Why does it seem like no matter how much moisturizer you slather on your feet, they still look and feel as if you’ve been living in a desert? The skin on the feet has fewer oil glands to keep them hydrated, so it’s no wonder that trying to keep them soft and smooth can be
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What Causes Dry Skin?
Many people experience dry skin, known to doctors as xerosis cutis, at some point in their lives. Dry skin occurs when the skin loses too much water or oil, making the skin flake and feel tight. It may also itch or crack. But what are the root causes of dry skin? The list is long.
[Read More]Itchy, Burning Feet? Could be Athlete’s Foot.
Athlete’s foot. Gross, right? Well, it turns out that it is the most common type of fungal infection. Athlete’s foot is a common fungus. But what does that mean? Let’s check out the technicalities. Athlete’s foot is also known as tinea pedis. It’s similar to ringworm and jock itch. It is contagious, but can be
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