Acne

peterhutch asked:


A skin tags is a common, benign condition which consists of a bit of skin that projects from the surrounding skin and may appear attached to the skin. Skin tags are small, soft, flesh-colored growths that protrude from your skin. They are generally harmless. Skin tags are also commonly found on the eyelids and around the eye. Skin tags usually appear on people as they age. They are actually quite common in people over 60, more common in women than in men. They are skin coloured or darker and range in size from 1mm to 5cm. They are most often found in the skin folds (neck, armpits, groin). They tend to be more numerous in obese persons. Skin tags at first may appear as tiny soft bumps on the skin.

One form of treating skin tags is readily available and is applied topically on to the area either using a Q-tip or your finger. It uses anti-viral oils which have been proven to effectively and gently remove skin tags. One oil used is tea tree oil but keep in mind this is very concentrated and it must be used a few times a day for the skin tag to be eliminated. When using such a product it is important that you read the instructions that come with it fully. A second home remedy for skin tags is to increase one’s B vitamin dosage.

Acrochordons are flesh-coloured pedunculated lesions which occur in areas of skin folds. They are tiny skin protrusions, and may have a small narrow stalk connecting the skin bump to the surface of the skin. They are usually painless and do not grow or change. They do not need treatment.

Removed skin tag with an instrument providing a small of amount of electrical current.

Chromium polynicotinate can also be taken and is sold under the name Natrol Chrome Mate.

It is also advised that after the skin tags removal the **** region should be kept clean most of the time. Small bits and pieces of fecal debris need to be cleaned as it could cause some bacterial infection. If there is itching and irritation in the **** region, see your health care provider to make sure that you get the right treatment needed. The previous **** problem or previous inflammatory lesion in the **** area could contribute to the skin tags to develop but most of the time it just sits there.

One of the most common skin tag removal methods involves using liquid nitrogen to “freeze off” the desired flap of skin, a procedure known as cryotherapy. Previously, doctors applied the freezing agent directly to the skin tags, but cold blisters can appear on the surrounding skin if the liquid nitrogen accidentally comes into contact with it. For this reason, most doctors now submerge the tips of special forceps in the liquid nitrogen. Next, they clamp the skin tag for approximately fifteen seconds to freeze it. After approximately a week, the skin tag will fall off on its own. Although this procedure usually only causes a bit of a stinging sensation in patients, some doctors give a shot of local anesthesia to dull pain.



JARROD

Tyler Collins asked:


Are you on the market for a rash guard? If you’re shopping for rash guards there are some very important factors you need to consider before you make a purchase. Maybe you need a rashguard for surfing, sports, martial arts, grappling, or just spf sun protection. Whatever your reasons for buying this type of garment, you need to make sure you’re shopping decisions are smart ones because this purchase is sensitive to your health. There are very important things to evaluate before spending any money on a rashguard, such as the fabrics used, the comfort and protection guarantees, pricing considerations, the origin of the manufacturer and several other important variables. Read on and this short buying guide will help you become an expert rash guard shopper in just a minute or two.

1. Materials and Fabric

The best rash guards are made with Lycra and Nylon, which are two fabrics that when blended together provide the optimum rash protection and flexibility. The proper composition of fabrics is about 80% Nylon and 20% Lycra, which has been scientifically tested by various rash guard manufacturers. Some companies create a garment made of spandex, or blend of spandex and cotton because those materials are cheaper than good quality Lycra. These “knock offs” of real rash guards are often poorly crafted and fall apart easily. Not to mention the limitations in SPF protection!

2. Comfort, Sizing, and Satisfaction Guarantee

Clothing items are probably the most challenging products to shop for on the internet, especially form fitting rash guards. If you order a rash guard online, or any clothing for that matter, you’d be wise to make sure the company you’re dealing with offers and exchange program. When you receive your rash guard, try it on and check for any bothersome areas, scratchy surfaces, and any areas that might cause irritation. After all, we want to prevent rash not create it.

3. Rash and SPF Sun Protection

Quality rash guards offer both rash protection and a strong SPF protection. “SPF” stands for “Sun Protection Factor” which is commonly measured as a percentage of how much of the harmful UV/UVA sunlight rays are blocked. You want a rash guard with at least 95% SPF rating because this allows you to wear it without having to worry about sunscreen. The company promoting the garment should be able to guarantee the SPF rating with certification from a radiation testing laboratory.

4. Affordable Price and High Quality

Rash guard prices on the internet generally range from about $20 to about $40 in most cases. Well known brands try to charge the higher amounts because they print their logos all over them and make them look more appealing to shoppers. However, these bigger surf brands are not offering any better materials, protection, or comfort guarantees than the smaller companies who focus on quality rashguards rather than branding. If you want to pay $10-15 more for a ‘logo’ that’s okay, but if you are just interested in a high quality rash guard with a nice color, optimal comfort, and total protection, there are companies who offer that value without the big price tag.

5. Origin - Is It “Made in USA”?

If you buy a rash guard that was manufactured overseas in places like China, you are likely signing yourself up for disappointment. Specialty Lycra fabrics and professional “flat lock” stitching is required for achieving the sun protection, durability and flexibility you want, especially if your shopping for surf rashguards. Most overseas operations have goals to mass produce rather than use careful quality control in their manufacturing. Make sure the company you buy your rash guards from displays a “Made In USA” promise.

Now that you know what to look for in a rash guard and the company selling the rash guards, feel free to begin shopping. There are many good companies out there, so how do you know where to start? Well, like any online shopping experience you can start with any references that friends have provided you, and follow the resources provided by people offering quality information around the product. Shopping for a rash guard can be fairly easy if you’re using the guidelines I’ve just provided you, so keep your eyes open and shop smart.

Tyler Collins is Vice President of Surfing Smooth Inc, Orange County, CA. a company specializing in surfing apparel, beach wear, and sun protection technology in clothing. For rash guards and more information on sun protection, visit website: http://www.myrashguards.com



CHARLES

apple babasa asked:


Acne is not an easy condition to treat.  It is a disease of the skin that affects each individual differently and accordingly each case of serious acne has to be seen  separately to give it a proper treatment. While there is no catch-all treatment, which can be used for all kind of acne, a lot of trial and error method would be needed to find an effective treatment for each individual.

 

While there are a lot of acne products that are being mass-marketed as the best cure for acne, it is imperative to understand that the products that are marketed towards acne sufferers in general and those that can be brought off the shelf in the supermarket do not actually cure acne. These only manage, hide or hold back the symptoms of acne.  It is important to recognize this and also to realize that acne is not the resultant of poor hygiene.

 

If the acne is progressively getting worse, this cannot be remedied only by washing the skin frequently and by using an over the counter product. Medical advice needs to be taken for such cases and a stronger products that can be sourced only with prescription may need to be taken.  The treatment for Acne are diverse and range from, off the shelf, to over-the-counter creams, to prescription and surgical solutions.

 

While over the counter acne products are usually topical medicines that contain Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid, these are generally used for treatment of mild acne cases where it is used to stop the acne and clear up some troublesome pimples.

The over the counter acne products can also be used during severe stages of acne in combination with other treatments. The Doctors generally recommend that the acne-infected area be cleaned gently with warm water and a mild soap, after which the topical treatment may be applied.

 

During the moderate or severe stage of acne, the doctors and dermatologists would use the combination of treatments to effectively bring down the disease. Light therapy and extraction are mostly used at the moderate stage and in combination with an oral antibiotic or a retinoid cream, again dependent on the observations and recommendations of ones doctor. Acne is a complex condition to cure and hence it is advised that there should not be any self medication done.

 

After the usage of an over-the-counter product and in the event that the same does not work, it shouldn’t be understood that the acne is incurable. A professional’s medical advice should be sought for. A doctor or a dermatologist will try to halt the progress of the acne, prevent the prossibility of acne scarring, by using different combination of products. To seriously fight and stop acne, one should learn about the latest acne fighting products that are being launched and how they would be working for the specific type of acne, from ones own doctor. One needs to be as aggressive about fighting acne as acne is about progressing step by step into a serious condition.

 

How do I get rid of old acne scars? Author David Warple discusses acne solutions in his articles.



ALVIN

Groshan Fabiola asked:


Caused by the varicella virus, Chicken pox is a very contagious disease ( viral infection). The word chicken pox has its roots in the Old English word ‘gican’ witch means ‘to itch’ or from the old French “chiche-pois” for chickpea, a description of the size of the lesion.

Being a childhood disease, 90% of the sick pacients are children under the age of 14 or younger. Chicken pox can strike at people at any time but it is most likely to occur most often in March, April, and May in temperate climates. Between 3.1 and 3.8 million (a number equal to all the birth of an year) cases of chickenpox would appear in people in the United States before the introduction of widespread vaccination.

The varicella virus is an enveloped, double-stranded DNA virus witch attaches its self to the wall of the cell it invades entering the cell afterwards. After it un coats it reaches the nucleus of the cell where it divides into virions that are later released out making it possible to infect other healthy cells.

The chickenpox virus is usually acquired by entering in direct contact with the infected fluid that the blisters contain, or by inhalation of the tiny respiratory droplets from the infected person’s lung. When a pacient carrying the varicella virus sneezes or coughs it releases the virus into the air in the form of tiny droplets. A person standing near the diseased is this way exposed to the virus, witch is inhaled with the tiny droplets containing it. Reaching the lung it is than carried throughout the body to the other organs and skin where it causes the all so known rashes. Before the rash is seen the virus makes havoc in the body’s organs and because the infection fever appears and even fatigue, joint pains, headache, and swollen glands. The usual incubation period for the chicken pox is 14 days but this period can range from 9 to 21 days.

The first visible signs of chicken pox appear on the skin, usually on the trunk, continuing afterwards to spread to the entire body. In the beginning the lesions are only 2 to 4 mm across but gradually they get bigger forming an irregular outline (rose petal). Later on it fills with a clear liquid only to get cloudy after 8 -12 hours, bursting afterwards. The liquid contained in the blister is considered to be very contagious. It eventually forms a crust that will fall of in some 7 days. The entire cycle of a blister last about 7 days only to let another one take its place somewhere else on the body. This taken in consideration it takes about a week for the lesions to stop appearing. Children are not sent back to school until the entire process has ended.

For more information about adult chicken pox or even about chicken pox vaccine please review this page http://www.chicken-pox-center.com/



BRANDEN

Groshan Fabiola asked:


Chicken pox is a disease that is caused by a virus called varicella zoster. This conditions appears mostly when you are a child and it leaves no marks if treated. An adult can develop chicken pox as well, but only if he/ she did not have this disease in childhood. Chicken pox is very contagious.

The number of children that suffer from chicken pox is high than ninety percent of all children. Furthermore, all of these chicken pox cases happen before these children reach the age of twelve. Sometimes it is actually better to develop chicken pox because the risk of serious complications increases together with age. If you have had chicken pox as a child, you will never develop it again.

When your child suffers from chicken pox, he/ she will have symptoms very likely to those of the flu, but will also have symptoms that can only be found in chicken pox cases. Headache, fever, but a mild one, chills and muscle aches are the first symptoms that you will feel when suffering from chicken pox. This will happen about three or four days before the trade mark symptoms of chicken pox will appear. Rash is the next chicken pox symptom. This is very itchy and it can appear all over your child’ s body. This rash consists at first of red, tiny dots on his/ her body. They then turn into blisters filled with fluid, that will eventually turn into crusts and then fall off. The rash may be different from a chicken pox patent to another. Some may only have a few blisters on their body, wheres other will have their bodies practically covered by them. The period that your child will be most contagious when suffering from chicken pox is about two to three day before the appearance of the rash. Chicken pox in children will cure in about one week.

Chicken pox can lead to some serious complications, but less than ten percent of all chicken pox patients will suffer from them. Skin infections, pneumonia, infections of your child’ s blood or even brain may be the result of an untreated chicken pox case. This is the main reason why a doctor should be seen right away. There is also indicated that you get your child vaccinated against chicken pox. This vaccine is very safe and it gives good results.

For more information about adult chicken pox or even about chicken pox vaccine please review this page http://www.chicken-pox-center.com/



DANTE

Mike H. Walden asked:


Whatever your doctor might say, conventional treatments for acne cannot cure acnes. The only way to cure acnes safely and permanently is by using holistic and natural treatments. I have myself benefited from it and ever since then I have been able to help of thousands of people suffering from acne to get completely rid of acnes by adopting the holistic way.

I am Mike Walden. And I used to suffer from severe acne problems. At the age of 22 I decided that I had to find a way to cure acnes permanently and find a solution to prevent them as well. I researched and read every book I could find on skin care, acnes, detoxification, nutrition and hormones.

I have gone through hundreds of books on medicine. I have talked with innumerable acne sufferers and have tried to gain knowledge from homeopaths, doctors, herbalists and naturopaths.

Tried Tested Almost All Acne Treatments

I wanted to gain experience on my own, just reading books and theories was not enough for me. I underwent hydrotherapy, macrobiotics, blood type diet, no-mucus diet, Wai diet, vegetarianism, Accutane, Antibiotics, Proactive, Oratin, Zenmed, Benezoyl, reflexology…I went to healers too…

Tried Tested and Disappointed!

Most of these treatments just didn’t have any effect on my skin; a few did have some short term result. It took me seven years of research to finally solve the problem and now I am completely ACNE FREE!

Cure Acne Naturally!

We live a very “unnatural” life! Research has proved we have around 300 synthetic industrial chemicals present in our body now which were not there 50 years ago. These do not exist in traditional societies like the hunzas…and they never had acne. Our bodies are filled with toxins that we take in from medicines and food. We are simply out of balance. And the truth is effective natural cures do exist that can cure the problem.

Your problem or condition is actually only a symptom of some basic fundamental reason, but the conventional treatments only deal with the surface level - the symptom.

The ‘holistic’ ways of treatment have been existent in this world for ages and they really work. And they not only are able to cure acne but almost any chronic condition.

In order to cure your acne you have to fix your internal condition. And you can do so by adopting a healthy life style (adopting a healthy diet and mind set, cleansing and detoxifying your body, achieving the right hormonal balance etc), it will holistically put your back in balance. And not only will you acnes be cured permanently but you’ll feel healthy as wee as attractive like never before!

100% Natural Holistic Acne Treatment Can Cure Your Acnes Permanently

Permanently cure your acnes - Yes you can cure your acnes permanently. Research has proven that around 95% of people who have used conventional treatments to cure their acnes have only been able to do so, on a temporary basis. But you can now learn how you can be one of the fortunate 5% who learnt how to permanently get rid of acnes.

Holistically cure your acnes - It is not possible to cure your acnes by just taking care of one of the many factors that cause acnes. If you have already tried antibiotics or even detox diets and failed you should understand that it was so because they were one-dimensional in their approach. Now you can know how to approach the problem in its totality and learn not only how to prevent acnes but also to cure them permanently - the holistic way.

You can cure your acnes without using the conventional drugs or acne treatments. The conventional treatments though do work sometimes but the effects are temporary and the side effects are dangerous. There’s a very small group of people who have realized how to keep their skin clear from within and without using any drugs. Only they have been able to own a blemish free acne free clear skin. You too can now learn these secrets from a nutritionist who himself was an acne sufferer and who has learnt it all from his own experience.



CLIFF

peterhutch asked:


Common rashes are often called dermatitis, meaning inflammation of the skin; they involve changes in the color or texture of the skin including skin redness or inflammation. Common rashes are also known as skin lesions, Rubor and Erythema.

Skin reactions are more common today due to many new fabrics in use. Some of the body rashes affect the whole body (termed as a generalized), where as others appear on discrete areas of the skin. Skin rashes can be self limiting or require medications. Babies often develop skin rashes because of irritation from the coloring materials in these fabrics. Skin or the body rash is a common term that describes a group of special spots, an area of inflammation or altered color or texture of the skin. Skin rashes might be associated with various other symptoms such as itching, tingling, burning, pain, inflammation and sometimes, surprisingly with no discomfort at all. Belladonna remedy is useful for conditions with sudden onset that are hot, bright red, and throbbing. Rash may be accompanied by fever.

Oatmeal bath is preferred

Applying olive oil to the rash could provide some relief.

Aloe Vera gel, cod liver oil and Vitamin E oil are also helpful in combating body rash.

Using baking powder on the affected area is another suggestion to deal with body and back rash.

Aloe Vera: Widely known for treating burns and sunburns, aloe vera also helps in healing wounds and minor skin irritations such as itchiness and rashes. This plant produces anti inflammatory, anti bacterial, and anti fungal properties. It also contains folic acid, zinc, and vitamins C and E.

Chamomile Essential Oil: Has anti inflammatory (anti-microbial) properties that soothes and eliminates an itchy skin rash and irritations. Chamomile is also used in treating eczema, psoriasis, and sunburn. Please be aware, people who are normally allergic to grass and ragweed may acquire an allergic reaction to chamomile.

Witch hazel: Acts as an astringent that relieves itching and minor skin inflammation. Also used for treating sunburns. For maximum benefit, use fresh witch hazel bark. Simmer one ounce of the bark with one pint of water and leave for ten minutes. Strain and cool. Apply with a clean cloth and leave it on for about thirty minutes.

There are natural alternatives to cortisone cream treatment for rashes. For example Eczema is often treated with cortisone cream to combat the itching. There is, unfortunately, no known cure for Eczema, but natural medicines can help reduce the symptoms of Eczema without the harmful side effects associated with cortisones and other pharmaceutical medications.

There are many treatment of skin Rashes. Cortisone is often used to decrease local inflammation, swelling, burning and itching often associated with common rashes. Many natural remedy creams that provide instant and long-term relief rashes. The best home remedy for body rashes is to apply olive oil on the rash affected area. Belladonna remedy is useful for conditions with sudden onset that are hot, bright red, and throbbing. Rash may be accompanied by fever. Ledum palustre remedy is indicated for a puffy and swollen rash. Both the swelling and the itching are relieved by cold applications.

Itch relief is important, because scratching can itself irritate the skin and lead to more itching, creating an itching-scratching-itching cycle. Fingernails should be kept short to minimize abrasions from scratching. Applying eucalyptus oil on the skin can be helpful or take a cotton ball or Q-Tip and apply Tea Tree Oil full strength to area that is itching.



CARMEN

Tim Faber asked:


Causes And Remedies For Skin Rashes

Skin rashes often manifest themselves as dry, flaky patches that can be red, swollen and inflammed.  Left untreated, skin rashes can spread and become infected.  Often a result of skin disease such as dermatitis, psoriasis, or dandruff, skin rash can can be treated by use of moisturizing skin care products that penetrate to deep dermal layers where rashes often begin.

The most common rash of the skin is dermatitis. This is simple a swollen area of skin that may or may not change the skin color around it. It will be red and might even itch. The cause of these types of  skin rashes will vary and depend on the particular rash symptoms you are suffering from and what the skin looks like. It could be something simple requiring a skin care application or a result of a more serious disease. The three most common rash types are Contact, Dandruff, and others like Eczema.

Covering Up For The Real Problem

A rash may indicate a more serious problem such as allergies. It could be that toxins in the body are being sent from the skin and blood cusing inflammation and flaking. This deposit of toxins is usually in the sweat glands and stay there until they are dealt with properly. The skin becomes swollen and may become red.

Some rashes may itch terribly, have scales, or have a rough appearance to them. Some of these may break open and become infected. The problems causing the rash are best dealt with by natural medicine instead of synthetic medications. Skin care products containing Emu Oil have been found treat rashes effectively.

Emu Oil has been used by the Australians for thousands of years for burns, cuts, and rashes.  Its transdermal properties allow it to penetrate into the dermal and subcutaneous layers of the skin “carrying” other active ingredients to help soothe and heal skin.

Emu Oil is a natural anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-microbial - killing fungus and bacteria, while promoting healthy cell development.  Combined with other active ingredients such as Aloe Vera, Tea Tree Oil, or Shea Butter, skin rash products are often found to reduce or eliminate itching, reduce swelling and inflammation, and smooth rough, dry skin.

Natural Treatments

Natural treatments will feed the body and make it healthier as it heals. The body will be treated from the inside to relieve the problems on the outside. The skins natural balance will be restored and the digestion will improve. When the internal organs are clean and in proper running order, the body will get rid of the toxins and the buildup causing the rash will be eliminated.

Natural remedies do not cause the side effects of conventional medications. They simply nourish and support the skin, detoxify the body, reduce swelling, clean germs and bacteria away, and produce healthier cell function.

Seek The Advice Of A Physician

When a severe rash appears, however, it may be time to talk with your doctor about what is causing it. May people may wait thinking the rash is nothing to worry about and end up having a serious reaction.

A rash can be an indication of a serious disease like Lupus requiring medication for treatment.



ANDREA