Why Does It Feel Like My Scalp Is Always So Itchy!?
An itchy scalp can be a frustrating, uncomfortable, and annoying condition that plagues your day-to-day activities. And unfortunately, this condition can come about for any number of reasons. It could be related to something as simple as allergies, or it could be a factor that’s more unpleasant like lice or scabies. Whatever the case may …
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Allergic to Mosquitos? How to Stop Mosquito Bites from Swelling
Are you allergic to mosquitos? Do you know if you are allergic? You may not know if you are or not, as just about everyone finds them annoying and has some reaction to their bite. If you feel that you have a more severe reaction than most, however, there is a chance that you could …
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Can Allergies Cause Eczema?
Have ever asked yourself, can allergies cause eczema? If you have, this is definitely the post for you. Also known as atopic dermatitis, this genetic skin condition usually causes dry, red itchy skin. It can be controversial as to whether the skin condition or the allergies make the other worse, however, either can increase inflammation …
How Do I Get Rid of Bed Bug Bites
Are you asking yourself, “How do I get rid of bed bug bites?” Then you are at the right place. Bed bugs can be quite a nuisance as their bites can cause itchy rashes, allergic reactions, and blisters. Feeding on their victims while they sleep, bed bugs can be hard to link to the crime. …
How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps
Have you been wondering how to get rid of razor bumps? This common condition, also known as pseudofolliculitis barbae, affects nearly everyone who shaves at some point in their lives. Here’s what you need to know to avoid this irritating issue. What Causes Razor Bumps? Razor bumps develop when shaved hairs curl back inward, causing …
Hair loss in African Americans
Hair loss affects people of all ethnic groups. African Americans, however, can be predisposed to certain types of hair loss. In African Americans, hair loss can occur due to various reasons, including the unique characteristics of kinky hair, certain hairstyles, and underlying medical conditions. In this post, we’ll discuss the most common causes of hair …
Causes for hair breakage and what you can do to stop the damage
From the products we choose to put in our hair to the infections we never hope to get near our hair, causes for hair breakage can come in many forms. Hair breakage can affect any hair type and is common among many adults. The good news is that much of it is treatable and even …
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Kinky hair: the whys and hows of its care
Kinky hair, a type of curly hair, is found exclusively in humans and requires special care. Read on the learn about why we have this unique and delicate hair type and how to best care for it. What is kinky hair? Kinky hair is a hair type characterized by tightly coiled and curled …
Should I shampoo every day?
Should I shampoo every day? The short answer is it depends. Washing hair doesn’t always require shampoo. Some people swear by daily shampooing, while others are better off to shampoo less frequently. Let’s take a closer look. Hair and scalp care: keep it clean Although good hair and scalp care does include keeping it clean, …
Hair loss due to PCOS
PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, is a condition in women that is commonly associated with hair loss. In this blog post, we will discuss what PCOS is, how it affects hair growth, and how to treat hair loss due to PCOS. What is PCOS? PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects women of …