Showing posts with label SKIN Damage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SKIN Damage. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Skin Rashes Symptoms Causes & Treatment - Part 2




Treatment of skin rash

Aloe Vera - It is one of the oldest treatments for skin disease. It contains many nutrients and properties that are beneficial to the skin. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory agent, as it provides anti-bacterial and anti-fungal aid. It is prepared from the leaves of the aloe vera plant, into a gel form and applied directly to the skin rash. It is advisable to apply aloe vera gel for at least 3 times a day.


Baking Powder - Baking powder is used to reduce itching. It is applied to the rash as it will dry up the rash.


Calendula Essential Oil - It is also considered as an anti-inflammatory treatment of skin. Calendula essential oil provides great relief and helps to eliminate the root cause of the rash. It is recommended to apply the essential oil directly to the affected area.


Chamomile - Chamomile acts as anti-inflammatory and this also helps in reduction of itchy rashes as well as irritation. You can either use the essential oil or boil the tea bags.


Olive Oil - Olive oil is used to soothe the dry skin and restore moisture. Skin rashes are treated by applying olive oil to the affected area of the skin.


Oatmeal - Oatmeal is another common skin treatment option. The main benefit of oatmeal is that it reduces the inflammation of the skin to a great extent. So it is recommended to try an oatmeal bath, i.e. by pouring a cup of oatmeal into your bath water and soak for at least 15-20 minutes.


To Be Continued ....



Warning : The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.
This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor.




Monday, August 29, 2011

Skin Rashes Symptoms Causes and Treatment - part 1





Skin Rashes inflommatry and irritation condition on skin it is caused by microorganisms.

Symptoms of skin rash

The symptoms of skin rash includes:

  • Itchiness,
  • Blisters,
  • Fever,
  • Lesion,
  • Little red bumps,
  • Pus-Filled Sacs,
  • Inflammation,
  • Burning Sensation,
  • Dry Scaly Patches,
  • Bruise-Like Spots, And
  • Pink-Red Rings On The Skin.


Causes of skin rash

Causes of skin rashes differ from person to person, which includes:

  • Skin contact with an irritant,
  • Bacterial infection,
  • Viral infection,
  • Fungal infection,
  • Reaction to vaccination,
  • Skin diseases like eczema or acne,
  • Exposed to heat or sun,
  • Autoimmune disorder,
  • Food allergy,
  • Friction due to crafting of skin,
  • Menstruation And,
  • Reaction to chemical substances like perfumes, lotions, soaps and detergents.



To Be Continued ....




Wednesday, April 27, 2011

10 THINGS TO AVOID DAMAGE FOR OUR SKIN - Part 2

6. Not reapplying moisture / sunscreen

Are you the jet setting type who slaps on lotion in the morning and then spends the next two hours at work without a further thought about your skin? Air conditioned offices sap moisture from your skin in a couple of hours. Also, no sunscreen retains its effect beyond two hours. Apply frequently -- at least during your lunch break, after a quick face wash.

7. Waxing your upper lip / facial hair

A total nightmare for your delicate facial skin -- the trauma causes tiny microscopic bleeding into your hair follicles that, over time, heal with scarring and end up causing roughness and pigmentation that is extremely hard to treat.

8. Going on a 'proteins only' diet

Fad diets deprive your skin (and body) of essential nutrients. You need vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and various micronutrients that a single food diet cannot give you. Talk to a professional dietician before embarking on drastic diet plans and get them to prescribe the appropriate nutritional supplements.

9. Late night partying

Your body sleeps at night, but your skin doesn't -- most of its repair and renewal work is done while you're in bed. Depriving it of the nightly eight hours of rejuvenation will obviously leave it looking dull and tired. Good sleep is a must for good skin!

10. Stressing out

Stress shows up after years on your heart and blood pressure, but almost immediately on your skin. So listen to your skin when it is trying to tell you something -- patchy complexion, blemishes, dullness, itchy redness, rashes appearing at periods of high stress, acne flare-ups -- all point to unwarranted high stress levels. Try yoga, meditation, exercise, or whatever your best stress buster is. 

Warning : The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.Never use any home remedy or other self treatment without being advised to do so by a physician.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

10 THINGS TO AVOID DAMAGE FOR OUR SKIN - Part 1


So, you think you lead a healthy lifestyle, eat the right stuff, exercise adequately and look after your skin. Stop and take a closer look. Are you doing things that could inadvertently damage your skin? These silent killers may be the reason your appearance is lacklustre despite your best efforts.

1. Not drinking enough water

This is perhaps the most repeated advice and the least followed. Your body needs at least two litres a day to remove toxins from your system, partly through your kidneys and partly through your skin. Lacking this, toxin build-up will affect your skin as well as your general health, making you tired and dull. Keep that bottle on your desk, and drink!

2. Picking your pimples

We do it unconsciously, when nervous, or just as a habit. Pimples don't harm your face permanently. What leaves untreatable scars is your picking, pinching and playing with them -- scars so deep that even dermatologist cannot get rid of them 100 per cent. Prevention is the best cure, so stop touching your face and start proper anti-acne treatment.

3. Shaving the wrong way

And it isn't just men I'm talking to. Women who use razors for body hair also beware -- shaving against the direction of hair growth (ie from below upwards) causes ingrown hair, damaged follicles and introduces infections into your hair roots that can cause painful recurrent boils. Shave only in the direction of hair growth -- this will prevent damage to your skin.

4. Not using sunscreen on a hill station

You've gone for a high altitude vacation and the cold weather makes you believe you don't need sun protection -- wrong! At higher altitudes, there are lesser layers of atmosphere between you and the sun to filter UV rays, so your ultra-violet exposure increases. You need your sunscreen all the more!

5. Taking hormone supplements for body building

It isn't just the men, even women who want a 'toned' look quickly take DHEA (DeHydroEpiAndroste rone) supplements. These are known to cause acne even in normal skin, and flare up existing acne. Protein supplements are fine though, and actually help your skin.


Warning : The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.Never use any home remedy or other self treatment without being advised to do so by a physician.