Sunburn, sun poisoning or Photo-dermatitis refers prolonged exposure to the harmful ultra-violet rays of the sun which has caused the skin to redden and begin peeling accompanied with a nasty itch and constant irritation. People with fair skin are usually more susceptible to sunburns than darker skinned people since they do not have as much protective skin pigment...

Whenever there is an insect bite, it is important to first check if the stinger has been left embedded in the skin. As long as the stinger stays lodged in the skin, the swelling and pain will not subside...

Common cold amongst children is a very common problem since they are constantly exposed to germs and their immunity system has not yet completely built its resistance to these germs. Usually accompanied by a stuffy nose, frequent sneezing, cough, chest congestion and even fever, it is rather troublesome for young children who get very restless and irritable due to this sickness...

Premature graying of hair is directly related to a faulty diet deficient in Vitamin B, iron, copper and iodine. Other factors that lead to premature graying of hair include genetic factors, undue stress and excessive fatigue and lack of proper hair care ritual which includes regular washing and conditioning of the hair and protecting it from the harmful effects of chemicals, sun, wind and pollution...

Mouth ulcers or canker sores are basically small white spots that manifest themselves on tongue or the inner lining of the cheek and sometimes even in small clusters on the inner side of the lips. Mouth ulcers are basically caused by excessive consumption of spicy, acidic and fried food, Vitamin D deficiency, viral infections or even a cut or minor injury of the oral cavity...

Phlegm is basically the thick mucus that is produced in the airways of the body, especially in the sinus. If you are suffering from a cold or respiratory disease you will most likely have a lot of phlegm that has accumulated in your throat and lungs, making you feel like something is stuck in your throat and leading to a sensation of being choked...

Most normal household burns can be treated at home using simple home remedies; however if it is a third degree burn, then you will need to get proper medical attention and adequate treatment. If the burn is about the size of a dollar coin for adults, and a quarter coins for children, then you can use the following home remedies to treat it yourself...

A minor injury to the skin tissues which does not involve a cut can still lead to rupture of the blood vessels that run under the skin. This further causes the blood to seep out cause a discoloration of the skin in that area, accompanied by pain and swelling...

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that is passed from generation to generation and causes the body to produce less than the required number of red cells, leading to anemia which ranges from mild to severe. One of the many symptoms of thalassemia includes an enlarged spleen, medically known as splenomegaly...

Very often we hurt ourselves and even though the injury heals the scars stay on. These can be very embarrassing...