Skin and Beauty Concerns
Aging changes in skin
Aging changes in the skin are a group of common conditions and developments that occur as people grow older.
Aging changes in the skin are a group of common conditions and developments that occur as people grow older.
Wrinkles
Wrinkles are visible creases in the skin.
Wrinkles are visible creases in the skin.
Dry skin
Dry skin
Dry skin
Nail abnormalities
Nail abnormalities refer to abnormal color, shape, texture, or thickness of the fingernails or toenails.
Nail abnormalities refer to abnormal color, shape, texture, or thickness of the fingernails or toenails.
Hair loss
Partial or complete loss of hair is called alopecia.
Partial or complete loss of hair is called alopecia.
Dry hair
Dry hair
Dry hair
Rashes
Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin.
Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin.
Excessive or unwanted hair in women
The normal amount of body hair varies widely among women. When coarse, dark hairs grow where women typically do not grow dark hair, such as the lip, chin, chest, abdomen, or back, the condition is called hirsutism.
The normal amount of body hair varies widely among women. When coarse, dark hairs grow where women typically do not grow dark hair, such as the lip, chin, chest, abdomen, or back, the condition is called hirsutism.
Appetite - decreased
This symptom describes a decreased or lack of appetite despite basic caloric needs.
This symptom describes a decreased or lack of appetite despite basic caloric needs.
Foot, leg, and ankle swelling
Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs is called peripheral edema.
Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs is called peripheral edema.
Gums - swollen
Swollen gums are abnormally enlarged, bulging, or protruding.
Swollen gums are abnormally enlarged, bulging, or protruding.
Tooth - abnormal colors
Abnormal tooth color is anything other than the white to yellowish-white of normal teeth.
Abnormal tooth color is anything other than the white to yellowish-white of normal teeth.
Bleeding gums
Bleeding from the gums is mainly due to inadequate plaque removal from the teeth at the gum line. This will lead to a condition called , or inflamed gums. If plaque is not removed through regular brushing and dental appointments, it will harden into what is known as tartar. Ultimately, this will lead to increased bleeding and a more advanced form of gum and jawbone disease known as .
Bleeding from the gums is mainly due to inadequate plaque removal from the teeth at the gum line. This will lead to a condition called , or inflamed gums. If plaque is not removed through regular brushing and dental appointments, it will harden into what is known as tartar. Ultimately, this will lead to increased bleeding and a more advanced form of gum and jawbone disease known as .
Breath odor
Breath odor is unpleasant, distinctive, or offensive.
Breath odor is unpleasant, distinctive, or offensive.
Oily hair
Oily hair
Oily hair
Dental care - adult
Dental care - adult
Dental care - adult
Physical activity
Physical activity is the state of being active (with action or movement).
Physical activity is the state of being active (with action or movement).
Female pattern baldness
Female pattern baldness involves a typical pattern of in women, caused by hormones, aging, and genetic predisposition.
Female pattern baldness involves a typical pattern of in women, caused by hormones, aging, and genetic predisposition.
Varicose veins
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, painful superficial veins resulting from poorly functioning valves.
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, painful superficial veins resulting from poorly functioning valves.
Nearsightedness
Nearsightedness is an error of visual focusing that makes distant objects appear blurred.
Nearsightedness is an error of visual focusing that makes distant objects appear blurred.
Farsightedness
Farsightedness is difficulty seeing objects which are nearby.
Farsightedness is difficulty seeing objects which are nearby.
Acne
Acne
Acne
Anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a minimally accepted body weight, intense fear of weight gain, and distorted body image. Inadequate calorie intake or excessive energy expenditure results in severe (see also and ).
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a minimally accepted body weight, intense fear of weight gain, and distorted body image. Inadequate calorie intake or excessive energy expenditure results in severe (see also and ).