What are forehead pimples? Forehead pimples are usually caused because blocked pores on your skin. Your forehead tends to be an area where the skin gets naturally oily from it's own skin oils, oil from your hair, or skincare products that block your pores. Pimples, also known as acne, are common for most people. The...
What is athlete's foot? Athlete’s foot is a contagious foot infection caused by fungi. These fungi thrive in closed, warm, moist, damp environments such as locker rooms, showers, and swimming pool areas and even moist socks. A scaly rash between the toes stinging, burning, and itching are common for this contagious condition. Athlete’s foot, also...
What is alefacept, and what is it used for? Alefacept is an injectable drug that suppresses the immune system and is used for the treatment of psoriasis. Scientists believe that psoriasis is caused by an increase in the production of one type of immune cell, T-lymphocytes, in response to the attachment of a stimulant (antigen)...
Why do hippies smell like patchouli? Patchouli oil has a raw, earthy scent. Patchouli oil has been in use for thousands of years, but it gained tremendous popularity because of its use by the hippies in the 1960s. Experts suggest that regular use of patchouli oil by hippies is because of the raw, earthy and...
When should you not close a wound? There are some instances in which you should not close a wound. Wounds should not be closed in the following conditions Wounds with high chances of infection should be kept open for greater than 24 hours or should not be stitched for adequate cleaning and antibiotic treatment to...
Why would you not remove a foreign object from an open cut? A foreign object should not always be removed from a wound. In open cuts, the foreign body may not be removed immediately if it could harm the blood vessels or nerves. Sometimes, a foreign body is stuck in the wound, which also stops...
What is adapalene, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Adapalene is a gel used for the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples). The exact mechanism of action is not known. Scientists believe that when adapalene is applied to the skin, it affects the growth of skin cells and thereby reduces the formation of pimples....
What will make a tick back out? The best way to remove a tick is to use tweezers. The easiest and simplest way to make a tick back out is to detach it manually with tweezers. Here is how you should do it Grasp the tick with the tweezers as close to the skin’s surface...
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) usually smells when HS cysts/boils break open and ooze pus Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) usually smells when HS cysts/boils break open and ooze pus. The smell is from the content of the cyst, which consists of bacteria and broken down cells from human tissue. Anaerobic bacteria, a type of bacteria that thrive in...
Boils are common skin conditions. Boils may affect anyone. Certain conditions, however, can make you more prone to get boils. These include: Diabetes Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Being in close contact with someone who has boils Getting skin cuts such as those while shaving Poor nutrition Poor hygiene Exposure to skin irritants Obesity Insect bites...