While many breast-feeding women are trying to boost their milk supply, others may be looking for ways to slow it down. Whether you are trying to stop breast-feeding or simply to prevent engorgement, there are a few simple ways to reduce your milk supply both with and without the use of medications.

Your hands can become severely dry and begin to crack for a number of reasons. Restoring moisture is vital to how your skin heals and repairs itself. For severely cracked, dry hands, it may take a bit of time to heal the skin.

Overuse and poor care can lead to cracked skin and calluses on the hands. This condition is painful, unattractive and can lead to infection if not remedied. Proper treatment and care can help repair the damage. Improvement in the skin of the hands will take time and daily attention.

Contrary to popular belief, it's not only oily skin that breaks out. Dry skin is also prone to blemishes, flaking, itching and redness. Blemishes occur when the pores are blocked with debris. Sometimes that means overactive oil glands, but it can also mean dirt and dead skin from overly dry skin.

A dermatologist makes a determination on how to treat painful, dry skin based on the appearance of the skin and where the dry patch is located.

AmLactin Moisturizing Body Lotion is recommended by beauty magazines and dermatologists alike for its ability to treat rough, dry skin. Available at drugstores, the product contains 12 percent lactic acid.

The skin under the eyes is considerably thinner than skin elsewhere on the body. Puffiness and dark circles in this area -- caused by lack of sleep, excessive drinking and even hereditary factors -- can age your face notably. Proper care can keep this skin looking smooth and youthful by reducing the damage.

Dry, cracked feet can interfere with most kids' active lifestyles, but the discomfort can be cut short. By considering nutrition, lifestyle, allergies and topical remedies, kids -- and their parents -- may find rapid relief.

It’s more than your hair being uncooperative; lately your hair seems dry and brittle. You may have even noticed that pieces of it seem to be breaking off. Your hairdresser can recommend a plethora of different shampoos and serums, but perhaps you aren’t interested in the chemical approach.

Chapped lips can cause a great deal of pain, especially if you don’t treat them right away. When they become so chapped that they bleed and crack, it can increase the risk of infection. Increased water consumption is essential when it comes to effectively treating chapped lips.

Shaving is one of the fastest ways to get silky smooth legs. Unfortunately, it can also cause red bumps, serious irritation and unbearably itchy skin. If your legs itch like crazy after a shave, you may have dry skin or razor burn. Resist the urge to scratch and treat your skin with an itch-relief product instead.

Many women go to great lengths to keep the skin on their faces looking youthful, while neglecting their hands. It is easy to forget that the appearance of thin skin on your hands can give away your age.