Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why
Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is a serious condition affecting many eczema patients, leading to severe skin reactions and inadequate medical recognition.
Stress can cause eczema to flare-up - now we know why
The study shows "how a feeling, such as psychological stress, can translate into a biological event, namely inflamed skin", says co-author Shenbin Liu, a neurobiologist at Fudan University in Shanghai, China.
Trichobezoars, masses of swallowed hair in the stomach, develop in approximately 1% of trichotillomania patients who engage in trichophagia, requiring awareness and early medical intervention.
I can't stop picking at my pimples. How do I break this habit?
Compulsive skin and hair picking may indicate body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like trichotillomania or dermatillomania, which are mental illnesses requiring professional treatment beyond willpower or habit-breaking strategies.
Living with persistent acne creates daily anxiety, shapes personal and professional decisions, and imposes significant emotional and financial burdens.
Stay Well: I sweat a lot and it's affecting my self esteem. Why is this and what can I do about it?
Hyperhidrosis causes distress through excessive underarm, palm, and foot sweating and can be managed with treatments from OTC remedies to Botox or surgery.