Conditions + Treatments

According to uptodate.com, over one million burn injuries are reported each year in the U.S. Common causes of skin burns range from chemicals, flames, hot objects and sun overexposure. There are four ways to categorize skin burns.

Knee pain can result from a number of causes. Overuse, tendon and ligament tears, and tendinitis are several common problems. Some muscle pain can also manifest as knee pain. Running with knee pain can be painful, and you should check with a doctor before running if you have already been diagnosed with a knee injury or disorder. Depending on the type of knee pain you are experiencing, running uphill may be therapeutic and help rehabilitate your knee.

According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, color blindness affects approximately 8 percent of the male population and 0.5 percent of the female population in the United States. Color blindness can range anywhere from a mild problem differentiating between colors to the complete inability to see color. To explain color vision and a lack thereof, there’s only four simple steps.

A scar, also known as a cicatrix, is a skin growth that appears on top of a wound when normal skin cannot repair itself. Scarring occurs after nearly every cut or abrasion, but sometimes it’s not noticeable. Other times, scars can be pink or white, and shinier than normal skin. Although scars will remain on the body, it is possible to reduce their appearance quickly through home remedies, over-the-counter methods or the help of your dermatologist.

Spider veins, which are mostly found on feet or legs (although they can occur anywhere on the body) are veins that are either swollen or twisted due to lack of circulation. These red or blue veins appear as a webbing under the skin after added pressure is put on the body. More common in older women, spider veins are often unattractive as well as difficult to treat. However, there are some alternative treatments besides surgery that people can try to get rid of these unsightly veins.

Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles that causes small white-headed itchy pimples to form. Mild infections can be uncomfortable and severe infections may cause scarring and permanent hair loss.

Cold water can be extremely dangerous. According to the U.S. Search and Rescue Task Force, cold water can decrease your body heat up to 32 times faster than cold air. Knowing what to do when someone has been submerged in cold water could mean the difference between life and death.

Respiratory system diseases are the third highest leading cause of death in America, according to the American Lung Association. Some of the most common forms are asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, sarcoidosis and tuberculosis.

Skin irritation is annoying, unattractive, and sometimes even painful. Even worse is when you experience skin irritation due to the detergent you used in the laundry. The detergent likely touched your clothing, your towels and your bedding, making each of these things irritants of your skin reaction. Always consult your doctor regarding the best treatment for skin reactions, and in the meantime do what you can to lessen your exposure to the irritants.

Previously a substance exclusively used for surgery, hyaluronic acid has recently begun to show up in more general products, such as lotions and oral supplements. Its appearance in such products has cause health-conscious consumers to question this ingredient’s origin, purpose and safety.