Skin Conditions
Skin Conditions, Explained
The terms "skin condition" and "skin disorder" are used interchangeably to ...
The terms "skin condition" and "skin disorder" are used interchangeably to describe various skin problems, from small red bumps on the skin to widespread rashes. Some skin conditions can be unsightly but harmless, while others may be contagious. Many skin conditions are also itchy or painful.
![how-to-get-rid-of-lice](https://cdn-img.health.com/sites/default/files/styles/medium_2x/public/updated_main_images/how-to-kill-lice-raw.jpg?itok=Dl-Q_WMx "Six to 12 million kids in the U.S. get head lice each year, and just as many tears are shed by kids—and adults—trying to get rid of them. Prescription insecticides can be toxic, and over-the-counter treatments may not work. The result? Frustration.
"The biggest problem today is that lice have become resistant to the over-the-counter stuff," said Anna Albano-Krosche, owner of the head lice removal salon, The Lice Lady of Westchester in Elmsford, N.Y.
Natural remedies can get rid of lice, they're just not as well studied as commercial treatments. Here are a variety of home remedies, over-the-counter, and prescription treatments used to treat head lice.")
![sensitive-skin-opener](https://cdn-img.health.com/sites/default/files/styles/medium_2x/public/1457107025/GettyImages-89628774%20copy.jpg?itok=0onrQCxV ""Three-quarters of my patients call their skin sensitive," says Joshua Zeichner, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, "and treating skin too aggressively is one main reason why." Even if you're not intending to, you could be overwhelming your skin: The average woman uses 12 different products with 168 unique ingredients every day, according to research from the Environmental Working Group in Washington D.C. All that on top of the usual stressors—pollution, hormonal changes, anxiety—and it's no wonder derms are seeing an increase in sensitive skin complaints such as breakouts, redness, rashes, and extreme dryness. Need relief? Check out these strategies for calming your complexion.
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