Patients with psoriasis have a significantly increased risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to a new study from Taiwan. Psoriasis is a genetic disease caused by environmental factors, scientists believe. Common symptoms include a reddish, scaly rash, with itching and flaking skin. It is not contagious. Psoriasis is caused by the autoimmune system attacking skin…
Psoriasis Increases Risk of Developing Colorectal Cancer: Study
What Can Your Toenails Reveal About Your Health?
Risk factors for prostate cancer include age, race/ethnicity, family history, genetic changes and mutations, diet, obesity, smoking, chemical exposure, inflammation of the prostate, sexually transmitted disease, and undergoing a vasectomy. Researchers have been focusing on chemical exposure and its link to prostate cancer as of late. To dig deeper and obtain further insight, the latest…
Natural Skin Care for Around Your Eyes
Do you sometimes wish you could wear something over your head to hide the bags and dark circles under your eyes? One or more factors can cause the formation of pouches under your eyes or the raccoon look. They may be caused by insufficient sleep, a night of heavy partying with alcohol, or sleeping with…
Missing Strands?
Hair loss is often associated with men and aging, but it can happen to women and children, too. Many people have thinning hair or bald areas on their head. You can lose hair slowly or quickly. Whether or not your hair will eventually grow back depends on the cause. A family history of baldness, medical…
Bruising Questions
Many things can cause a bruise: minor injuries, falls, small collisions. While bruises may hurt, they’re usually harmless. But sometimes, they might be a sign of a deeper problem. If you bump part of your body hard enough, you can break tiny blood vessels under your skin. But if you don’t break the skin, the…
Rash Decisions
You’ve broken out in a red, itchy rash. You’re likely wondering where it came from—and, most importantly, how to make it go away. Unfortunately, your mystery rash could have many causes. Maybe you switched to a new detergent or accidentally brushed against poison ivy. Maybe it came from a virus or fungus. It can be…
Relieving Rosacea
We all get red in the face sometimes. It might be from blushing, an allergic reaction, or a sunburn. But if face redness lasts for a long time it could be a skin condition called rosacea (pronounced ro-ZAY-shah). Rosacea often starts as redness or flushing on the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. “There is extraordinary…
Learn About Burn Care
Burns are skin or tissue damage, usually caused by heat. Burns often happen in the home. Some are caused by fire. They can also be caused by hot liquid, steam, and certain chemicals. Burns are defined by how deep they are and how large an area they cover. First degree burns are the least serious….
Funky Fingertips?
Clues about your health could be right at your fingertips. Take a look at your nails. They could give insight about possible health concerns. Many nail changes are normal and nothing to worry about. But sometimes changes in the way your nails look and grow can be a sign of disease. Nails are actually specialized…
Your Body’s Bugs
Microscopic bugs called microbes can be found in your eyes, mouth, gut, skin, and everywhere else. But don’t be alarmed. Most of your microbes are useful. They help you digest food. They prevent dangerous infections in your organs. And so much more. They’re vital for your health. This collection of microbes in your body includes…
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