Skin covers the entire human body and protects a person against diseases and infections.  The skin also performs other functions such as protecting vital organs, guarding against pathogen invasion, provides insulation and temperature regulation, prevents dehydration and fluid loss, and provides the sense of touch and synthesizes vitamin D.  Human skin contains mesodermal cells, melanin and pigmentation which protects a person against da ...

Acne is a skin condition which causes a person to suffer from whiteheads, blackheads, and skin inflammations which cause red pimples and in worst cases, cysts which are filled with pus and fluid.  The condition primarily happens to people during adolescence with more than 80% of teenagers in the United States being affected.  However, acne can also present in people of any age, with approximately 20% of cases occurring in adults.  ...

In years past if an individual had thinning or balding hair their only solution was to buy a wig or toupee or just live with what nature had to offer.  However times have changed and there are a great many alternatives to thinning or balding hair as well as new trends to add pizzazz to one’s natural hair style.  Celebrities utilize these alternatives to give themselves a new look without having to change their natural hair and now ...

Scars are areas of skin on the body of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin after an injury has occurred.  Scars can also be called cicatrices and result from the biological process of wound repair on the skin and tissues of the body.  Scarring occurs as a normal part of the healing process and with the exception of minor skin lesions, every type of wound will leave a certain amount of scarring when completely healed. How Does Kel ...

Acne vulgaris is more commonly known as acne and is a common skin condition marked by non-inflammatory follicular papules, inflammatory papules, pustules and nodules in more severe forms.  Acne most commonly affects areas of skin that contain dense sebaceous follicles including; the face, upper portion of the chest and back.  Other names which refer to acne are pimples, spots, blemishes or zits. What Causes Acne? As a result of fo ...