Hair Care Articles by Internationally Recognised Dermatologists Updated : Bad Hair Day? Tips for Dealing with Common Hair Problems We all have those days where no matter what we do, we can't control our hair. Below are some tips which will help you take better care of your hair... Managing Dandruff - How to Treat Those Flakes Pityriasis capitis is an excess of white scales or skin flakes on the scalp that itches. It is caused by a yeast that is normally present on the skin that combines with the secretions of the oil glands... Hair Loss Part 1: Scarring Alopecias Alopecia refers to 'hair loss' and can be classified as scarring and non-scarring forms. This article will address scarring alopecias... What is Dandruff Really? We have all seen people with those white flakes on their shoulders, but is it really just dandruff? Is it contagious? Can't they do something about it? Hair Loss Part 2: Alopecia Areata Hair loss or "alopecia" can be scarring or not. "Alopecia Areata" is a form of non-scarring alopecia...

Are Your Hands Showing Your Age? - How to Rejuvenate Their Youthful Appearance. Because of sun and weather exposure, years of minor scrapes and cuts, and for some, constant exposure to water and detergents, our hands sometimes age faster than other parts of our bodies, and detract from our appearance. Fortunately, it is now possible to rejuvenate the hands... What Is In Your Sunscreen? The Ingredients Are Important. There is more to sunscreens that meets the eye. Here are a few points you should keep in mind when selecting one... Skin Rashes - Where Do They Come From? A skin rash shows up as an area of inflammation or change in the texture, and/ or color of your skin. It can be caused by a number of different things including irritation, disease, or allergic/ non-allergic reactions to foods, chemicals, plants, animals, insects or other environmental factors... What is Dandruff Really? We have all seen people with those white flakes on their shoulders, but is it really just dandruff? Is it contagious? Can't they do something about it? Spreading the Flu, Colds and Germs Do you know that approximately one out of three people do not wash their hands after using the restroom? (US Center for Disease Control, 2005)... Treating Cuts at Home in 5 Easy Steps We all get cuts and scrapes from time to time, so here are some basic steps to make sure you are decreasing the chance of infection and minimizing scarring... Is Your Skin Discolored From the Sun? It May be Melasma. Melasma is a common increase of pigmentation that occurs exclusively in sun-exposed areas, in particular on the face...