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 Jay Wren
An itchy scalp can be uncomfortable, annoying and eventually embarrassing, as constant itching can lead to flaky dandruff. Although medical intervention is sometimes necessary to stop the condition, there are home remedies you can try before turning to pricey medical methods. Daily scalp massages can improve circulation, remove dead skin cells and excess dirt and increase blood flow in the area. ...
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 Valencia Higuera
Acid reflux is a common condition in which stomach acid back flows into the esophagus. This back flow produces a variety of uncomfortable symptoms such as heartburn, chest pains, breathing difficulties and regurgitation. Some cases of acid reflux are mild and disappear without treatments. Other cases are chronic, and if left untreated, stomach acid can erode the esophagus and cause throat or...
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...