By Gregory Hamel
Blackheads are build-ups of oils and proteins in the pores, which often look like small black or yellowish circles plugging the pores. Blackheads are a type of acne, and most commonly develop on the face or back of those who tend to have oily skin and larger pores. There are several tools available that can remove blackheads by applying pressure to the oils and proteins built up in the pores and...
By Tiesha Whatley
There are several reasons why hair can fall out at the root; improper diet, vitamin deficiency, stress, lack of exercise, side effects to medications or health reasons. The good news is that the hair can grow back even if the roots have come out. The most important thing to do is diagnose the reason that your hair is shedding. Once you have figured that out, take steps to correct the problem. A...
By Saracatherine
Pimples can be hard on your self esteem. Blemishes make you want to hide in the corner or a least behind a thick coat of concealer. However, it doesn't have to be this way. These days they are more treatments than ever that can get to the root of the problem and in turn, clean up the surface. Try all the different tips yourself to decide what works best for you and your skin type, as...
By Stevie Kremer
When people lose their teeth, the most common culprit is gum disease. In gum disease, the gum tissue becomes inflamed and recedes from the teeth, loosening the teeth and causing depressions that become "home" to millions of bacteria. The bacteria cause the host to develop halitosis, and in the teeth that do not fall out, cavities form and gums abscess, sending poison throughout the...
By Michelle Miley
Some sores and lesions on the lips are easy to see, but there may be no way to determine if the lesions are cancerous without consulting a doctor. Sometimes oral cancers start in less-conspicuous places than the lips and may not be noticeable to anyone but a dentist. It is important to have regular dental checkups and consult your doctor if you experience any strange sores or sensations in your...
By Chad Hagy
Blackheads and whiteheads can be very hard to get rid of, but you can prevent and cure them. The unfortunate problem of blackheads and whiteheads is they can affect anyone, regardless of skin type or age. But with continuous maintenance, these skin problems should fade away or be less obvious. Medicate your face. There are several options you can use for your skin such as creams, lotions and...
By Jay Wren
A root canal is needed when a tooth becomes infected. During a root canal, the inner pulp and nerves are removed. The tooth is then cleaned and sealed and therefore the main structure of the tooth is saved. Root canals, although time consuming and expensive, can be necessary to keep infection from spreading to surrounding teeth. It is important to recognize the symptoms of an infected tooth in...
By Ysabel Doran
Salicylic acid is a peeling agent, or keratolytic. It causes shedding of the outermost layer of dead skin from the epidermis. Salicylic acid is commonly found in over-the-counter acne medications, wart removers and dandruff treatments. Stronger, prescription-only salicylic acid skin treatments are offered by doctors. Salicylic acid applied topically helps remove and prevent the formation of...