Body care

Week-by-week plans with morning and evening steps, what to expect, and when to see a doctor. Pick what is bothering you.

Conditions and care explained for darker skin, A to Z, with sources.

• Ashy, dry body skinWhy skin looks grey and how to restore glow.4 min read
• Athlete's footFungal infection between the toes.4 min read
• Body acne (chest and back)Spots on the chest, back and shoulders, and how to clear them without dark marks.4 min read
• Body odourWhat causes it, an effective daily ritual, and when a change in smell matters.4 min read
• Dark knees, elbows and underarmsWhy skin in folds and pressure points darkens, and when it is a sign to check your health.4 min read
• Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)When sweating is more than the heat explains, and the treatments that help.4 min read
• Ingrown hairs on the bodyBumps after shaving or waxing.4 min read
• Jock itch (tinea cruris)An itchy rash in the groin; easy to treat, easy to get back.4 min read
• Myth: "Antiperspirants cause breast cancer"Large studies haven't found a link.4 min read
• Myth: "Shaving makes hair grow back thicker"Shaving changes how hair feels, not its thickness, colour or speed of growth.4 min read
• Painful lumps in armpits and groin (hidradenitis suppurativa)A long-term inflammatory condition, not poor hygiene.4 min read
• Rash in skin folds (intertrigo)Under the breasts, groin and belly folds.4 min read
• Stretch marksWhy they appear, what helps them fade, and what to be wary of.4 min read
• Sweat and odour for menStaying fresh in Nigerian heat: a practical ritual.4 min read

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