Tiny black dots on the skin are what experts often call DPN (Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra). This skin condition is benign. And it is very common in black Americans, and generally, those that have a dark skin tone. More so, this condition is hereditary. For instance, if your mother and grandmother...
The skin happens to be one organ that is exposed to the environment. All other organs are located inside the body. That’s why the skin can be easily affected by external frs. Such as the sun, toxins, and chemicals in skincare products. There’s a long list of skin diseases. And...
Do you think you have reticulated black solar lentigo? If so then it’s important to get it checked out including a checkup and tests. This can help you get diagnosed. The basic condition is a dark brown spot on the skin. However, if you have the reticulated black variety then...
Old age can bring about several significant biological changes within the human body. Some of them can have more adverse effects than others but all of the said signs of aging can be quite worrisome for most people. Aside from the increased risk of developing certain diseases, older adults also...
Old age can be a worrisome stage in one’s life since there are a lot of changes that can happen during this period in life. For a lot of older adults, some of these changes may have happened much earlier whether or by choice such as retirement or by other...
As we grow older, our bodies undergo some significant changes particularly in terms of health and biological functions. Our metabolism will no longer be the same as it used to be and our immune response will not be as responsive as when we were younger. One other issue that older...
What are the best vitamins for old age? As we grow older, our health depreciates as well and some functions of the body may become less effective or impaired. Thus, getting proper nutrients can be challenging as we progressively age. Calorie requirement also begins to decrease at this point. This...
As we age, our health condition depreciates as well. Thus, it’s a rationale to accompany aging by eating highly nutritious foods and maintaining a semi-active lifestyle. The elderly often have low levels of energy and because of physical limitation, often engage in activities that demand minimal physical efforts. The progressive...
Muscle stiffness in old age is the primary disability linked in most elderly people. It is an inflammation, and soreness concentrated in the muscle and skeletal tissues, or sometimes referred to as the musculoskeletal system. In this article, we will discuss the impacts of aging on each of them and...
Old age skin bruising easily appears on old people. It’s characterized by blue and black marks. Bruising normally happens after trauma or blunt force on the skin. As you age, you are more prone to bruising. Bruising when you are of old age can mean a sign of a more...