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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

Warm wax is easy to use and quite effective, too. Here’s why you should use it by yourself at home to get salon-like results always. If there is one constant irritant in every woman’s life, it is that she has to battle body hair all the time. There are many ways to remove body hair, but the hair returns every single time and hair removal has to be done again and again. For most women, this means repeated trips to the salon to remove hair from their limbs, back, face, bikini line and underarms. But some women opt for an easier, more comfortable option. They use warm wax at home, and they are able to remove the hair from their bodies easily and efficiently. The best brands in hair removal today offer warm wax for this purpose. What is warm wax? Warm wax comes in a solid form, either in a circular disc or rectangular block. You can heat it in the microwave or a double boiler to the required temperature and consistency. Once the wax is ready, it is applied on the skin w

Your dry skin throws up strange surprises – we decode three of them. Those with oily or combination skin often envy other skin types. But apart from normal skin, even dry skin does not have much to be proud of. It can be difficult to care for, and it comes with its own set of problems. Here’s looking at three dry skin mysteries and their solutions: #1 My skin always feels stretched. Dry skin becomes thinner over time, since it has less moisture levels and is almost always parched. Since its hydration levels are low, it is susceptible to fine lines and a feeling of tightness. If you have dry skin, you might feel that your skin always looks and feels stretched. On the other hand, you might also experience looseness and wrinkles – you will need dry skin treatment to cure these problems. Tip: Tank up on moisturiser . A good moisturiser is dry skin’s best friend. Think of it as the one ingredient that quenches your skin’s thirst. Those with dry skin need not worry about

You need not let acne scars hold you back from facing the world with confidence. Take a look at these easy remedies to reduce the appearance of acne scars. The skin is the mirror to the state of our health. A seemingly fit person might betray the true state of their health when they have acne, oiliness and dull skin. These signs show that the skin is not able to repair and restore itself efficiently, owing to certain internal issues in the skin. The most problematic skin problem is acne, especially when it leaves ugly scars. While some acne may appear and recede without any visible signs, most leave pits and reddish scars that are easily visible. They mar one’s appearance and deplete your confidence in your own looks. But there is no reason to suffer acne scars in silence – there are some nifty home remedies you can try to reduce their appearance. Start by following a daily ritual of cleansing and moisturising the skin. Prevention is always better than cure when it c