Skin Conditions

Nail fungus is also known as Onychomycosis or Tinea unguium. It is a fairly common infection that can occur in the fingernails and/or the toenails. Nail fungus starts when tiny organisms called dermatophytes grow
underneath the skin. The nail provides a safe, dark and damp place for the fungus to breed and also protects it while it grows. Because of its position under the nail it is often very hard to reach or stop it from growing. Usually, fungi cause
the area around the base and the sides of the nail to become red and irritated. Initially, the edges or base of the nail are affected.

Your doctor or dermatologist can diagnose ichthyosis by examining your skin and the characteristic scales. Certain factors such as your family history of ichthyosis, the age when it first started and the presence of other skin disorders are
also taken into consideration. Other tests such as a skin biopsy where a small piece of skin is removed and examined under a microscope may also help to confirm the diagnosis.

While most people consider herpes only to be a STD, the term actually refers to a family of highly contagious viruses that can cause a range of illnesses, from the more common cold sores, genital herpes, and chicken pox to less common brain infections (encephalitis) and even certain cancers, depending on what type of herpes virus is present.

Eczema is a skin condition that refers to inflammation of the skin. It is also known as dermatitis and is characterized by itching and dry, scaly red patches. Not only does eczema cause tremendous discomfort but it often results in unexpected
flare-ups triggered by allergy reactions or environmental factors. This condition affects people of all ages but it is most common in infants and children. In 60% to 70% of these cases, infants and children eventually outgrow eczema.
Although, there is no cure for eczema a combination of conventional medications, natural therapies and modifying your lifestyle can help.

While some people may suffer from dry skin, others find themselves affected by a more extreme skin disorder called Ichthyosis vulgaris. This skin condition is characterized by extremely scaly skin, especially on the arms and legs, but also on the scalp, back and face.

Flaky skin is a condition that occurs when extreme dryness results in the shedding of the topmost layers, causing an outbreak of flakes on most parts of the body. When the body’s natural oily layer on the skin dries out, the skin is
unable to produce enough oil and moisture for the body to replenish the amount being lost. For the most part, the skin is able to replace that which is lost,
but sometimes the body's efforts are not enough and the skin needs more
protection.

We use our hands through-out each waking moment and subject them to a number of harsh chemicals, activities, and the fluctuating humidity of seasonal changes and office air conditioning. While most of these things are unavoidable
hazards of daily living, we often forget to give our hands the extra care and attention they need and before long they can become dry, chapped and sore.

Dermatitis is a common skin condition characterized by inflammation of the skin – the skin usually becomes swollen, red and itchy. It occurs in many forms with several causes, some forms of dermatitis are known while others remain unknown. This skin condition is not serious but can cause much discomfort if not treated properly.

Bacterial infections or the inflammation of one or more hair follicles can result in the formation of a boil. They are usually painful and can be quite distressing, especially if they are recurring. A boil generally starts off as an
inconspicuous pink and tender bump, localized to one area. This soon develops
into a firm, hard, inflamed lump that is filled with bacteria-fighting white blood
cells and dead skin tissue (pus).
The affected area usually gets larger and more painful until the boil bursts and the pus is able to drain. While some boils disappear within a few days, many can take up to two weeks to heal, which can be very painful and frustrating.

While we may not realize it, those tiny black dots on our noses, backs, in our ears and on our cheeks are blocked skin pores known as blackheads. Blackheads are dark in color because the tops of the skin pores are open to the air, so the top part
of the hardened sebum or oil oxidizes, turning black (and where the term blackhead comes from).

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection of the skin of your feet, usually occurring between the toes.

Angioedema is a type of swelling of the skin and mucous membranes that generally occurs in soft tissue of the skin and mucous membranes. Similar to hives which affect the surface layer of the skin, angioedema causes swollen welts in the
deeper layers of the skin and tends to affect areas such as such as the face, eyelids, mouth, lips, tongue, hands, feet, and genitals.

Acne vulgaris, also known as acne is a skin condition that occurs when overactive oil glands and dead cells clog the skin’s pores resulting in a breakout of pimples. When germs enter the pores, redness, swelling and pus often develops. It can
affect anyone but is very common amongst teenagers and young adults but usually disappears when they reach their twenties. However, some adults in their 20’s and 30’s and older can develop acne. Many women often experience an
acne outbreak before the onset of their menstrual cycle or while they are pregnant due to hormonal changes, but this goes away when it is completed.

At some point in our lives, we have all experienced horror at the emergence of a pimple or two on our faces. However for some people, that pimple or two may get completely out of control and develop into acne. Acne is a skin condition that affects the skin’s oil glands (sebaceous glands) and results in clogged pores and flare-ups of lesions or pimples. The pores in the skin become clogged with an oily substance called sebum and are connected to the glands by follicles.

The purpose of this e-book is to educate you about moles and warts and provide many different natural methods you can perform at home. These methods are completely natural and safe to perform on any skin irregularity you might have. They are also known to improve the appearance of other skin problems people often suffer from.