Skin

Athlete’s foot or Tinea pedis, is a condition which quite unlike its name does not exclusively affect athletes. It is basically a fungal infection on feet, just below the epidermal layer of the skin and has moisture and humidity to blame for it. The soft and moist skin between toes is an ideal breeding place for fungal infections, which may later spread to the rest of the foot.

Bed sores are ulcers, lesions or swelling on the skin, caused due to prolonged pressure on any body part, especially the bony areas. Common with people who are handicapped and are confined to the same position, bed sores can get very painful and discomforting. If not tended to at the earliest they can even become life threatening, affecting blood circulation to the affected part. However, they can be treated with the help of some effective home remedies.

 Dark circles, though very common, is one of the most difficult to get rid of. Every time you look at the mirror you find them staring back at you. Those dark, deep depressions around the eyes really dampen your spirit giving you a tired look. But the good news is that with some ‘off the kitchen shelf’ remedies, you can say goodbye to them forever!

Growing age is one of the worst dreams that frightens all, and wrinkles is the primary worry of everyone. No one can escape from wrinkles but its impact can be reduced by taking good care of certain things. There are a number of causes other than aging that lead to the development of wrinkles.