(HealthDay News) — Blisters, corns and calluses have at least one thing in common: they’re triggered by the friction of two surfaces rubbing against each other. The Nemours Foundation suggests how to care for these skin issues: Keep a blister clean, dry and bandaged until it heals. Avoid putting pressureContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Aging skin, like death and taxes, is unavoidable. But you can slow down the process and keep your skin looking younger. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests how: Every day, even in winter, protect your skin by using sunscreen that is broad-spectrum, SPF 30 or higher andContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — As spring approaches and the weather warms, you should be thinking about window safety and how to prevent falls and fire hazards. The National Safety Council suggests: Never paint or nail a window shut. Do not install an air conditioner in a window that may be neededContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Small moles, medically called nevi, appear at birth in about one of every 100 newborns. They usually don’t cause problems, but can rarely develop into a melanoma, a type of deadly skin cancer, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. So while you don’t have to worry aboutContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — More than 450,000 burn injuries occur each year in the United States, the American Burn Association says. The Federal Emergency Management Agency suggests how to help prevent burns and scalds in the kitchen: Place objects on the stove so they cannot be pulled down or knocked over.Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Rosacea is a common skin disease that causes a reddening of the skin, typically on the face. The disease may have differing symptoms, including sensitive skin or a thickening of the skin, resulting in a bumpy texture. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests: Identify and avoid factorsContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Kids should learn healthy ways to take care of their hair at an early age, the American Academy of Dermatology says. The group offers this advice: Wet hair and scalp with warm water before using shampoo. Use only a quarter-size drop of shampoo. Massage the shampoo gentlyContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Age spots are small brown patches that can develop on your hands and face as you grow older. They can be caused by sun damage or changes in hormone levels. While there are more sophisticated and expensive ways to diminish age spots, you can also dim themContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Wild animals typically avoid human contact, but they may attack if they feel threatened, are sick or are protecting their young. Attacks by pets are more common, but are rarely life-threatening, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says. The agency suggests how to help prevent animal bites:Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Warts are caused by a virus and can appear anywhere on your skin. When warts develop on your feet, they are called plantar warts. Walking barefoot raises your risk of developing plantar warts, which generally arm harmless but may spread and cause pain. The virus spreads readilyContinue Reading