Psoriasis is an unpredictable, and persistent skin condition that leaves patients in pain and searching for answers. Psoriasis is caused when skin cells multiply faster than normal. In an average individual, the length of cell cycle is anywhere between 21 – 28 days; however, in psoriasis, the cellular turnover is exceptionally high (the length of […]
Moles, Warts, and Skin tags are common growths on the skin that can result in a number of causes. Moles are defined by WedMD as, “Areas of the skin where cells in the skin grow in a cluster instead of being spread throughout the skin.” (WEBmd, n.d.). “The dark coloration you see with moles is […]
Acne plagues kids, young adults, and adults worldwide. Sadly, acne is the most common skin condition around, but the good news is the treatment options are endless. Pimples are formed when hair follicles under your skin clog up. (Medline Plus, 1). According to dermatologists, acne plagues 40-50 million Americans who are unhappy with letting acne […]
Toenail fungus or onychomycosis as called by doctors, is a nail disorder that describes about half of the total onychopathies. 1 Scientists estimate that onychomycosis is a disorder that affects more than 4% of the population in Europe and North America, but in some countries estimations raise these numbers up to 26%.2-3 Onychomycosis, which is […]
Most women are bothered at one time or another by pesky yeast infections. A yeast infection is one of the most unpleasant and uncomfortable infections to deal with. The good news is the treatments are simple, and the infections are very common. Yeast is a fungus that lives in the vagina in small numbers. When […]
