Monthly Archives: January 2010
Onychomycosis
By the time we’re 70 years old, 48 percent of us will have experienced onychomycosis. Find out more about the most common nail disease. Continue reading
Cellulitis
Acute bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Symptoms include pain, rapidly spreading redness, and swelling; fever may occur as well. Treatment is with antibiotics. Prognosis is excellent with timely treatment.
Hyponichium
The junction between the free edge of the nail and the skin of the fingertip.
Dermatophyte
A parasitic fungus that obtains nutrients from keratinized material and can cause infection of the skin, hair and nails.
Tinea pedis
Also known as “athlete’s foot,” tinea pedis is a dermatophyte infection of the feet. It is the most common type of dermatophyte infection, most likely because moisture from foot sweating facilitates fungal growth.
Onychomycosis
A fungal infection of the nail
Creams Offering Lighter Skin May Bring Risk
For years, Allison Ross rubbed in skin-lightening creams with names like Hyprogel and Fair & White. She said she wanted to even out and brighten the tone of her face, neck and hands. Mrs. Ross, 45, who lives in Brooklyn, also said that she used the lightening creams “to be more accepted in society.” Continue reading
What is the best skin care product?
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How does the skin repair itself?
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