If your ankles are red, blotchy and itchy -- you likely have contact dermatitis. Contact refers to your skin touching a substance or allergen, and dermatitis is the inflammatory response that occurs from touching that substance. These symptoms can also be caused by insect bites.

Pigmentation problems on the neck can be unsightly and difficult to conceal. They can occur due to numerous reasons and conditions—some that must be treated by a doctor or dermatologist. Therefore, it is important to understand what causes changes in the color of skin and how it can be treated.

If your skin is naturally pale, redness caused by broken blood vessels, irritation or breakouts is more noticeable than it might be on someone with naturally darker skin, explains "Cosmopolitan" magazine.

If you have combination skin, you probably have an oily T-Zone -- forehead, nose and chin -- combined with dry cheeks and jawline.

Damaged hair inhibits not only shine and suppleness but hair growth as well. Growing out damaged hair is difficult due to the constant breakage and splitting of your hair shaft. This damage only breeds more damage, leaving your ends frizzy and unmanageable.

If you've always envied women with long, natural fingernails, make your fantasy of having beautiful nails a reality. Your nails may break after they reach a certain length because they lack moisture or are too weak to grow any longer.

As steam washers and dryers gain popularity in residential settings, you may wonder if the benefits of a steam washer and dryer outweigh the added cost associated with these models. Take your lifestyle and the demands you place on your clothes into consideration when deciding if a steam model is right for you.

Wrinkles are a common dermatological complaint. They are folds or creases that appear on your skin due to the natural aging process or from lifestyle, diet or prolonged sun exposure.

If you're tired of feeling like your jeans are hugging your legs like a pair of leggings, don't lose hope -- you can find jeans without spandex.

It is virtually impossible to tint or dye a top or pair of shorts constructed from 100 percent spandex bescause of the materials used in manufacturing and its tight weave.

Reasons for an ear massage vary. In Eastern medicine, the outer portion of the ear is viewed as a microsystem representing the entire body. As with other forms of reflexology, points on the ear correspond with specific areas of the body.

Chapped lips occur when the skin on the lips becomes very dry. The lips may hurt, crack, and even bleed in severe cases. According to the Mayo Clinic, exposure to sun, wind, and cold, dry air can cause chapped lips.