By Shelley Moore
Cleft lip, cleft palate or the presence of both are all common birth defects, occurring in about 1 in 700 live births globally, according to a 2008 issue of "Science Daily." Scientists attribute this clefting to negative environmental factors or genetic components, meaning the condition sometimes is hereditary. In a cleft lip or palate, proper fusing does not take place. Cleft palates...
By Tiesha Whatley
Growing back hair after sudden and drastic hair loss can be a difficult task. The normal hair growth rate is 6 inches per year. This may seem like a slow rate for certain people, especially if they are still losing hair at a much faster rate than it is growing back. The only way that hair will seem longer is if hair is retained while it is growing back. It is also possible to speed up the growth...
By Valencia Higuera
There are people who can grow long, beautiful hair with no effort. Meanwhile, others deal with slow hair growth. However, there are several ways to promote fast hair growth. Often times, unhealthy habits and poor conditioning results in hair loss or slow growth. The key to fast hair growth is pinpointing the factors that hinder growth, and taking action to strengthen and improve the overall...
By Jessica Lietz
People of any age, from infants to adults can develop acne at any time. Acne can be painful and embarrassing and may result in significant scarring on the face if severe cases are not treated. Skin care techniques, such as regular washing with mild ingredients to remove dirt and oil and kill bacteria, can help to prevent acne. Regular hand washing can prevent the transfer dirt, bacteria and...
By Timothy Sexton
Skin rashes can run the gamut from the very minor to the very serious. While most rashes are nothing to get too terribly concerned about, it is important to learn to recognize the particulars involved in case a rash develops that actually is a symptom of a more serious skin condition. Many rashes may look alike, but most have at least minor telltale differences that make them easily...