Conditions + Treatments

It may be tough to resist an invitation to a party that promises lots of booze and fun. It may be equally hard to say “no” to drowning your sorrows in alcohol. Although you may enjoy the intoxication and relief that alcohol brings, the after-effects are much less pleasurable. Drinking too much can lead to a hangover, which can be especially bothersome if you have work or an important event the next day. It may seem like nothing can cure the pounding headache resulting from your hangover; however, by following these steps you can reduce the effects of your hard partying quickly.

Oral thrush causes white, bleeding lesions to appear in the mouth. The condition is caused by a fungus known as Candida albicans. Oral thrush most commonly affects babies and the elderly.

Scarring on the body occurs when there is injury or trauma to the skin. The body then heals the wound by forming new collagen over the wound. Since this collagen is newer and generally not of the high quality of existing collagen, it appears different and can have a variety of different shapes and sizes, depending on the severity, depth and length of the wound. A scar is an important part of healing. A white scar forms when there is a deep cut or wound that basically destroys the pigment cells in the surface skin. During the healing process, excess collagen forms and fills the wound, preventing new pigment cells from reaching the surface of the skin. This loss of pigmentation is called hypopigmentation and a white scar is the result.

To tickle is to activate touch receptors in the skin that cause uncontrollable laughter and movement. Robert R. Provine writes in "American Psychology Society," that tickling babies teaches them about social relationships. Laughter has many positive health effects, but tickling also can be a form of torture. The feet are especially sensitive to tickling, and you can use many methods to tickle them.

Tanning beds give off concentrated UV rays, which are stronger than outdoor sun rays. However, sunburns from tanning beds may not be apparent until hours later when redness begins to appear. You should leave a tanning bed immediately if you notice red areas appearing on your skin. If you do get sunburned from using a tanning bed, there are several treatment options available to help you feel better. This options will lessen the pain and reduce the redness.

Toenail fungus can be caused by many different conditions, from a smashed nail that lets bacteria into the nail bed to athlete’s foot conditions. There are over-the-counter medications as well as prescriptions to treat toenail fungus, but many people prefer home remedies such as bleach soaks, lemon juice and the like. An effective home remedy for toenail fungus has been found in normal household vinegar.

You don’t need to be an athlete to get athlete’s foot. That itching sensation between your toes is going to drive you insane if you don’t find a way to get rid of it. There are many over the counter medications that claim to get rid of the itch from athlete’s foot. Many of these over the counter medications cause more harm then good while they try to get rid of the athlete’s foot itch. There are alternatives to the over the counter medications if you know where to look and what to do. Follow these easy steps to get rid of athlete’s foot itch and get on with your day.

Scars are the result of the skin healing wounds. When there is an injury to skin from acne, burns, bites or cuts, scar tissue forms over the wound to protect the area. There are many types of scars depending on the source of the injury and other factors such as genetics. Some people are more prone to scarring than others. There are raised scars, depressed scars and stretch marks. Because of the variety of scars, there are several ways to erase or reduce these scars.

Dark under-eye circles are the result of weakened skin capillaries around the eyes. Unfortunately, weakened capillaries can be an inherited trait. Allergies, and the subsequent eye rubbing, sleep deprivation and excessive sun exposure can also contribute to these dark circles. But a costly trip to the dermatologist is not necessary: Dark circles can be lightened dramatically using natural, budget-friendly home remedies.

You’re fairly certain that all human beings have a brain. You’re just not sure what a human brain is supposed to look like outside of its protective covering, the skull. You know that the human brain is a gray-colored, wrinkled mass that kind of makes us move around and think. But surely that tidbit is surely not enough information to help you help your child to create a brain model. What to do?