Archive for Skin-Care

Why Do People Get Oily Skin

In an area just below the surface,there are natural sebaceous glands. These are small and many in number. These glands make an oily substance called sedum. This natural oil performs the function of keeping the surface smooth and supple. So how does this work?Well tiny pores allow the sedum to come to the surface. Hairs also grow through these small cavities,which is how nature intended it to be.

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Skin Boils

What are skin boils?

Boils, or skin abscesses, are localized infections deep in the skin. The center of the boil becomes filled with white blood cells, bacteria, and proteins known as “pus.” Different causes of skin boils create different types of boils.

There are four main kinds of boils:

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Symptoms of Scabies

What is scabies?

Symptoms of scabies include a scabies rash, which looks like tiny red bumps or blisters, and severe itching. You may also see tiny red “threads” between the bumps, but these are so small that they can be difficult to see. The itching is by far the worst of the symptoms of scabies. It is relentless and can keep you up at night.

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