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Posted at 08-04-2020

Dry skin refers to the lack of moisture within the skin, specifically within the layer known as the epidermis. Dry skin is a fairly common condition resulting in the flaking of skin. The abnormal lack of moisture in skin can be caused by several influencing factors. The loss of moisture: Dry skin may be mild, where it may last for a few days to severe, where it lasts for prolonged periods of time. This tends to become increasingly common ...read more

Posted at 08-04-2020

What is skin whitening? There is craze all over for achieving white skin. To achieve this objective, people undergo skin whitening. Skin whitening procedure is believed to be the highest cosmetics as it decreases skin pigmentation by decreasing melanin production to obtain fairer skin. The quantity of melanin represents the color of a person’s skin. So, darker the skin more is the melanin production. The melanin production varies as y ...read more

Posted at 07-04-2020

The harsh sun during summer causes several problems apart from just sunburn. Prolonged exposure to the sun may lead to several skin conditions like brown spots, red and scaly spots, wrinkling, drying and skin cancer. It is important for you to prevent your skin from such harmful effects of the sun. Here are 10 tips you must follow in order to safeguard your skin against sun damage: Wear a sunscreen: You must apply a thick lay ...read more

Posted at 07-04-2020

You may have preferences when it comes to which skincare products you want to use on your skin, but the actual nourishment is received from within. Hence it is very important to eat healthy food in order to keep your skin healthy. Although it is not possible to maintain the 'healthy' food notion every day, here are some food items which you must eat regularly to maintain healthy skin:   1. Olive oil: Olive ...read more

Posted at 07-04-2020

What is allergy? Allergy is a condition characterised by a level of sensitivity greater than normal to a specific substance or group of substances. These substances, called allergens, trigger a response in susceptible individuals. The allergens may be found in the ticks, moulds, food, pollen, pets, and dust mites. A genetic tendency to develop allergic disease in a body is known as atopy. When the allergens come in contact with the people w ...read more

Posted at 06-04-2020

Pimples or acne is the skin problem that is seen due to the excessive oil clogged in the skin pores. Acne on the face is very common, but it is not restricted to just your face. Acne can appear on your back, your chest area and in some rare cases on the scalp as well. Yes, Scalp acne or scalp pimples are not something uncommon. Scalp pimples are formed in the same way as the face. It is due to the excessive oil clogged in the skin pores o ...read more

Posted at 27-02-2020

Vitiligo (pronounced vit-uh-LIE-go) is a medical condition in which patches of skin lose their color. This occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for making skin pigment, are destroyed. Vitiligo can affect any part of the body, and it can occur in people of any age, ethnicity, or sex. Affecting approximately 1% of the population, vitiligo can be an emotionally and socially devastating disease. Particularly frustrating to many is its un ...read more

Posted at 27-02-2020

If you’ve ever had a wart, you know how unsightly, painful and downright annoying it can be. You just want it to go away, fast. Unfortunately, getting rid of warts is often a slow process, but it can be done. At Westchester Health, we’ve pooled our most effective treatments, both at-home remedies and those administered by a physician, and we share those with you here. What causes warts? Warts are skin growths that are cause ...read more