Acne

james sameul asked:


What is sun rash?

A rash is defined as a change in the skin’s appearance, which may involve alternations in texture (eg rough or smooth) and/or it’s colour. The skin may also become itchy, warmer, dry, cracked, blistered, lumpy or painful. Depending on where the rash is located, other symptoms you are experiencing, what you have been exposed to and any family history, there are many causes for a rash.

Most of us enjoy the sun, but some people’s skin can be very sensitive to the sun in spring and summer, especially those with pale skin and red hair. For them, exposure to sunlight results in a rash which may recur throughout the summer.

Rashes are generally caused by skin irritation, which can have many causes. A rash is generally a minor problem that may go away with home treatment. In some cases, a rash does not go away or the skin may become so irritated that medical care is needed.

Who is at most risk of getting sun rash?

It is commonly seen in children and young women and tends to be recurrent. Those who suffer from it get relief only during the winter. The condition usually disappears as they get older and reach their 40s or 50s.

Common Causes

A simple rash is called dermatitis, meaning inflammation of the skin. Contact dermatitis is caused by things your skin touches, such as:

·    Dyes and other chemicals in clothing

·    Chemicals in elastic, latex, and rubber products

·    Cosmetics, soaps, and detergents

·    Poison ivy, oak, or sumac

Seborrheic dermatitis is a rash that appears in patches of redness and scaling around the eyebrows, eyelids, mouth, nose, the trunk, and behind the ears. If it happens on your scalp, it is called dandruff in adults and cradle cap in infants.

What are the different types of common skin rashes?

Whether it is used by patients or doctors, the word “rash” does not have an exact meaning or refer to a specific disease or kind of disorder. It’s a general term that means an outbreak of bumps on the body that changes the way the skin looks and feels. Rashes can be localized to one area or else be widespread. The way people use this term, a rash can refer to many different skin conditions. Common categories of rash are

·    scaly patches of skin not caused by infection

·    scaly patches of skin produced by fungus or bacterial infection, and

·    red, itchy bumps or patches all over the body

DIAPER RASH

When your beautiful baby is born, her skin is often perfect in every way. It is softer and smoother than it will ever be again. You are dismayed when she wakes up and her bottom is red and irritated when you change her diaper. What happened! What did you do wrong? Absolutely nothing!

Ringworm

Another skin condition that’s commons this time of year is ringworm. Dr. Marshall says ringworm, despite what the name implies, is a fungal infection of the skin or scalp. It is not caused by a worm. Dr. Marshall explains it can be passed from one child to another or from an infected puppy or kitten. Ringworm of the skin usually causes a scaly, dry, round lesion with a clear center that can be itchy. In the scalp, it usually causes round scaly bald patches in your child’s hair.

Home treatment for minor rashes

Home treatment often can relieve discomfort and itching until a rash clears up. If you have come in contact with a substance that causes contact dermatitis (such as poison ivy, oak, or sumac), immediately wash the area with large amounts of water.



GRANT

jackb son asked:


If you are lacking in certain nutrients or are undernourished you are more often than not likely to become more prone to skin disease. We in the West are overfed on junk food and undernourished. We eat far too much salt, sugar, animal fats, processed foods and junk foods.

We also take in non-nutrient substances such as pesticides, preservatives and colorings.

So it is logical that to cure your eczema or dry skin rash you eat a healthy diet which will strengthen your skin, your immune system and your vital organs and dramatically reduce your food sensitivity in general, and eliminate specific food allergies in particular.

Typical Rashes

Rash in short: is an acute and widespread temporary reddish eruption on the skin. A rash can develop in individuals that are sensitive to a particular drug, prescription or nonprescription. The rashes are characterized by itching of an intensity that can interfere with sleep or normal activities. The rash results from the entire body reacting to the drug itself and usually develops early in treatment rather than after the drug has been taken for a period of time.

Rash is a change in the skin which affects its appearance and or texture. Most often a rash is localised to one part of the body, but other times it can have an affect on the entire body. Rashes can cause the skin to change color, become bumpy, dry, and itchy, and swell among other things that can result in a lot of pain. Because of the wide array of rash symptoms treatments also vary widely.

Rash Guards

Quality rash guards are used for outdoor activities such as:

- surfing

- swimming

- grappling

- snorkeling

Rash guards are a practical and economical safeguard against the sun. UV rays cause sunburn. Sun damage accumulates over time. Extended sun exposure without protection may result in premature aging and even skin cancer. In addition to sunscreen, sun protection clothing such as rash guards are highly recommended by dermatologists to deter the damaging effects of the sun!

Sports rash guards protect the skin from sun burn and sun damage caused by harmful UV rays. This type of sun protection clothing is made for men, women, and children. There are even toddler rash guards available for purchase these days.

Treatment and Prevention

So here are six important steps you can take immediately to help your body fight off eczema and dry skin rash:

1 - To Eliminate Dry Skin Rash; Cut down on the amount of animal fat that you eat. Animal fat can be found in foods such as cheese and meat.

2 - To Eliminate Dry Skin Rash; dramatically increase the amount of raw foods you eat. Say anywhere between 50-75%.

3 - To Eliminate Dry Skin Rash; Avoid all junk or heavily processed foods.

4 - To Eliminate Dry Skin Rash; Reduce the amount of sugar and alcohol you consume.

5 - To Eliminate Dry Skin Rash; Increase the amount of vegetable oils and oily fish.

6 - To Eliminate Dry Skin Rash; Take regular supplements of Evening Primrose oil,

Fish Oils, Vitamin A, B and E, Zinc, Selenium and Magnesium.



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