Treating Skin Problems
Treating skin problems can be tricky without a proper diagnosis. Learn more about treating skin problems at HowStuffWorks.
More Health Topics to Explore:
Learn More
It's so gross-looking you're really tempted to prick it and let out the ooze. But what would a doctor say?
By Alia Hoyt
If you're one of those people who can't resist putting your fingers to work when you spot a pimple on your face, there's a scientific reason for why it feels so good.
By Alia Hoyt
Under-eye puffiness doesn't do your face any favors. Get the do's and don'ts (we're looking at you, hemorrhoid cream) for reducing under-eye puffiness
Advertisement
Have you ever wondered what shea butter can do for your scars? Read on to learn about how shea butter can reduce scarring.
How you treat a burn depends on the type of burn. Learn the difference between first-degree and fourth-degree burns –and the proper treatment for both.
What are flat warts? Learn five easy ways to treat these harmless spots and rid yourself of flat warts for good.
Want to know what the best way to moisturize your eczema is? Read on to get the best pointers on how to moisturize your chronic eczema.
Advertisement
Do you suffer from psoriasis? Are you looking for a treatment? Read on to learn some easy tips about treating psoriasis.
Do you bruise easily? Worry about the causes and how to treat them? Read on to learn about what can cause bruising and how to properly treat bruises.
You've been working in the yard, ripping out all those unwanted weeds. Now you're scratching a small red patch and wondering where it came from. Could it be a skin rash?
It's a fact of life: As we age, the body's skin loses its elasticity. But, there are ways to slow the process.
Advertisement
Gettingathlete's foot is the closest most of us will ever come to being an athlete, but aside from its familiar moniker, this fungal infection really has nothing to do with sports. When the symptoms arise, these remedies could offer relief.
Tea Tree Oil is an effective treatment for our most common skin conditions. Learn more about treating your skin problems naturally with Tea Tree Oil.
Although sandpaper could remove a tattoo, it's not worth trying it. Learn about whether sandpaper can remove tattoos.
People have known about the soothing properties of lavender for centuries, and its oil can be found in many skincare products. But if you have a minor skin problem, how much help will lavender be to you?
Advertisement
It cools. It stimulates. It reduces coughing. It disinfects. But can camphor, an oil obtained from trees or synthesized from turpentine, treat skin problems?
The itchy, scaly symptoms of this skin disease are difficult to get rid of. But there are some treatments that should ease your discomfort. What are they?
Do herbal remedies really work? The jury's still out on most, but a few have proven effective. Aloe vera is a proven example of a botanical treatment that works on most -- but not all -- skin problems.
By Josh Clark
Get fast facts on acne remedies, including what options a dermatologist can offer and what you can do at home for acne relief.
Advertisement
Get fast facts on acne treatments, and consider using these tips in your daily skincare routine to reduce acne breakouts.
Get fast facts on oily skin treatments, and learn what you can do to combat excess oil in your skin.
There's no shortage of acne treatments. People around the world are going to bed tonight with faces covered in toothpaste, antibiotics, salicylic acid and lemon slices. But there's a new weapon in the war on breakouts: laser treatment.
By Tom Scheve
So, you had acne when you were younger or just recovered from a bout of adult acne. The bumps are gone, but the purplish scars still linger. How can you reduce or get rid of them?
Advertisement
Acne strikes us all once in a while -- even babies. Our instinctual response to pick at it and cancel our social engagements doesn't help in the least, but fortunately, there are some treatments available that can.
By Tom Scheve
It might mean parading around your house with your shirt off, flapping your arms like a farm hen. But that's a small price to pay for preventing sweat stains.