The skin absorbs chemicals very efficiently. Skin patches are an excellent way to administer drugs because they will then bypass the digestive system, avoiding unwanted side effects. The skin absorbs many substances more reliably than the digestive...
Eczema, like its sister asthma, has become an increasingly common problem of today’s children. The obvious cause for the increasing incidence of both these symptom patterns is undoubtedly the increasing number of vaccines today’s children receive...
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What could we do to help a six-year-old girl who suffers from boils on her bottom? Well, let's start with the folklore remedy of taping a large slice of garlic to the boil, which should be left on overnight.
Camping, nature hikes, working in the yard, chances are you or someone in your family has had an unpleasant meetin
Skin Rashes ;Skin rashes come in all forms and sizes. Some are raised
Here is a list of drugs and other things you should keep at home for self-care. Store them in a handy, dry place, but out of children’s r
Acne is a skin condition marked by pimples, such as white heads, blackheads, or even raised, red ones that hurt. These pimples show up
Syphilis ;Syphilis is sometimes called "pox" or "bad blood". Left
HIV/AIDS ;AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It
