair follicles. These bacteria cause a red, tender lump (a boil) to form, and...
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Causes of Moles Bleeding
Moles are a common occurrence on the skin and often appear gradually over the first 20 years of a person's life. Many of the moles are nothing to worry about, though some people find their appearance...
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The Uses for Betacort Cream
Betacort is useful for a variety of skin conditions that involve redness, itching and swelling. It is an anti-inflammatory that is useful in treating insect bites, sunburns and other minor injuries....
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How to Make a Drawing Poultice
Drawing poultices have been used for centuries as a form of natural medicine to draw out splinters, boils, infections and abscesses under the skin. The benefit of these is that they are very effective,...
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What Causes Large Welts?
Large welts result from an allergic reaction to an internal source like food or some external factor, such as an insect bite. They appear as large red itchy bumps on the skin. The natural response by...
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What Are Ridges on a Nail?
According to Hippocrates, your fingernails reveal your health and inner condition. Doctors have since found that fingernails can show a lack of vitamins, which can cause a lack of balance, numbness,...
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Symptom Indicators of Sandfly Bites
Sand flies are small, winged insects that live, breed and troll areas such as beaches. The sand fly makes its home in the sand, which means that someone enjoying the sandy areas where the sand flies...
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Does Vitamin E Oil Heal Cuts?
It is widely known that vitamin E is beneficial for the skin, which is why this vitamin is often an ingredient in many skin products and cosmetics. Vitamin E oil can be taken as a supplement for...
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What Are the Benefits of a Red Clay Powder Mask?
Mankind has been using clays as skin care products since ancient times. Clays are naturally-occurring silicates of the earth, containing minerals, trace elements and nutrients. When used as face and...
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What Are Knuckle Pads?
Knuckle pads are smooth, round, skin-colored nodules that develop on the back of hand. They are typically located over the proximal interphalangeal joint located at the middle joint of each finger....
View ArticleHow to Kill Wigworms
Wigworm, also known as ringworm, is a fungal infection on the surface area of skin and presents as an itchy, red rash. The shape of a ringworm infection is a circular ring surrounding healthy skin in...
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The Difference Between a Cyst and Pimple on the Nose
People typically use the word "pimple" as a catchall term for skin blemishes. But, technically, on the nose as well as other parts of the face, a pimple is a pustule, a blemish that may contain a red...
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How to Get a Thorn Out of Your Finger
A thorn in your finger can be painful and cause skin irritation. While most thorns that are stuck underneath your skin will eventually push themselves out within two to three days, removing it...
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How to Use Baby Powder As Deodorant
Deodorants often contain aluminum, which can be harmful to your skin. Luckily, you can use baby powder as an alternative. Baby powder will reduce moisture, and keep you fresh and dry. For best results,...
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What Are Longitudinal Ridges?
Your fingernails can reveal a great deal about your health. These important protectors of the end of your fingertips can develop what is commonly referred to as longitudinal ridges. There is some...
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How to Get Rid of Keloids From Industrial Piercings
An industrial piercing involves the ear cartilage being pierced in two separate areas that are connected with a long, straight barbell. At times, a keloid can develop on the industrial piercing site. A...
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What to Do if a Mole Becomes Itchy & Painful
Moles can be unattractive, cause discomfort and be a cause for concern. If a mole becomes itchy or painful, it is wise to seek counsel from a doctor. Moles can be completely harmless, as when they have...
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How to Know When a Tattoo Hasn't Healed Right
A tattoo involves injecting pigments into the top layer of the skin using sharp needles. Because these punctures pierce the skin, the skin bleeds in response and it must heal. By following the...
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How to Make a Linea Nigra Lighter
Pregnancy changes the body in a number of ways, from shape to skin tone. For many women a thin line forms, extending from the pubic bone to the naval, and sometimes to just under the rib cage. This is...
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What Causes Waves in Fingernails?
Your fingernails provide warning signs, alerting you to possible underlying medical conditions that you may have to address. While most fingernail waves are natural, part of the aging process or just a...
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How to Get Rid of Excess Cuticles on the Toe
Cuticle control is important if you seek healthy-looking, well-manicured toes. Cuticles protect your toes between the toenail and the nail bed, so cutting them or scraping them away can be painful or...
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How Do Black People Get Rid of Dark Circles Around the Eyes?
It doesn't matter if your skin is white, brown, black or purple -- dark eyes affect everyone. The cause for dark circles under the eyes can be wide ranging, including a sleep deficiency, drinking too...
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Iodine Home Remedies for a Skin Rash
Iodine is a chemical element found in the ocean. It is used to treat a number of medical conditions, including iodide deficiency. Often used as an antiseptic to cleanse the skin prior to medical or...
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How to Remove a Deep Splinter Under the Fingernail
A splinter is any foreign body that becomes embedded under the skin. Splinters should be removed as soon as possible to decrease inflammation and reduce the risk of infection. Splinters that occur...
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How to Get Lips Moist Without Chapstick
Whether from the hot sun of summer or the cold winds of a frigid winter, lips may dry, peel and crack. You might wonder if there are any alternatives to constantly applying an over-the-counter product,...
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How to Remove Xanthelasma With TCA
Dermatologists sometimes use trichloroacetic acid, otherwise known as TCA, to treat xanthelasma. Xanthelasma is a soft, flat plaque that appears as a yellowish color most commonly on the medial portion...
View ArticleHow to Activate the Tria
At-home, hair removal devices, such as the ones manufactured and distributed by Tria, allow you to remove hair from the body and possibly prevent new hair growth. The Tria device works by emitting a...
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How Can I Get Rid of Thick Skin on My Feet?
Getting rid of thick skin on the feet can often require multiple attempts before noticing any major improvements. With the aid of essential oils and over-the-counter callus removal products, you can...
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How to Get Rid of Calluses on Fingers
Hard work brings great reward, but also has a downside. Raking leaves, playing the guitar, typing and other activities can result in calluses on the hands and fingers. While calluses signal that you've...
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How to Get Rid of Hard Scales on Heels
Dry feet and heels are a common problem, especially if you stand for long periods of time or wear flip-flops and sandals on a regular basis. If you don't exfoliate your feet to remove dry skin, the...
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About Calluses on Your Thumb
While calluses on the feet are common and generally unseen, thumb calluses are located in a more prominent and noticeable position. A callus on your thumb can be an unsightly embarrassment or simply a...
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What Is the Difference Between Quadriderm & Tetraderm?
Medication names do not typically explain the uses or specifics of the drug and can often be confusing. When comparing different prescriptions, knowing the details of each is essential to know the list...
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How to Get Rid of Dry Skin Above Lips
Dry skin above the lip is a frustrating problem because it is often recurring. This condition can have many causes, including age, changes in exposure to weather, lack of water or a skin condition....
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Alternatives to a Tummy Tuck to Tighten Loose Belly Skin
Losing weight too rapidly can lead to loose skin, especially around the midsection. Your skin is an organ with elastic properties, allowing it to expand with growth and retract as you lose weight....
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How to Get Rid of Pimples on Lips
Pimples occur when a hair follicle is plugged by oil that occurs naturally in your skin or dead skin cells. When the follicle is plugged, it will bulge and a small 'cap' or whitehead can develop. If...
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What Are the Stages of a Carbuncle?
A carbuncle is a large cluster of boils, or furuncles, situated under the skin in a connected area of the body. Carbuncles and boils are caused by a bacterial infection under the skin, usually...
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Symptoms: Hot Fingertips & Tingling
A burning and tingling sensation in your fingertips can be cause by a number of different conditions. Anything from neurological problems to carpal tunnel to a skin infection could cause these...
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How to Make a Drawing Paste for a Boil
Boils are the angry, painful, pus-filled bumps that occur on your skin when bacteria infects the hair follicles, causing inflammation. Boils can usually be treated by your doctor with antibiotics, but...
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How to Remove a Splinter Embedded in the Heel
If you walk around barefoot, it's easy to pick up a splinter from a wooden deck or boardwalk. You can remove most splinters at home. However, deeply embedded heel splinters or splinters accompanied by...
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How to Get Rid of Keloids on Earlobe Piercings
Any piercing traumatizes the skin, even if it is as seemingly harmless as an earlobe piercing. Although most ear piercings heal without problems, some people find themselves with unsightly keloid scars...
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How Do You Get Rid of the Gray Shade After Shaving?
If you shave on a regular basis, you'll probably see a gray shade on your freshly shaved skin from time to time. This shading is caused by excess stubble that is too close to the skin to be adequately...
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