Skin Disorders and Your Lifestyle

Posted by jlittle: 2009-01-08 15:25:23

Even though skin is the largest organ in the human body, it’s often the one we think least about. Actually, that’s usually good news: since skin is generally so efficient at doing its assigned tasks, most of us spend little time thinking or worrying about the protective layers that wrap around us and keep our internal organs and systems protected from infection, variations in temperature, and other threats. But skin, despite its dependability, is a very complicated system, and our demands upon and expectations of our skin change continuously over the course of our lifetimes. Some skin ... more

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Battling Eczema: What You Should Know About This Common Skin Disorder

Posted by jlittle: 2009-01-04 20:56:30

Eczema is a stubborn, sometimes chronic skin disorder. It is a red rash that also causes the skin to flake, swell, and itch. Many people suffer from this uncomfortable, and embarrassing skin disorder, which is thought to be a product of genetic susceptibility, and possibly allergies. Eczema is related to an overgrowth of candida, naturally occurring yeast that sometimes gets out of control in the human body, leading to rashes and other health problems. If you suspect you may have eczema, or already know that you have it, you may struggle with a variety of medications and therapies that are ... more

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The Change of Seasons and Eczema

Posted by jlittle: 2008-12-25 23:13:19

The winter months are almost over in many parts of the country and that means those dry months will give way to the warmth of spring. With spring comes the pollen increases, ants, bees and other pests. Another change is the start of eczema breakouts for many.

Eczema is simply a react the skin has to something the body is allergic to. In many cases, these reactions get worse in the spring and summer months due to the increase in temperature, the time spent outside and thus the increase in the times the body is bathed weekly. For some people with severe eczema, spring is not a happy time. Due ... more

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Alternative Treatments for Dry Skin, Hair and Lips

Posted by jlittle: 2008-12-07 20:22:14

The winter months often bring drier skin, hair and lips. The wind that is cold and dry beats down on the skin and it is left flaky and unhealthy. In order to treat the dry skin and hair, many people turn to chemicals, lotions and hair products. Many of these products contain alcohol which has a drying effect all by itself. This just makes the hair, skin and lips even more dry. Mother nature has provided all the body needs to care for dry skin without chemicals, year round.

The Hair

What is mayonnaise made of? It is made of oil and eggs. These two products alone are great for the hair. Many ... more

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Alternative Remedies for Acne

Posted by jlittle: 2008-11-26 23:07:47

There are different kinds of conventional treatments that people use in the treatment of acne and among them are various lotions and creams. However, there are alternative treatments for the condition and some are elements that people interact with in their daily lives but, do not know they could be used to treat acne. One could treat acne by applying cooked oatmeal on their face then washing it off after fifteen minute period. People that are looking to get rid of acne should also use cotton ball dipped in rose water and lemon juice in equal amounts. They should apply this to their faces, ... more

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Keeping Skin Healthy in the Winter

Posted by jlittle: 2008-11-25 19:30:22

The winter months are some of the most difficult on the skin. Long clothes, lack of humidity and changes in climate can cause normally healthy skin to appear dry and cracked within a few weeks. The most fragile skin, that of the face, can even burn in harsh cold and wind.

While some people would love to nix winter all together, that is not going to happen. Therefore, we need to keep the skin we have, healthy all winter long.

Winter Skin Health

The first line of defense starts in the washing machine and the dryer. During the winter months it is important not to change detergents or ... more

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Psoriasis

Posted by jlittle: 2008-08-06 00:09:21

Psoriasis is a persistent disease, which affects the life cycle of the skin. This disease based on National Psoriasis Foundation affects 2-3% of the world’s population, which includes 6-7% of Americans. Whenever new skin is formed, it takes about one month to go from the innermost to the outermost layers where it flakes off after death. Psoriasis causes the shortening of this cycle resulting to the build-ups of skin cells, which cause painful or painless silvery skin and red patches. Psoriasis can be managed though there is no present cure.

Symptoms

As per the Mayo Clinic, Psoriasis can ... more

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Good and Bad Effects of the Sun on Aging

Posted by summerbanks: 2008-06-23 18:08:27

There is so much controversy regarding the aging of our skin and the sun. Sunshine has wonderful benefits to mood enhancement and gives us our daily dose of vitamin D. But it also makes us wrinkly and gives us cancer. A conundrum indeed.

Sunshine affects our serotonin levels and serotonin affects our mood, as well as stimulates production of mood enhancement chemicals called tryptamines. When we are happy we smile. Smiling creates an anti aging appearance.

Just ten minutes of sunshine gives us our daily supply of vitamin D, essential for our bones, muscles, and immune system. A ... more

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Skin is In! The Summer Months Mean Taking It Off and Covering it Up!

Posted by jlittle: 2008-06-18 19:23:36

Well folks, the summer months are upon us and with the official start of summer only a few days away, there is nothing better than taking off those winter clothes. But, as if you have not heard this enough, the summer months also hold the chance of burning the skin. For the older generation, the damage is already done, but for the kids in your life, insist on sunscreen.

The sunscreen kids use today is the sunscreen that will prevent skin cancers and premature aging in the future. You can help the kids in your life look younger, longer and live a healthier life by putting sunscreen on those ... more

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Wound Dehiscence: Not So Common Problem

Posted by Blukard: 2008-06-17 14:09:52

Wound dehiscence is a little talked about surgical complication that can lead to horrid scarring, pain and increased recovery time. Knowing the symptoms of impending dehiscence, can help stop this condition from suddenly occurring.

After surgery, the wound will either be stitched, stapled or glued closed. While stitches and staples will be removed soon after surgery, gluing will remain in place for the duration of the healing process. Wound dehiscence can occur with all three surgical closing methods.

Wound dehiscence is the sudden opening of a surgical ... more

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