Acner.org: Acne treatment

Overview Your feet may be swollen from a broken bone, medical condition, side effect of medication or medical treatment, pregnancy or simply from standing for a long period of time or wearing ill-fitting shoes. Being older or overweight puts you at...

Overview Thick patches of hard, dead skin on the bottom of your feet are known as calluses. These dry patches of skin can be rough, itchy and unsightly. By paying attention to your feet and devoting a few minutes each day to giving yourself a home...

Overview Few meals are better than a delicious spaghetti dinner, either at home or at your favorite Italian trattoria---until an errant forkful of saucy pasta ends up on your favorite blouse. When faced with a pernicious tomato stain, many people r...

Overview Blackheads are common skin blemishes that develop in the pores of your skin and are visible on the surface. They can be embarrassing, because they are easily visible to other people. Although blackheads don't cause pain in most cases, they...

Overview The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) notes that a keloid scar is made of connective tissue fibers called fibroblasts. It swells and protrudes from your skin because, during the repairing of the wound, skin cells and fibro...

Overview When the sebaceous glands produce excess amounts of sebum oil, blackheads -- and acne in general -- can result. Blackheads occur when the pores become clogged but do not seal over and become inflamed, like they do when you have pimples...