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If you have a few – or many – warts on your skin, help is at hand. Read on to know what causes warts and how you can get rid of them. You’re sitting at your desk, idly reading through an email when your finger touches the inside of your arm. You feel a growth there – on examining it, you notice that your skin has developed a wart without you noticing. When you examine the rest of your body, you find a few warts in other places too. Now you’re worried and wondering if you’ve developed a serious skin disorder. Relax – most warts are harmless and often painless. But they should not be present on your skin at all. What are warts? Warts are a growth of skin caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that lives on human skin. Certain factors like poor skin health and reduced immunity can cause the HPV to grow unchecked. When this happens, there may be formation of a wart on the skin. In some cases, the HPV assumes a virulent form and can cause clusters of warts to appear.

Acne-free skin is yours for the asking if you unlock these seven habits to prevent their occurrence. Is there anything as annoying and demoralising as a face full of acne? You might be undergoing treatment for acne , using the best dermatologically tested products – but still the acne recurs and mars your complexion. Have you considered that it is not the treatment for acne that is failing, but probably wrong behaviour on your part that is causing the problem? Correct your acne problem with these simple secrets: #1 Drink a lot of water. Water is the panacea to most skin-related issues. It serves many purposes for skin health: it cools the skin, regulates its temperature, supplies moisture to tissues, helps in creating sweat to remove toxins, etc. Low water intake normally translates into greasy, acne-ridden skin. Aim to drink at least eight glasses of water daily. #2 Get sufficient sleep. Insufficient sleep is often the gateway for a host of disorders, and the

Acne scars can test your patience and mar your natural good looks. We present five easy fixes for them . Acne is one of the biggest banes when it comes to skin. It can happen to anyone, and it has the tendency to leave behind ugly scars for the world to see. The scars may take the shape of discolouration, dark patches or depressions in the skin. The best way to prevent acne scars is to prevent the occurrence of acne. Eating healthy food, drinking a lot of water, regular exercise and getting enough sleep are all conducive to good skin health. But if you still experience acne breakouts and scars, this is what you can do: - Daily cleansing and moisturising. Not cleansing and moisturising the skin every day results in a build-up of dead skin cells, excess oil and dirt on the skin. Acne develops and leaves scars behind. So instead of letting acne scars appear, it is better to remove the cause of acne – with daily cleansing and moisturising. - Tomato and lemon face pack. Bo

Your skin care routine, diet, sleep times and environmental factors all play a part in adding pimples to your face. We decode what your pimples are saying. As a busy woman with several tasks to complete right this minute, you may be left with little time to yourself every day. In your spare time, you might prefer to catch up on your hobbies or socialising. Very few women are able to devote more than cursory time for skin care and preparing healthy meals. Soon, your skin breaks out in pimples. However, before you look for ways on how to remove pimples , it is important to know that pimples occurring on specific parts of the face indicate deeper problems within. We outline the common problem areas and how to remove pimples based on their occurrence: On the forehead : Pimples on the forehead indicate a deeper digestive issue. It could mean that you are unable to digest certain foods, or that these foods irritate the intestinal tract. The forehead is also likely to develo

It is often the best way to remove facial hair, but you need to know a few facts about facial waxing before you proceed. Of all the areas of the skin that sport hair, having hair on the face is the worst. Every woman has some amount of hair on the face. In some, the hair is dense and curly, and clearly visible. This means that regular salon visits are necessary to keep the facial hair in check. Facial hair cannot be treated the same way as other kinds of body hair. The hair is fine and sparse, and the facial skin is quite delicate. So there can be no harsh measures when removing facial hair. But in recent times, more and more women are opting to wax the face. Let’s understand how facial hair removal can be done with waxing. * Hair removal depends on your lifestyle. Like with hair on the rest of your body, even the facial hair keeps growing and it is clearly visible. If you routinely have some spare time on your hands, you can schedule regular salon visits for beauty t

We debate between shaving and waxing as the better alternative for underarm hair removal. In today’s busy world, many women don’t have the luxury of time to pamper themselves every day. There is always a mountain of tasks waiting to be completed. So when it comes to personal grooming, many women are hard pressed for time to go the salon for body hair removal, head massages, pedicures, etc. Busy women tend to shave their underarms – it’s a quick and easy solution. But have you considered waxing for underarm hair removal? When you shave… Ø   The hair is removed by using a razor blade across the skin. The blades cut the hair at the surface of the skin in one swipe. Ø   All you need is shaving gel and a razor. You can finish shaving your underarms in under two minutes. Shaving is one of the quickest and most convenient underarm hair removal methods. Ø   However, since the blades are in close contact with the skin, they can cut or nick the skin. The cuts can become a site o

Heel pain is the most common and the most neglected problem people face all around the world. How often do we hear our parents, relatives, or even friends complaining about severe heel pain? Too often than we would like and still we keep on ignoring it. Some people take pain medications daily but still, the pain does not go away. If you want to treat your heel pain in a proper way, first you need to know more about it. Your heel pain is the result of plantar fasciitis, caused by stress or pressure on the ligament plantar fascia which connects your heel with the front of your foot.  Any added pressure on the ligament, either from running or weight gain, can cause it to tear and get damaged. This damaged ligament is what causes the inflammation and the frustrating pain. Medications are one way to go but you can also cure it with the help of some simple exercises. Here are some easy exercises that can help you reduce your heel pain significantly. 1.        Stretching your calv

Warts are small, raised bumps on your skin that are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus or HPV. They are itchy, uncomfortable, and sometimes can be quite painful. Warts are infections that are caused when skin comes in contact with this virus. They are contagious and ugly and needs careful maintenance to avoid its spreading over the body. Warts are very common and can be found in many of our ancient literary devices. There are many kinds of warts that may occur in different body parts. The major ones are known as periungual warts, common warts, flat warts, plantar warts and filiform warts. Common warts usually occur on the fingers and toes of the individuals. They appear grainy and rounded and are slightly greyer than its surrounding skin. Plantar warts generally occur on the soles of the feet and can be recognized as small, rough holes in the sole of your feet. Filiform warts can be found on the neck, chin, and around your mouth. They are small, rough abno

Are you mulling laser hair removal on your body? Read this first! Most women battle with body hair on a daily basis. Visible body hair can limit your clothing choices and give your skin an unseemly appearance. So you may try waxing or shaving to remove the hair, but these are temporary measures. You decide to undergo laser hair removal for permanently hair-free skin. But before you do, here are 7 facts you probably didn’t know about the process: You can’t show up for your appointment with long hair. You might think that showing up for laser hair removal with furry skin is a good idea, but it’s not. Long hair growing out of the skin only makes the session go longer and slower than usual. The laser beam can penetrate the skin faster if the hair is shorter. The best thing to do is shave the skin two days prior to the appointment, so you can a small stubble for the appointment. No tanning and no creams before the appointment. The laser beam will hurt your skin i

We list the top 5 reasons why you need to visit a dermatologist, instead of waiting for a skin problem to resolve on its own. Many of us are careful about our overall health, but when it comes to skin, hair and nail health, we often take action only when there is a problem. Many underlying medical conditions, such as liver disease and skin cancer, show their first signs on the skin. Just like one undergoes a general body check up every six months, one must get a skin check up every six months to ensure that the skin, hair and nails are in perfect health. Consider 5 reasons to see a dermatologist in Dubai : 1 Irregular moles or painful sores on the skin. Everybody has birthmarks or moles, but these normally appear in early childhood. If you notice an irregular mole, or a sudden profusion of beauty spots on your skin, then it is time to see a dermatologist. Moles often indicate conditions like skin cancer. They are common in regions with harsh sunlight and dry air, th

Too tired or busy to book a salon appointment, and hate using waxing strips? There’s another waxing solution – stripless wax! Body hair is the bane of every woman’s life. Most other beauty-related problems – age spots, fine lines, patchy skin – can be cured with the right products. But there is no cure for body hair. It seems like you are on a lifelong battle against body hair, waxing it off at every opportunity so that you get the freedom to wear whatever you want. But waxing often involves going to the salon. This is a chore that takes up a lot of time. You can try waxing at home, using strips or stripless wax . Cold wax strips work great, but… You may have tried cold or hot wax before, and found that it gets the job done really well. They are easy to use, and they pull away all the hair at once. But you might want a waxing solution that is quicker and which does not involve waxing strips. If you have despaired of finding such a solution, take heart: you can use st

Depilatory creams are good hair removal solutions that do not create a mess. They are great for women who do not have time to book salon appointments for hair removal. Hair removal is a perpetual chore for most women around the world. Whether the hair growth is scanty or dense, body hair is normally quite visible and must be removed. The exposed parts of the body cannot sport hair – the hair not only looks ugly, it also traps sweat and dirt and creates grounds for skin problems. But many women also do not have the time to go to the salon every now and then. Daily work pressures result in women putting off the salon appointment for long. Meanwhile, the hair grows long and makes it difficult for you to wear sleeveless clothes or skirts. Busy women can opt to use depilatory creams to remove body hair. This is what you need to know about hair removal creams: They offer better results than shaving. Many women prefer to shave their skin because it’s a quick and easy so

What is a wart? Wart is a harmless skin growth caused by one of the many human papillomaviruses (HPV). Normally they disappear without any treatment within 6 months to 3 years. They are common in children in the age group of 12 to 16. In few instances they become painful. Causes HPV enters through the broken skin and causes the top layer of the skin to grow rapidly which forms the wart. The incubation period varies between one to eight months. Symptoms Warts can be of different sizes and shapes. They can be rough and bumpy or flat and smooth. Inside the wart, tiny blood vessels grow which supply it with blood. They appear as dark spots at the centre of the wart. There are different type of warts and they grow anywhere on the body. ·          Common warts – Though they can grow on any of the body-part, mostly they are found on hands as gray-brown, rough dome shapes. ·          Plantar warts – They grow on the soles of the foot. As they grow bigger, they cause pai

What is a dry skin? Dry skin or xeroderma is a common skin condition. Epidermis – the outer layer of the skin consists of fat and protein. This fat keeps our skin hydrated. For the same reason, elderly are more prone to this condition due to lack of sufficient natural oils present in their skin. Factors that affect xeroderma External factors - Cold temperatures, low humidity and overuse of harsh soaps and alcohol based sanitizers and cleaning agents aggravate the dry skin condition. Internal factors - Overall health, genetics, age, personal and family history and medical conditions such as atopic dermatitis, thyroid disease etc. contribute to this condition. How to get rid of the dryness of the skin? Following are 6 handy tips which will help you keep your skin soft and supple – 1.       Using gloves – Best way to keep the household irritants from touching your skin is to create a barrier between them and your skin. While cleaning or scrubbing, you can use

Rosacea is a common skin allergy that causes a reddish flare on the skin. We shed light on the condition and suggest some simple remedies to reduce it. Your gorgeous skin and pretty features often come in for their share of compliments. These compliments can make you blush. But lately, you blush and the blush doesn’t go away for a long time. It is embarrassing to have a constantly red face – but there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it. Fair skinned people can find their skin flushing when they’re exercising, or when they blush, or when they’re having a fever. The redness in the skin is caused by the blood vessels dilating in response to increased heart beats. However, they should go back to normal after a while. If you find that your skin is often red for long periods of time, and if there are pimples or pustules on the reddish skin, you probably have a skin allergy known as ‘rosacea’. There is no known cause or skin allergy treatment for rosacea. But

We list the 7 essential beauty must-haves in your make-up kit, and why you need them. Make-up is every woman’s best friend (after diamonds, of course). It gives your face definition and mutes your imperfections. If you apply make-up every day, you must already have a fully stocked make-up bag. But if you’re thinking of having one, these are the 7 essential beauty products you should put in it: Cleanser. This is a surprising addition – or so most women feel – but a cleanser also serves the purpose of removing make-up. Not only does it keep the skin clear of dead cells, dirt and oil, it also removes make-up after you get home. You can use cleanser to correct make-up applied wrongly – just a quick swipe with a cotton bud will do. Hydrating serum. Once your skin is cleaned, and before you apply concealer and foundation, lightly tap hydrating serum into the skin. The serum is quickly absorbed and it penetrates deep into the tissues to promote hydration, aid cel