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The skin is the largest external organ of the body and helps to keep us healthy. It performs several important functions such as regulating body temperature and protecting you from infections, among many others. Learn more about what it means to have healthy skin and the most common skin conditions, here.

Skin Health

How to Remove Calluses: Tips to Doing it Safely and Painlessly

Calluses, in general, are related to corns and are hardened and thickened layers of skin. They develop due to pressure and friction. Many people want to learn how to remove calluses from their feet, hands, fingers, and toes, which is where they commonly develop. For patients who are generally healthy, calluses do not require immediate […]

Skin Health

Melasma vs Hyperpigmentation: What's the Difference?

A healthy lifestyle and a consistent skincare routine can help you achieve better, more youthful-looking skin. But what if one day you wake up with a skin condition a little more serious than pimples and blackheads? Two of the more often noted skin problems are melasma and hyperpigmentation. But when it comes to melasma vs […]

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How to Test Hair Health: Tips to Assess Your Hair and How to Revive it

Our hair is not just our crowning glory, it also protects our head from sunburn and provides a little cushioning for the skull. More often than not, we abuse our hair by exposing it frequently to strong chemicals and leaving it dry, breakable and dull. So before you bleach your hair to try that new […]

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Nail Care Tools and Uses: What Does Each One Do?

As we use our hands and feet daily, these can be prone to bacteria. Thus, caring for our nails is necessary to prevent dirt build-up and infection, which can harbor underneath our nails. But what nail care tools do we need? Our nails serve as a shield. And without proper care, the tissues beneath them […]

Skin Health

Acne Dos and Don'ts: How To Remove Pimples Safely

Acne is inflammation in the skin caused by the build-up of bacteria in the sebaceous glands due to overproduction in sebum or blockage of dirt or dead skin cells. It can be unsightly, so a lot of people want to know how to remove pimples overnight. Unfortunately, you can’t; however, there are ways to speed […]

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Daily Skincare Routine at Home: What's Important to Include?

The skin is the largest and one of the most essential organs of our body. It protects us from many diseases and infections; as such we should do our best to protect, maintain, and even improve the condition of our skin. But how do we do that exactly? A daily skincare routine at home will […]

Infectious Skin Diseases

Stages of a Boil: What to Expect and What You Can Do

Furuncles, or more commonly known as boils, are bacterial infections in the skin caused by a bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. Very similar to pimples and cysts, boils are formed when a hair follicle and its surrounding tissue get infected and inflamed by the bacteria. This occurs in the first stages of a boil. This immune reaction […]

Hair and Scalp Care

Itchy Scalp Causes and Remedies: Which One is the Most Effective?

A lot of things can cause an itchy scalp; from a mere hair product to a skin disease. Itchy scalp causes and remedies can be confusing and frustrating, especially if there can be numerous possible reasons. It's hard to pinpoint the exact cause. Thus, itchy scalp causes and remedies can be tricky. It is important to […]

Psoriasis

Causes and Risk Factors of Psoriasis: What You Should Know

Psoriasis is a skin disease wherein the skin cells grow 10 times faster than average. And this results in dry, flaky scales on the skin. Due to an overactive immune system, skin cells pile up and trigger itchiness, swelling, and redness. Learn more about the causes and risk factors of psoriasis. How Many People Have Psoriasis? According […]

Hair and Scalp Care

Dandruff Prevention: Ways to Improve Your Scalp Health

Dandruff is a very common scalp disorder that affects half of the entire population in pre-puberty age (but it can occur at any age, for the matter). However, its causes are not quite sure. Learn more about this condition and other tips in dandruff prevention. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/skin-health/psoriasis/difference-between-psoriasis-and-dandruff-what-to-know/ What Causes Dandruff? Understanding how dandruff is formed and what conditions […]

Hair and Scalp Care

Dandruff Causes: When Should it Become a Cause for Concern

Dandruff, also known as pityriasis capitis, occurs when the scalp sheds flakes of dead skin cells. Dandruff is harmless but a lot of people feel embarrassed when they have it. The flakes often fall on the shoulders and become apparent when one wears dark clothing. Usually, dandruff is accompanied by itching. But what are the […]

Skin Care and Cleansing

Benefits of Moisturizing Your Skin: The Secrets to Looking Young

Did you know that moisturizers can do more than simply hydrate your skin? Here is a quick look at the benefits of moisturizing your skin. The Benefits of Moisturizing Your Skin Of course, the main benefit of moisturizer is that it can hydrate your skin. It can be especially beneficial for people with dry or aging skin. Better […]

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Benefits of Using a Toner: How Does it Actually Help Skin?

Beauty routines have become a little more complicated in recent years, with some including over 15 steps and products. From the many types of skincare, one of the most popular products - which is also one of the most misunderstood - is the toner. What are the actual benefits of using a toner? Find out […]

Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis Treatment and Everything Else You Need to Know

Because of its regular exposure to bacteria and sweat, the skin can be prone to many diseases and conditions. Due to these conditions affecting about 900 people worldwide, the World Health Organization considers skin conditions to be some of the most prevalent health issues. One of these common skin conditions is contact dermatitis (CD). To […]

Acne

Types of Pimples and How to Deal With Them

Acne is a common skin problem or condition that occurs when hair follicles under a person’s skin clog up. This causes a person’s sebum (a naturally occurring substance that protects the skin), as well as dead skin cells, to accumulate in the pores. When this happens, your pores become a breeding ground for infection-causing bacteria. […]