The decision to use clear versus colored nail paint is a matter of personal preference. Colored nail varnishes that have strong tints can leave the nails looking yellow and feeling brittle...

Staph infections are a result of a combination of the staphylococci bacteria and a wound or damage to the skin. Many individuals harbor the bacteria on their skin but it does not do them any harm, until the bacteria enters the body through an open would or cut...

Dizziness is a fairly common occurrence among the elderly and can be both a symptom of an underlying problem, or a chronic disorder on its own. From among all the causes, imbalances related to the ear seem to be implicated in most cases (Otological dizziness)...

Lamisil is a class B drug that can be prescribed in varying doses for a toenail fungal infection. There are various side effects that are listed as a result of prolonged use, including loss of sense of smell and taste...

Tea tree oil information Tea tree oil is obtained from steam distillation of Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant which is native to northern New South Wales of east coast of Australia. It is a unique combination of monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes and terpene alcohol which consists of 2...

There are number of safe ways to get rid of fleas. One way is to sprinkle borax powder on the various surfaces in the house...

A cyst is a sac like growth that occurs in the deeper layers of the skin. More specifically, dermoid cysts can appear anywhere on the body, but occur most often on the face...

Remedy for allergy and breath congestion  One thing that brings relief in cases of chest congestion is steam. You can heat a pan of water and once it comes to boil, add some eucalyptus oil to the hot, steaming water and inhale it for a period of 10-15 minutes...

Razor bumps are a result of ingrown hair. When hair is shaved from various parts of the body it can sometimes grow in backwards (especially curly hair)...

An effective way to safely lighten dark skin without resorting to chemical peels or harmful bleaching agents is the use of ingredients found in the spices section of most grocery stores. One such spice is turmeric...