Glossary

A single boil can be treated at home. To prevent complications, one should start treatment at the first signs of symptoms. In general common sense home remedies will help alleviate the boil.Warm compress: Apply a warm compress on the boil for about 20 minutes 2-4 times a day and over the next few da ...Continue Reading

The urgency of burn treatment is dependent on the extent and degree of the burn. The majority of burns (with the exception of superficial 1st degree burns) require some type of medical attention. To prevent burn complications, the following treatments are recommended:Emergency careRemove clothing: I ...Continue Reading

Treatment of eye Rosacea is complex and requires patient compliance and a lot of patience.The basic treatment includes:Eye lid hygiene: It is essential to wash the eyes and eyelids with warm water at least twice a day. All the scales, oil and dirt particles around the eye lids should be gently remov ...Continue Reading

Basal cell cancer (BCC) can be treated in a number of ways. The treatment depends on where the cancer is and how large it is. The exact treatment can only be determined by your physician after a through examination. The common methods of treating BCC are:Electrodessication and curettage: Electrodess ...Continue Reading

Blackheads can be treated in the same way as acne. The majority of cases can be self treated with topical antibiotics like benzoyl peroxide or mild peeling agents. There are 100s of creams and lotions being marketed as a treatment for blackhead removal. The majority of these products are worthless. ...Continue Reading

Once a diagnosis of alopecia areata has been made, one should not rush for any type of treatment. More than 50% of individuals regrow their hair without any type of treatment. In general, the longer the period of hair loss, the less likely will all the hair come back spontaneously.There are various ...Continue Reading

Treating Acne ScarsToday there are a number of innovative techniques designed to treat acne scars. The majority of acne scar treatments improve the patients cosmetic appearance and boost the self confidence.Treatment of Acne ScarringPrior to correcting acne scarring, it is generally advisable to wai ...Continue Reading

There are many different physical signs that a person is aging. Two of the most common signs are white hair and wrinkles. Of course, things like osteoporosis and sagging skin are also quite prevalent. However, the signs of aging do not stop there, because many of them have to do with various lifesty ...Continue Reading

Despite what is written and claimed by many health care professionals, the treatment of keloids remains unsatisfactory. In fact most individuals will claim that the keloids are worse after any procedure. Many different types of treatments have been developed to treat keloids. Some have been partiall ...Continue Reading

Age spots which are also called liver spots or solar lentigo are sections of skin that have damage to the pigment caused by exposure to the sun. Age spots can also be caused by bruising that leaves blood pigments behind. They are most common in people over age 55. The spots commonly appear on the ha ...Continue Reading