Alopecia is a hair loss condition that comes in three different varieties, all of which entail complete loss of hair in a given area. The most common of the three variants is alopecia areata. This form appears on small places … Full Article

Acne is a complex occurrence that results from a number of causes. While the mechanical function of acne comes from an overproduction of oil by the sebaceous glands, causing skin oil the accumulate dead skin cells and block pores, the … Full Article

Depression is a serious mental condition that afflicts thousands of people each and every year. While this makes it one of the most common and widespread mental conditions, much is still unknown about this serious illness. The symptoms of depression … Full Article

Hypothyroidism is also known as an underactive thyroid. With this condition, the thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormones. This causes problems for many of the chemical processes in the body and over the long term can cause heart disease, infertility and … Full Article

Eczema comes in different varieties, each with differing symptoms. However, few are more unsightly or embarrassing than dyshidrotic eczema. While treatment for this skin ailment does exist, its unsightly nature makes it a topic of confusion for people affected by … Full Article

Autism is a developmental disability that affects the social and communication skills of children. This condition usually shows up in children before the age of 3. It is prevalent, with 1 in 100 children currently being affected. The need for … Full Article

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, otherwise known as GERD, is a common condition that is usually caused by a change in the relationship between the stomach and the lower esophageal sphincter, the muscle that separates the stomach and its contents from … Full Article

Vertigo is a ongoing condition that is associated with feelings of intense motion and movement, nausea, dizziness and sensitivity to movements of the head. This is often caused by calcium crystals that form on the inside of the ear becoming … Full Article

Acne can be a difficult condition to treat as the mechanics behind the formation of acne, while understood, are difficult to help control. Stress, genetics and hormones all factor into the formation of acne. While some people are rarely troubled … Full Article

Combating hair loss and baldness is big business. New treatment options are continually being developed and refined to help people halt their hair loss and to hopefully grow the beginnings of a full head of hair once more. While topical … Full Article

The sudden onset of joint pain can be a very unwelcomed guest in one’s daily routine. Joint pain can occur to anyone at anytime. However, while sudden joint pain may be painful and inconvenient, this phenomenon is well understood by … Full Article

Newborn babies are just as susceptible to the appearance of acne as anyone else. Parents are often seeking out what sort of baby acne treatment options are available.  While the formation of acne is studied and more understood in adolescents, … Full Article

It seems that everyone has their own home remedy for heartburn.  One that comes up often is using milk to relieve the painful symptoms.  Does milk help heartburn?

Heartburn is a very common problem that can range from mildly irritating … Full Article

Migraines are debilitating ailments that often strike people out of the blue and can quickly halt an otherwise productive or fun filled day. Sadly, despite the prevalence of migraines, doctors are still unsure of the exact causes of a migraine. … Full Article

Vertigo is a condition that can be managed but has a number of detrimental effects on an individual. Commonly, what causes vertigo can include nausea, dizziness, vomiting, trouble standing and trouble walking. There a number of causes of vertigo but … Full Article

Used as a diagnostic tool, the autism spectrum quotient was created in 2001 to help diagnose the presence of autism spectrum disorders in adults who may have Asperger syndrome or other forms of high functioning autism. Often these conditions can … Full Article