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The benefits of natural mole removal
Posted by admin in Skin Disorders on August 30, 2011
A mole is not always viewed as a beauty spot by people and in this age of the body beautiful, many people want to remove their moles. The traditional methods of mole removal have been through surgery, which can be expensive as it isn’t covered by medical insurance.
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There are also many over the counter products available from pharmacies and they work with varying degrees of success, but can also be quite expensive. More people are seeking natural cures as they are less costly and have similar success rates as the more expensive treatments. The natural remedies also have fewer drawbacks as there is usually no scarring after the mole has been removed.
Disadvantages of Surgical Mole Removal are:
1. Cost is significant and varies by procedure and location
2. High probability of scarring
3. Possibility of infection is above average
4. Many procedures are painful
5. Moles may appear back in the same location after removal
The Benefits of Natural Mole Removal
1. Low cost as many methods involve everyday household items
2. All natural methods with little to no side effects
3. Low probability of scarring
4. Many methods are pain free with only a mild stinging discomfort felt during the process
5. Probability of moles appearing back in the same location is lowered
A mole is not always viewed as a beauty spot by people and in this age of the body beautiful, many people want to remove their moles.
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Scleroderma clinical features and treatment
Posted by admin in Skin Disorders on August 19, 2011
Scleroderma is the prototype of the fibrotic skin diseases. It may manifest either as systemic and localized forms. Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) is a generalized connective tissue disorders, the fibrotic process of affecting not only the skin but also the heart, lungs, kidneys, and the gastrointestinal tract. The overall female to male incidence of scleroderma is 3:1. The average age of onset is 40 to 50 years. In women, however, the average age of onset lies in the child bearing age between 30 and 39. Men and older patients with systemic scleroderma tend to have a shorter survival rate and thus a poorer prognosis.
Clinical Features Systemic cleroderma may involve all connective tissue containing organs; however, some represent the main target of the disease. These include the skin, gastrointestinal tract, heart, lungs, and kidneys.
Cutaneous Manifestations are usually early symptoms. They may either proceeds or accompany Raynaud’s disease.They may be divided into an early edemaous phase, sclerotic phase, and late atrophic phase.
Raynaud’s phenomenon It occurs in over 90 percent of patients with scleroderma and may be the initial symptom. It is characterized by a triphasic color reaction involving the distal digits.
Gastrointestinal tract Most systemic scleroderma patients may develop dysphagia, regurgitation, peptic esophagitiss, and fibrotic strictures.
Heart Primary cardiac involvement is common in systemic scleroderma. However, it is frequently overlooked.
Lungs Pulmonary involvement is one of the most important clinical features in systemic scleroderma. In addition to X- ray procedures and functional tests, scintigraphy and the bronchoalveolar lavage have offered new insights into the pathophysiologic events.
Kidneys The presence of renal involvement in scleroderma is regarded as one of the features associated with the poorest prognosis. The clinical criteria for renal disease in scleroderma include persistent proterinuria (> 500 mg/ 24 hr), hypertension (> 140/ 90 mm Hg), and azotemia (blood urea nitrogen BUN > 25 mg/ 100 mL).
By: Dr Izharul Hasan
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Caring For Your Skin Using Cream And Vitamin C
Posted by admin in Skin Disorders on August 17, 2011
Age doesn’t make you less of a person. It only does if you are not taking care of your well-being and you start to abandon the realms of healthy living. For those people who are becoming stressed out by visible signs of aging, it’s never too late to start regaining that youthful look and glow.
Two of the most common complaints of people when it comes to skin is having different kinds skin disorders or having visible signs of premature aging. These are what different beauty products are for to provide solution to people’s common skin problems.
A different kind of cream
It is only natural for people to find ways to maintain and protect their physical beauty. Since not everyone can stay as flawless as babies due to several external factors, more and more products are being uniquely developed depending on the person’s skin type and needs.
One of the most popular skin care products available in the market today is the skin care cream. Since creams are known for being easily absorbed by the skin, countless of skin care creams mostly anti-aging are being sold.
According to dermatologists, there are actually over 300 skin care creams and products created to solve different skin problems. Based on long-term reduction of wrinkles, instant reducing of fine lines, antioxidant protective properties that delay skin cell aging, collagen and skin renewal properties and skin smoothing properties, the most common skin care creams include Rejuvinol, Alpha Derma, Idebenol, Strixderm, Avotone, Strivectin-SD, Rejuvenex, and Hydroderm.
Although these skin care creams are known to contain high-grade chemicals and ingredients, which are uniquely formulated to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, most dermatologists still agree that proper skin care can help people maintain younger looking skin.
Here are some helpful tips in achieving that healthy skin:
1. The most basic thing you should learn in caring for your skin is to develop a good skin care regimen. Make sure that you clean your skin every day by deep cleansing it using safe cleansing products.
2. If you are using beauty products such as skin care creams, make sure that you are consistent in using or applying the product/s properly by following the instructions included.
3. Always keep your skin well hydrated by having enough liquid supply in your body by drinking lots of water or juices. Water or liquid intake should be 8 glasses or more daily.
4. If you’re a woman, make facial skin care as your top priority by removing your make-up before sleeping. This would prevent skin pore clogging and congestion. Also, keep your makeup clean by replacing sponges and brushes regularly.
5. Always keep your skin moisturized day and night to keep it from harmful elements, which damage it. Use skin care products that have high vitamin E, shea butter, squalene, and aloe vera contents.
6. Protect your skin everyday by always using sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15. This can prevent premature skin aging, wrinkles, and fine lines. Along with sunscreen, protect your skin by using sunglasses, full-brimmed hats, long sleeved blouses, and slacks.
7. If you’re smoking, quit. Giving up nicotine intake can help your skin regain its lost nutrients.
8. Reduce excessive intake of caffeinated and alcoholic drinks because they only causes dehydration which only lead to cell death.
Vitamins are essential in keeping the skin healthy. In fact, there are a lot of beauty and skin care products in the market that use these natural vitamins and minerals as their ingredients. Vitamin C, is said to be one of the vitamins that is very beneficial in helping the skin regenerate.
In order to be used on the skin, Vitamin C is transformed to L-ascorbic acid. This form, however, is pretty unstable and is in fact so hard to be used in cosmetics. This is perhaps the reason why there is only a few cosmetic products that carry Vitamin C when compared to other vitamins like A and E. Still, chemists are trying to find ways as this form is found to stimulate collagen synthesis on the skin. Unlike other vitamins, it is also able stay in the skin for as long as three days as well as prevents a reaction called UV immunosuppression, often seen in 90 percent of cancer patients in the country.
In looking for Vitamin C in products, make sure that it contains a stable L-ascorbic form and a low pH level. Highly concentrated products are also recommended. Remember that just because a product advertises Vitamin C on it front level, it does not mean that it contains the kind or the form (L-ascorbic acid) that your skin can use.
Vitamin C as shield from the sun
Vitamin C, as mentioned above, serves as a good shield from the sun, which harms the skin by drying it up and causing wrinkles and lines to show up. Vitamin C does this by neutralizing the reactive oxygen or free radicals, which is often caused by the interaction of sunlight, skin tissues and of course the cell membrane. But though it revents the absorption of light, it should not be used to replace sunscreen. Skin care experts still recommend the use of sunscreen for maximum sun protection. Still, vitamin C can be combined with sunscreens for more coverage and longer protection because once this gets into the skin, it cannot be easily washed or rubbed off.
Vitamin C as an anti-oxidant
Vitamin C is known to play a crucial role in the oxidation process. It prevents free radicals from destroying the skin. Free radicals are caused by ultraviolet rays from the sun and its reaction with oxygen.
Vitamin C stimulates Collagen
The vitamin helps synthesize collagen, a component of the skin that is essential in slowing down the aging process of the skin. L-ascorbic acid signals the collagen genes to begin creating new collagen
By: Robert Cavanaugh 2
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Skin Abscess Diagnosis and Treatment
Posted by admin in Skin Disorders on August 12, 2011
Skin abscess is also known as boil disease. It is infected in the skin and filled by pus. Boils usually start as red, tender lumps. The lumps quickly fill with pus, growing larger and more painful until they rupture and drain. Most people with skin abscess are otherwise healthy and have good personal hygiene. Although some boils disappear a few days after they occur, most take about two weeks to heal. In severe cases, skin abscess may develop to form abscesses. These germs already exist on the skin and in the nose of some people without causing any problems. The symptoms of skin abscess are red, pus -filled lumps that are tender, warm, and/or painful. A yellow or white point at the center of the lump can be seen when the boil is ready to drain or discharge pus.
There are many causes of skin abscess. Some boils can be caused by an ingrown hair. Exposure to harsh chemicals that irritate the skin. Sometimes boils occur in clusters called carbuncles. Skin abscess are most often found on the back, underarms, shoulders, face, lip, eyes, nose, thighs and buttocks, but may be found elsewhere. Boils and carbuncles often resemble the inflamed, painful lumps caused by cystic acne. In a severe infection, multiple boils may develop and the patient may experience fever and swollen lymph nodes. Some people have multiple or recurrent boils. These boils are usually staph infections (furuncles or carbuncles). Skin abscess can also be caused by not washing an area of the body, particularly the face. Chronic poor health makes it harder for your immune system to fight infections.
Many medications can suppress the normal immune system and increase the risk of developing skin abscess. Most simple boils can be treated at home. Applying a warm compress or soaking the boil in warm water can help alleviate the pain. Antibiotics are often used to relieve the accompanying bacterial infection. Apply a topical antiseptic such as povidone iodine or chlorhexidine cream to the boils and cover with a square of gauze. Gentle heat, provided by a moist, warm washcloth held over the area for 20 minutes three times a day, speeds up the healing process. Hepar sulphuris and Silica are homeopathic remedies to treat the skin abscesses. Use bentonite clay on the affected area in case of septic abscesses.
Skin absces Treatment and Prevention Tips
1. Keep the skin around minor wounds clean and dry.
2. Tea Tree oil is also effective home remedies treatment for boils.
3. The regular use of an abrasive brush (such as a loufa) often helps.
4. Bitter gourd is another effective home remedy for blood-filled boils.
5. Use hunt’s tomato Paste. Use it like an ointment and spread it on the boil or abcess.
6. Use bentonite clay on the affected area in case of septic abscesses.
7. Apply a topical antiseptic such as povidone iodine or chlorhexidine cream to the boils and cover with a square of gauze.
8. Gentle heat, provided by a moist, warm washcloth held over the area for 20 minutes three times a day.
By: Juliet Cohen
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Juliet Cohen writes health articles for skin diseases and skin disorders. She also writes articles for health tips.
Eczema Natural Treatment: Evening Primrose Oil
Posted by admin in Skin Disorders on August 4, 2011
One herb that has a high amount of omega-6 essential fatty acid as well as gamma-lineolic acid is evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis L.). These active ingredients make it an excellent eczema natural treatment.
Eczema is a skin disorder characterized by red rashes appearing in patches anywhere in the body. Some types of eczema are caused by blood impurities, which in turn also causes blood clots. This is where using evening primrose oil as an eczema natural treatment can be beneficial. This herb effectively decreases the risk of blood clots and it does it by reducing the aggregation of the platelets in the blood.
But the more important thing that evening primrose brings to a person with eczema is a regular supply of essential fatty acids. Studies show that prostaglandin, which is a lipid compound, is a substance that governs a number of specific processes inside the body. One of the most important things that prostaglandin can manage is inflammation. Consequently, inflammation of the skin is the most fitting description of eczema.
But sadly though, prostaglandins are not kept in the body. Instead, they are being synthesized constantly from essential fatty acids or EFA. On the other hand, EFA can only be obtained from one’s diet. This also means that people with eczema should make sure to eat foods that are rich in essential fatty acids so as to ensure that there is a good amount of protaglandins constantly in their body. The food considered being best sources of EFA’s are seafood, flax, and evening primrose oils.
Evening primrose oil is supposed to be taken orally as it is mostly sold in an herbal supplement form like soft gels. And most of the time, the package that comes with it indicates the dosage that a certain person has to take. You can also get your supplies in a liquid form. And drinking a tablespoon each day helps a lot in putting eczema in check. It may also be combined with food so that it could be ingested properly.
Many people who place their faith in alternative medicine believe that evening primrose oil is a great eczema natural treatment. It is better to rely on natural solutions rather than depend on topical treatment and cream prescriptions. These prescriptions often have harmful side effects. You can purchase evening primrose oil at you local store or online at numerous herbal remedy stores.
By: Evelyn Lim
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Evelyn Lim publishes a newsletter on Eczema Natural Treatment . Thousands have read her articles and are captivated by her story from ailing skin to healing skin. Cain access to free trips and reviews on natural skin care products here at http://www.eczematreatmentsecrets.com
Diagnosis of Vitiligo With Wood’s Lamp
Posted by admin in Skin Disorders on August 2, 2011
Diagnosis of vitiligo with wood’s lamp
Wood’s lamp is apparatus used in diagnosis skin disorders through that ultraviolet light is targeted onto the skin of victim, (at a wavelength of approximately 365 nanometers). This light is invisible to the human eye. It was invented by a physicist Robert Williams Wood, of Baltimore in 1903.
Generally the lamp should be allowed to warm up approximately for 1 minute. The examination room should be perfectly dark; a windowless room preferable. This technology is being used in dermatology since 1925, and examination under woods light can be useful in the diagnosis of many skin conditions like infections, and pigmentary disorders like vitiligo.
Wood’s lamp does not require a sufficient expertise to use this device.Though; a few practical tips should be conducted to keep away from misapprehension of results. The light source should be 4 to 5 inches from the laceration. Washing the area before subjecting it for Wood’s lamp examination should be avoided since it may yield false negative results due to dilution of the pigment. Topical medicaments, lint and soap residues should be wiped off from the site to be examined since these may fluoresce under Wood’s light. you can get further information visit website http://www.antivitiligo.com/vitiligo/vitiligo-woods-lamp.html
Loss of pigment from the skin is the hallmark of vitiligo which can usually be easily seen by the naked eye in dark skinned people. It may however be very difficult to appreciate in fair skinned people because the difference in color of normal and abnormal skin is hardly any. This is where woods lamp can be very handy. The normal function of melanin is to block and absorb the light. Since there is less or no epidermal melanin in the vitiligo affected patches, it can not block the light emitted from deeper layers of the skin. The vitiligo affected skin appears like window of blue white light with sharp margins. Woods lamp s hence helpful in the diagnosis of vitiligo, especially in the fair skinned people.
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By: Dr. Asif Mehmood Qadri
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Dr. Asif M. is medical director at a Herbal Medicine [http://www.tureherbals.com] Company. He is currently researching Anti-Vitiligo, a topical natural remedy for re-pigmentation in Vitiligo [http://www.antivitiligo.com]. Dr. Asif. M. Qadri is a reputed Internist and medical researcher with a special gift of writing. He is a prolific writer, teacher and speaker who writes with equal ease on professional, educational and literary subject
Guide to Seborrheic Dermatitis-skin Disorders
Posted by admin in Skin Disorders on August 1, 2011
Diagnostic Hallmarks
Distribution: scalp, eyebrows, and other hairy areas, nasal folds, glabella, retroauricular folds, external os of the ear, and midsternum
Clinical Presentation
Seborrheic dermatitis is particularly likely to occur in areas where moisture is easily trapped. Thus it most often affects hairy regions and intertriginous folds. The most common of these areas are listed above under diagnostic hallmarks.
In hairy areas seborrheic dermatitis is characterized by the presence of diffuse, poorly marginated plaques of scaling erythema. The scale is often compacted against the underlying skin by the anchoring effect of the hair shafts. In such instances the scaliness will not be appreciated until the involved area is scraped with a fingernail. In very young infants, scale buildup may be extensive enough to deserve the colloquial term “cradle cap.” When the scalp is involved, oiliness (seborrhea) of the scale may be noticeable, but in the other locations this is not a prominent finding. In men, seborrheic dermatitis sometimes occurs in the beard, mustache, and hairy area of the midsternum.
Evidence of epithelial disruption is usually not prominent. Pruritus is usually present, but few excoriations are found. Often the only clue to the presence of epithelial disruption is the yellow color of the overlying scale. This yellow color occurs because of small amounts of serum that have exuded onto the surface of the scale. Frank crusting, with less prominent scale formation, occurs in patients with more severe disease.
Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp must be distinguished from tinea capitis and psoriasis. In these two latter diseases, sharply marginated individual plaques are found, rather than diffuse involvement. Notable hair loss occurs with tinea capitis, but this is not the case in psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis. In both psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis, extension onto the nonhairy, marginal skin surrounding the scalp is occasionally seen.
Seborrheic dermatitis also occurs on nonhairy (glabrous) skin. It is particularly likely to be found in the retroauricular folds, the external os of the ears, the nasal fold, and the glabella. Less commonly, intertriginous areas such as the inframammary and inguinal folds may be involved. Generally, seborrheic dermatitis in these areas can be considered as an eczematous variant of intertrigo.
The plaques of seborrheic dermatitis occurring on glabrous skin are often rather sharply marginated and for this reason are easily mistaken for papulosquamous lesions. Confusion with psoriasis is particularly likely, and the terms “seboriasis” and “sebopsoriasis” are sometimes used when differentiation is not possible.
Course and Prognosis
Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic disease characterized by lnbations and remissions. It can occur at any age. In infancy it is frequently seen as “cradle cap” and as one form of diaper dermatitis . Seborrheic dermatitis is not very prominent during the childhood years, but it frequently develops in the early teens sat the onset of puberty.therafter, it can occur at any time throughout adult life.The acute onset of what appears to be severe seborrheic dermatitis of the face can occur as one of the manifestations of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Pathogenesis
The cause of seborrheic dermatitis is unknown. Its name is derived from the fact that it was first recognized in the scalp, where the flow of sebum (seborrhea) is prominent. Since seborrheic dermatitis occurs in many other areas unassociated will sebum production, this relationship is probably more coincidental than causal. Likewise, the relationship between simple dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis is not completely clear. It is true that all patients with seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp have dandruff in the sense that scale is present but a large portion of the population has dandruff, sometimes rather severely, without ever developing the inflammatory component of seborrheic dermatitis. Possibly the retention of sweat, with or without subsequent overgrowth of normally present pityrosporum sp. yeasts, is an initiating factor for the conversion of dandruff to seborrheic dermatitis.
Hygiene and environmental factors seem important. Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp generally first appears or worsens when shampooing is not carried out on a regular basis. The converse is also true; frequent, vigorous shampooing (regardless of the type of soap used) is remarkably effective in keeping the disease under control. As mentioned above, perhaps the simple accumulation of scale, anchored in place by hair shafts, causes maceration and inflammation resulting from sweat retention. Support for this hypothesis is offered by the observation that when a man with no skin disease on the face grows a beard, he may then suddenly develop seborrheic dermatitis in that area.
Climate may also playa role. Seborrheic dermatitis regularly worsens in the fall and winter and improves considerably in the spring and summer. Additionally, the disease does seem to be more troublesome in tropical areas than it is in equally warm but dry desert areas.
Factors relating to the central nervous system are of considerable interest. Clinicians have long recognized that seborrheic dermatitis sometimes accompanies Parkinson’s disease. Psychologic factors also seem important, since nearly all patients agree that their seborrheic dermatitis worsens appreciably during times of stress and fatigue.
Finally, recent evidence suggests that at least some forms of seborrheic dermatitis may be caused by overgrowth of the common Pityrosporum yeasts that inhabit normal hair follicles.
Therapy
The mainstay of therapy for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp is frequent, vigorous shampooing. The type of shampoo applied seems much less important than the aggressiveness and frequency with which it is used. Shampooing ought to be done initially on a daily basis, thereafter, the intervals can be lengthened as tolerated. The fingernails should be used to mechanically loosen scale, and scrubbing ought to be carried out for at least several minutes. For mild to moderate seborrheic dermatitis, shampoos such as Sebulex, Head & Shoulders, Zincon, and Selsun Blue can be used. For more severe involvement, tar shampoos (Sebutone, Zetar, T/Gel), prescription strength (2.5%) selenium sulfide (Exsel, Selsun), or antiyeast shampoos such as ketoconazole (Nizoral) will be required. Recent reports also suggest that oral administration of ketoconazole (Nizoral) can be of help. In the more severe cases of seborrheic dermatitis, topical steroid lotions applied after shampooing may be required in order to bring itching and inflammation under control.
Perhaps surprisingly, attention to the scalp (even in the absence of scalp involvement) is important in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis occurring elsewhere. Topical steroids such as 1 % hydrocortisone cream applied twice daily are, however, also necessary.
By: Robert Baird
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Allergic Reactions On Skin
Posted by admin in Skin Disorders on July 31, 2011
The most common allergic reactions on the skin nowadays are atopic dermatitis, angioedema, allergic contact dermatitis and urticaria. It is the response of the immune system to different irritants and allergen causing skin disorders, which at times serious cases.
Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a skin irritation manifested by intense itchiness which has the tendency of scratching, resulting to lesions which will cause bacterial or viral infections. This would scale and flake later on. It usually affects the face, elbows, and knees. Emotional and physical stress, allergens, sensitivity to foods, soaps, pets, wool and other agents that came in contact with are the common triggers. In treating this, identifying the antigen is vital.
By angiodema, itching and redness did not take place but the allergy attack the soft tissue like the mouth, genitals and eyelids. In angioedema, you will notice the swelling in the deeper skin layers that sometimes connected with hives. One type of hives is the urticaria which is incredibly itchy and red.
Urticaria or hives is characterized by redness, severe itchiness, and swelling of the skin in different sizes anywhere in the body. It is usually triggered by scratching and pressure on the nerves, thus eradication of triggers is not beneficial on this form of allergy. However, its acute cases are usually associated with viral infections, food, drugs or latex which doesn’t need medical intervention or treatment to be cured. Actually, some people with chronic hives normally experiencing it everyday.
Skin irritations and allergic reactions such as allergic contact dermatitis are triggered when the skin comes in contact with some allergic substance. This reaction starts after a day or two where the skin becomes red, itchy and inflamed. Sometimes, there may also be blisters. The most common cause for this skin irritation is poison ivy; but other plants, cosmetics, medications and metals can also trigger a reaction.
It is possible to treat allergic contact dermatitis by scrubbing the affected area with soap and water after its exposure to the allergen. Sometimes it may be necessary to take some prescribed antihistamine and cortisone medications, depending on the severity of the skin condition.
There are some herbs which are jewel weed and wild pansy that that are effective in treating skin irritations and allergic reactions. One of these is, witch hazel that acts as astringent which can alleviate itchy skin rashes as well as used for treating sunburn. The other one is St. John’s Wort with its astringent properties is effective in treating skin irritations and allergic reactions.
Anti inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti fungal are the properties of Aloe Vera making it a good remedy for minor skin irritations.
Allergies are triggered by different allergens; and one such allergen is the food that you eat. Some people experience allergic reactions to food because of a substance found in the food. Generally, there is more than one allergen in food. Allergic reactions to food are usually mild; but there are some people who may suffer from severe reactions like anaphylaxis. Any part of the body can be affected by symptoms of allergic reactions to food which includes the skin, heart, gastrointestinal and respiratory systems.
By: Syahrul Azlan Idris
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How to Treat Skin Pigmentation
Posted by admin in Skin Disorders on July 28, 2011
Skin pigmentation disorders occur as a result of the body producing either too much or too little melanin. Skin pigmentation creates a darker or lighter skin tone that may be blotchy and uneven.
Causes of skin pigmentation:
• Auto immune conditions
• Drug reactions
• Genetic factors and medications
• Hormonal changes
• Sun damage
The leading cause of skin pigmentation problems is sun damage. Hormonal therapy, childbirth, and birth control pills can also cause skin pigmentation changes. Many people suffer from skin pigmentation problems as a result of locally increased skin pigment production. They appear as age spots, moles, liver spots or hyper pigmentation after local skin damage. Freckles are another variation in pigmentation of the skin. They are caused but by uneven release of the pigment.
How to Treat Pigmented Skin?
1. Vitamins- Since a deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals such as calcium and vitamins A, E and B also can cause hyper-pigmentation, it’s important to eat right and take a multivitamin. Some suggest combining vitamin A, with etretinate or colchine can help to reduce and change pigmentation.
2. Laser treatment- It is used to ‘burn off’ the pigmentation that is uneven, allowing for the other pigments that are being created to create a different tone to your skin. Dermabrasion is another complimentary treatment that can remove the skin pigmentation in the same manner.
3. Different types of peels- A common peel is the chemical peel, which is a combination of glycolic acid with tri-chloro acetic acid. A spot peel, which is more concentrated on the area with glycolic acid, may also, be used. These are both known to target the pigmentation and even wrinkles that are in the skin. Typically, these chemicals will be applied directly to the area that has a different pigment over a series of three weeks in order to create a different look.
4. Creams- You can buy anti-pigmentation and whitening creams (like White Lily, for example) that will help reduce pigmentation and restore your skin to a more even, lighter skin tone.
By: judy feder
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Judy feder is a health and nutrition specialist. To read more of her articles, visit her online at judyfeder.com.
Miscellaneous Pustular Diseases-skin Disorders Cure
Posted by admin in Skin Disorders on July 23, 2011
Acne necrotica miliaris is a pustular disease of the scalp that occurs predominantly in men. It is characterized by the presence of pruritic or painful, inflammatory papules surmounted by a small pustule. Because of the pruritus, many patients present with excoriated papules rather than with intact pustules. Usually, only one or two lesions are present at anyone time, but the overall course is chronic. The cause of the disease is unknown, but it frequently occurs in anxious, stressed individuals. Cultures reveal only the presence of Propionibacterium acnes. Orally administered tetracycline as used in the treatment of acne vulgaris is reasonably effective.
An acne-like folliculitis of the skin develops in some individuals following exposure to halogenated hydrocarbons and some other chemicals. This reaction is known as chloracne.
Perioral dermatitis generally presents as an eczematous disease but the process is occasionally characterized by the presence of pinpoint pustules clustered on the lower half of the face, predominantly around the mouth. Avoidance of topically applied steroids and the administration of tetracycline are quite helpful.
Gonococcemia may result in the development of arthritis, tenosynovitis, and the appearance of cutaneous cloudy or hemorrhagic vesicles. Some of these vesicles are opaque enough to be considered as pustules. Such lesions are generally few in number and are usually located on the hands and feet or are scattered in proximity to the large joints. Organisms cannot be cultured from the skin lesions but are recoverable from such sites as the cervix, rectum, or pharynx. Penicillin therapy is curative.
Clustered minute pustules on the fingers, toes, palms, and soles occur in several closely related diseases grouped under the heading acral jiustular dermatoses. The cause is unknown, but some of the patients have or will develop lesions of psoriasis elsewhere on the body. Patients with this condition have a higher-than-expected incidence of thyroid disease, and a surprisingly large number are cigarette smokers. Orally administered retinoids are quite helpful.
A few patients with widespread inflammatory psoriasis develop thousands of minute pustules superimposed on their cutaneous plaques. This condition, known as pustular psoriasis of Von Zumbusch, and a closely related variant, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, require hospitalization, intensive topical therapy, and systemically administered agents such as retinoids or methotrexate. Subcorneal pustular dermatosis shares many similarities with pustular psoriasis and may, in fact, be related to it. Impetigo herpetiformis is a pustular disease that occurs during pregnancy. It, too, is probably a form of pustular psoriasis.
By: Robert Baird
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The author also writes about skin disorders cure, natural skin care and skin conditions.