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Remedies for Skin Conditions

By Cathy Wong, About.com

Updated: May 11, 2006

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Click on a skin condition below to learn about natural remedies and alternative therapies for that condition.

Acne

Acne is a very common skin disorder that is characterized by pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and/or clogged pores.

Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that affects the foot or hands. It can cause itching, stinging, burning, dryness, blisters, and nail deformity.

Cold Sores

Cold sores are painful, red, fluid-filled blisters that occur on the lips, chin, nostrils, fingers, or inside the mouth.

Dandruff

Dandruff is a chronic scalp disorder marked by itching and excessive flaking of the scalp.

Diabetes

Diabetes can cause slow-healing sores and infections, such as fungal infections. Acanthosis nigricans is a skin disorder characterized by dark, velvety skin in body folds, such as the armpits, groin, and neck--it is frequently found in people with diabetes.

Eczema

Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that cause cause swelling, red, and itchy skin. There are many different causes and forms of eczema.

Rosacea

Rosacea, sometimes mistaken as acne, causes red areas on the face, small visible blood vessels on the nose and cheeks, easy flushing or blushing, small red bumps or pustules, or a red enlarged nose.

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are dark blue or purple veins that may look bulging or cord-like. They are commonly found on the legs.

Created 05/10/06

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