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08th October 2009
Roundworm is a common infection that is experienced by a number of creatures, men and women included. But it's almost always heard in canines, particularly any that've been around other dogs with the infection, or only to the fungus that creates the probl... Read >
Author: Aria Scherer28th September 2009
Introduction
A popular misconception is that only men suffer from hair loss. A related fallacy is that only a very small percentage of women experience hair loss. Both assertions are not true; it is estimated that six out of ten women will undergo some... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) was originally indigenous to Southeast Asia but thanks to the Polynesians, the Noni plant has been domesticated and cultivated around the world. Today you can find Noni in India, Tahiti, the Caribbean, South America, West Indies... Read >
Author: wbdoyle03rd September 2009
If you go out to loiter, you develop goitre; if you simply go out you get gout and to go up vertically is to invite vertigo. Sitting in car parked in the hot sun causes park-in-sun's disease. Whereas the heat moves faster than cold because you can catch a... Read >
Author: Jagadish21st August 2009
Itching is a symptom of several conditions of the skin such as eczema, scabies, ringworm, allergies, etc. When the skin is inflamed, the nerves in it become hyperactive. This increases the irritation at the region, which we try to remove by itching. Sever... Read >
Author: remediesathome17th August 2009
It is normal to shed hair every day and the truth is we loose between 100-125 hairs on any given day. Hair that is shed falls out at the end of growth cycle. At any given time 10% of our hair is in what is called a “resting phase” and after 2-3 months... Read >
Author: vinod12th August 2009
The Prime Ingredients in Essential Aromatherapy: Don't Stay Home Without 'Em
"Physician, heal thyself," the proverb instructs, as relevant today as 2000 years ago. Today we have more tools and techniques for maintaining our own health and well-being th... Read >
Author: C Thomas10th August 2009
It is normal to shed hair every day and the truth is we loose between 100-125 hairs on any given day. Hair that is shed falls out at the end of the growth cycle. At any given time 10% of our hair is in what is called a “resting phase” and after 2-3 mo... Read >
Author: Shay10th August 2009
As we get older, both men and women experience some hair loss. It’s a normal part of the aging process. Called Androgenetic Alopecia, it accounts for 95% of all hair loss. Androgentic Alopecia often runs in families and affects some people more than oth... Read >
Author: Bryan White31st July 2009
Itching is a symptom of several conditions of the skin such as eczema, scabies, ringworm, allergies, etc. When the skin is inflamed, the nerves in it become hyperactive. This increases the irritation at the region, which we try to remove by itching. Sever... Read >
Author: jerry james24th July 2009
Coconut oil is a medium chain fatty acid, this fat is digested and assimilated easily in the body and is transferred directly to the liver where it is immediately converted into energy, also meaning it isn't directly stored as body fat. In addition, cocon... Read >
Author: Jasica24th July 2009
It is customary to shed hair every day and the fact is we loose among 100-125 hairs on any given day. Hair that is shed falls out at the end of growth cycle. At any given time 10% of our hair is in what is called a “resting phase” and after 2-3 months... Read >
Author: Kevin17th July 2009
Diflucan Flucanazole is an antifungal antibiotic. Diflucan is used to treat infections caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and the blood. Diflucan is also used to pr... Read >
Author: Dustyn Mccoy27th June 2009
If you suddenly notice a bald spot on your dog’s coat, chances are it is not because he is getting older. Sudden hair loss in dogs as well as cats could indicate the presence of ringworm. And although your dog may catch ringworm from time to time, he ... Read >
Author: JonJG22nd June 2009
If you suddenly notice a bald spot on your dog’s coat, chances are it is not because he is getting older. Sudden hair loss in dogs as well as cats could indicate the presence of ringworm. And although your dog may catch ringworm from time to time, he ... Read >
Author: JonJG29th May 2009
Female Thinning Hair
By Kenneth L. Meyer
Hormonal changeHormones have a lot to do with it. Not surprised by that one are you!
Hormones develop, so when the hormone progesterone levels fall as a result of decrease of ovulation, the body responds by... Read >
Author: Ken Meyer12th May 2009
Skin fungus are caused by fungi named dermatophytes as well as yeasts or molds. These fungi flourish in hot and moist surroundings such as showers and swimming pools. Although more common among elderly people and males, basically everyone can be a potenti... Read >
Author: Richard J Jones17th April 2009
The texture and type of hair, defines the look of the person. The length, colour, and volume can give a different image to a person. Many people choose to colour their hair. The colouring agents used are chemicals which can affect the quality of hair. Bef... Read >
Author: Sadhana01st April 2009
Hair loss is a huge problem in the United States. There are millions of sufferers trying to find a cure for hair loss every day. There are many products that promise positive results, but not always delivering on their promises. Hair loss is not just a pr... Read >
Author: Dean Calvert28th March 2009
Skin infections are commonly found in many people and a majority of these infections heals without the need for medical intervention. They are caused by bacteria in most of the cases. The common bacterial skin infections are caused by staphylococcus and s... Read >
Author: Roy J walker13th March 2009
If you've spent any amount of time outdoors, especially in remote areas, you may have been bitten by a tick at some point. Often times this is completely harmless while other times a tick bite may turn into something much worse. It's important to know how... Read >
Author: Brent Parker12th March 2009
First, just a concise rant about my own experience with candida albicans and what I feel is the foremost motive why, so many of us undergo from candida overgrowth.
It is my belief that one of the chief causes of candida infections is the use, or overe... Read >
Author: Jaden Santon13th February 2009
The Truth Revealed – What You Should Know About Hair Loss
Hair growth occurs in cycles and it is normal to shed hair every day. Shed hair is hair that falls out at the end of a growth cycle. The truth is we lose between 100 and 125 strands of hair on... Read >
Author: Paul Lewis12th January 2009
With the wide range of supplements, prescriptions and over the counter medications available, there is no reason for your pet to suffer with itchy dry skin, bald spots, or poor smell. Many options are available to treat the skin and coat conditions that c... Read >
Author: Amita Devi12th January 2009
This oil can then worn to restore and sterilize small cuts, scrapes, bruises, insect bites and bee stings. The best expected remedies for insect bites are right underfoot. No surprise they're the number one artless array for treating insect bites, bee and... Read >
Author: Jeanie Smith29th December 2008
Guy Saco likes a good defense. After all, have a father and a wrestling coach, as well as a Cleveland Police Officer. A good defense is critical in all three of those occupations. Yet after many years of coaching, Saco became increasingly alarmed at the l... Read >
Author: Apurva Panta19th December 2008
Ringworm, also termed tinea corporis, is an infectious skin disease caused by mold-like fungi called Dermatophytes. This disease usually transmits through direct contact with ringworm-infected animals or with humans by sharing combs, clothing or by touchi... Read >
Author: stbotanicacouk19th December 2008
Recent studies have uncovered the extraordinary healing powers of a special type of honey only found in the New Zealand region.
Scientists and chemists have combed the far reaches of the earth in search of natural ingredients that can be used for medic... Read >
Author: honeymark11th December 2008
There are many kinds of ringworm, and each one is caused by a fungus. Ringworm can occur on various parts of the body, but it is most common on the head, trunk, groin, feet, finger, and toenails. When ringworm occurs on the scalp, the hair falls out, leav... Read >
Author: Ben Branklin27th November 2008
There are a wide variety of things that can cause dog itching. This condition can become very uncomfortable for your pet, and can sometimes be difficult to find the root of the problem. Some of the most common causes include parasites, infection, allergie... Read >
Author: D Swain02nd July 2008
From success in treating hard-to-heal wounds and serious infections to dermatitis and fungal infections, customers attest to the effectiveness of Honeymark's Manuka Honey products.
Medical professionals and patients all over the world are beginning to ... Read >
Author: honeymark08th May 2008
Tinea cruris is a common fungal infection of skin and its fungi responsible for the cause can be divided into three groups - Fungi preferring earth (geophile), Fungi preferring animals (zoophile) and Fungi preferring humans (anthropophile).
Although t... Read >
Author: peterhutch16th April 2008
Jock itch is so named because a large percentage of male athletes get affected by this fungal infection. But it can be seen in anybody as an infection in the anal, genital and thigh areas of their bodies. This skin infection is very much similar to a ring... Read >
Author: Patnaree13th April 2008
A common infection mainly of the adult men, Jock itch is a very painful and uncomfortable phenomenon found in the hot countries. Caused by an excessive growth of the fungi Dermatophytes residing in the skin, Jock itch usually occurs when these fungi proli... Read >
Author: Patnaree11th April 2008
Jock itch is a kind of ringworm that is caused by a member of fungi family, well known as Tinea Cruris. When this fungi is seen under the microscope, it looks like branching, translucent and rod-shaped hyphae. The thickness of each hyphae is uniform right... Read >
Author: Patnaree03rd April 2008
Ringworm is a skin disease caused by a parasitic fungus called Dermatophytes. This parasitic fungus lives on dead tissues of human and animal's skin. it grows well in a very moist environment, including many parts of the body such as feet, toes, scalp, an... Read >
Author: Patnaree01st April 2008
A fungus disease which can effect any part of the body including the scalp, nails or feet and the symptom is known as ringworm.
Ringworm has nothing to do with its name, as the word "ringworm" may not directly represent its own meaning. The name ringwo... Read >
Author: Isara Sukgrarongka01st April 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Patnaree Sukgrarongka
Ringworm is a kind of fungal skin disease, which could be seen when there is a form of the circle red rings and spread out rapidly on the surface of the skin. General characteristics of ringworm is when human or... Read >
Author: Patnaree27th March 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Patnaree Sukgrarongka
A fungus disease which can effect any part of the body including the scalp, nails or feet and the symptom is known as ringworm.
Ringworm has nothing to do with its name, as the word "ringworm" may not directl... Read >
Author: Patnaree03rd March 2008
The healing properties of honey have been known since Pythagoras’ time. Now, scientists believe that one particular type of honey called, Manuka Honey, has antibacterial properties that can be used to treat everything from infected wounds to eczema.
T... Read >
Author: honeymark24th August 2007
Baldness is a dreaded word not because it is a deadly disease but because it significantly changes the image of the person going bald. Just as hair gives beauty to a person, baldness gives the opposite effect. Although not everyone may express their anxie... Read >
Author: bal dness23rd August 2007
Ringworms" refers to fungal infections that are on the surface of the skin. Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Ringworm can affect skin on your body (tinea corporis), scalp (tinea capitis), groin area (tinea cruris, also called jock itch), o... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen10th August 2007
Aromatherapy, the treatment using scents, is one of the fastest growing fields in alternative medicine. Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential and absolute oils. Essential oils are complex, highly fragrant and volatile substances, with varying degrees ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st August 2007
For anyone who has suffered from jock itch symptoms, you already know all to well what a nuisance it can be. The itching and scratching just doesn't seem to go away. So, how do you get jock itch to start with?
Jock itch, which is also named Tinea Cruri... Read >
Author: Alien01st August 2007
Athletes foot can be a real problem for a lot of people, not just athletes. As someone who has had it before, I can tell you the itching and burning can drive you absolutely crazy! Did you know that over 70% of the population will develop athletes foot du... Read >
Author: Alien31st July 2007
Although a lot of people have never heard of ringworm, it is more common than you may think. It can affect animals as well as people and is highly contagious.
Ringworm can infect areas such as your scalp, feet, finger and toe nails as well as your skin... Read >
Author: Alien31st July 2007
While most people go their entire lives with healthy attractive finger and toenails, for some people this is not the case. If you have ever suffered with a nail infection that has caused an unsightly discoloration you know exactly what I'm talking about. ... Read >
Author: Alien16th June 2007
Cats make great pets. They are quieter than dogs, require less care, and can provide their owners with plenty of attention and love.
Also, cats adjust well to indoor living, take great care in grooming themselves, and are easily trained to use a cat bo... Read >
Author: Carol Stack21st May 2007
As ringworm is quite a common infection nowadays, doctors do not have so many difficulties in recognizing the disease as they used to do. In case they are not 100% sure of the diagnosis they might look at the skin rash with an ultraviolet light to see whe... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola17th May 2007
Ringworm is a common contagious disease which can affect adults most of all but babies and children can get it too. Ringworm must be treated from its fists symptoms otherwise the disease might leave permanent scars or might be more difficult to treat, cau... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola12th May 2007
Ringworm is a disease produced by a fungus and it is quite frequent among people. This disease can affect the body, the face, and the scalp. Besides humans animals can get affected too, so take your pet to the veterinary for a checkup at east once a year.... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola10th April 2007
Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body, the feet (athlete's foot), or the nails. Tinea (pronounced: tih -nee-uh) is the medical name for a group of related skin infections, including athlete's foot, jock itch, and ri... Read >
Author: Alien28th March 2007
The skin: why your dog is itching
The skin is the largest organ of your pets' body and reflective of what is going on in the body. Regularly brush your pet looking for fleas, lice or ticks. The hair coat should be soft and shiny.
If you are seeing ... Read >
Author: petvet05th March 2007
Itching is a symptom of several conditions of the skin such as eczema, scabies, ringworm, allergies, etc. When the skin is inflamed, the nerves in it become hyperactive. This increases the irritation at the region, which we try to remove by itching. Sever... Read >
Author: Tom alter03rd January 2007
Ringworm is a contagious disease that affects the skin and scalp usually. It can also affect only the skin on the feet, in which case it's called athlete's foot, or the groin, when it's named jock itch. It is caused by a fungus that can grow directly on t... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola03rd January 2007
Ringworm is the name of a common skin infection that is caused by fungi. It doesn't have anything to do with worms, the name ringworm comes from the fact that the infected areas have the shape of a ring, they are circular, more colored towards the edge an... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola20th December 2006
At some point during the life of a dog they will suffer from one form of skin problem or another. Most dog skin problems are very treatable and if treated promptly will not turn into any serious health issues for the dog.
Often the skin problems, dise... Read >
Author: Matt Ryan11th December 2006
Many people who suffer with hair loss can be helped. This is especially true for those not experiencing male or female pattern baldness: for whom hair loss is symptomatic of some other problem. If your hair is shedding excessively after brushing and combi... Read >
Author: steff mcintyre18th November 2006
Localized in the region of the fingernails and toenails, Tinea Unguium (commonly referred to as ringworm of the nails) is by far the most problematic form of ringworm, requiring specialized medical care and repeated treatments with strong antifungal agent... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola18th November 2006
Although ringworm of the hands, feet, crotch and armpits are generally referred to as ringworm of the body, they should actually be considered as distinctive subtypes and discussed separately, as their characteristics greatly differ from those of ringworm... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola19th August 2006
By Paul Simpson
What is athletes foot?
Athlete's foot is the common name for ringworm of the foot, or Tinea Pedis which is the medical term for the condition. Athlete's foot is a fungus infection and is caused by mold like fungus called Dermatophytes ... Read >
Author: Paul Simpson22nd July 2006
Acne is one of the most common disorders that trouble us. Many of us get acne even when we grow up. Acne spoils our looks and affects our confidence. The scars are as bad and make us self-conscious. Can acne be contagious? Should we keep away from acne su... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta20th July 2006
Ringworm of the groin is the disease caused by a fungus. The disease shows itself as a patch in the shape of a circle and itches. This itch is responsible for another name of this disease- Jock Itch. Let us find out about what are the treatments for Ringw... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta12th June 2006
Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) was originally indigenous to Southeast Asia but thanks to the Polynesians, the Noni plant has been domesticated and cultivated around the world. Today you can find Noni in India, Tahiti, the Caribbean, South America, West Indies... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer
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