July 3rd, 2009 at 12:03pm
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Right now your hands are teeming with bacteria. Countless trillions of organisms call your skin home, and that’s a good thing. Skin infections do not arise because you have bacteria on your skin. Rather, they arise because the type of bacteria on infected skin is not healthy bacteria but aggressive pathogenic bacteria.
Determining which bacteria are good and which are dangerous is difficult, but our immune systems have managed to get it right most of the time. When our immune systems are wrong, either an infection develops, or excess inflammation develops, as is the case in eczema or psoriasis.
Telling good from bad is hard. There are hundreds of types of bacteria on your hands right now. A recent study of college students (perhaps not the cleanest group of individuals) discovered that the average student has 140 different types of bacteria on his or her skin. There were over 4,000 different types of bacteria identified across all the students. Not surprisingly, the most common types were familiar household names: Propionobacterium (the bacteria responsible for acne), strep, and staph (of which the infamous methicillin resistant staph aureus, MRSA is a subtype).
There were also differences in the bacteria on the dominate hand versus the non-dominant hand — namely bacteria normally found in the gastrointestinal track was found more often on the dominant hand. This will no doubt lead to a follow up study of: “Do college students wash their hands before leaving the bathroom?” (Research so far does not look promising).
Photo: Pink Sherbert Photography (flickr)
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July 3rd, 2009 at 12:00pm
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Aloe Vera
Many people do not realize all of the health benefits that Aloe Vera has to offer. Long ago, it was believed that the plant was best used for Burns, but now it is used for many different health issues. The clear gel that comes from the Aloe Vera plant is a very effective natural cure for acne.
This gel is very enzyme rich and acts as a soothing anti-inflammatory. You can benefit from taking it internally as it can also help to detox your digestive track.
Tea tree oil
Just like Aloe Vera, tea tree oil has the same bacteria fighting affect to help fight acne. It contains Terpenes, which is a bacteria fighting substance that helps to clear up acne. Acne is generally caused by some form of bacteria, so this can be very helpful. One very good thing about tea tree oil is there are little to no side effects at all.
Vitamin A
Since vitamin A promotes the production of healthy skin, it is only natural for it to be very effective as a cure for acne.
Zinc
Zinc is very good for acne problems as it helps to strengthen men and repair the skin as well as improving your immune system. This can be taken internally in the form of a capsule.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant and has been proven to be very good for the skin. It has been used to help reduce the appearance of scars as well as in healing skin that has been burned. It is also shown that it is very good at helping to clear up acne.
Lemon juice
Lemon juice can be very helpful for those who suffer with oily skin and Acme problems due to that. You can use lemon juice by simply putting some on a cotton ball and wiping the excess oil off of your face. This helps to dry the pores and clean the oil off naturally.
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July 2nd, 2009 at 11:03am
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I recently got back from the south, meaning South Carolina for me since I live in Ohio. My boyfriend and I visited his brother and his wife and their 5 month old boy. We had a great time there, but it was really hot the whole time, considering we’re almost in the middle of summer and down south that means hot, humid weather, starting in June usually and getting worse in July and August. I like the heat, it’s just a little too humid for me down there. The constant heat and humidity also creates another problem for those of us that are religious about putting sunblock on and protecting our skin.
It makes it hard to know when to reapply because you are literally sweating the stuff off without even knowing it. Sure, you can put on a waterproof formula, but even those need to be reapplied and mechanically get washed off and eaten away by the salt your sweat produces. So that’s how I ended up with bumps that were not acne but were actually sun poisoning, on my shoulders. When I first noticed them was just a few days ago, after we had already been exposed to the burning sun several days prior, so it took a little while for my skin to develop the bumps.
What is sun poisoning? Well, sun poisoning is basically a reaction that your body’s immune system has to getting too much sun - which is basically almost like radiation poisoning if you think about it. It’s not a good thing, and just one severe sunburn can trigger reactions that can lead to cancerous cell growth, so I was really disappointed that I wasn’t adequately protected during my trip and got such bad sunburn on my shoulders. I wore a fifteen SPF that was waterproof that day I got it, but we were at an amusement park that day and I didn’t have access to my sunscreen for a few hours to reapply it so I think that’s why my shoulders got burnt.
Also, the fact that we were up on high roller coasters much of the time, closer to the burning rays of the sun didn’t help. At least my face never got burnt. I’m sure the fact that I was wearing large wrap around sunglasses helped shield part of my face, which is a good idea for all of you if you’re going to be in the sun all day long, to protect your eyes and ultimately alarge chunk of your facial skin as well. Sun burns on your face can actually trigger acne breakouts, so be very careful about protecting your face with a great, natural and noncomedogenic sun protectant cream or spray on your face, and reapply often for the best and most consistent protection.
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July 2nd, 2009 at 11:00am
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A bruise is blood that has leaked into your skin. The blood is red, but it appears blue when seen though the skin layers. Bruises can be frustrating, especially for women who always get them on their legs the day they wear their new INC empire-waist jersey dresses.
Bruises are a normal response to injury. Who among us has not walked into the corner of the bed or miscalculated the exact location of the coffee table when crossing the room? Most of the time bruising does not indicate any underlying diseases, except for clumsiness.
Women bruise more easily than men, especially on their thighs, calves and buttocks. This easy bruising is because women have exposed blood vessels and thinner skin as compared to men, so even unnoticed injuries to their legs leave noticeable bruises.
Usually bruising is a minor, lifelong problem. However, if bruising develops rapidly or is getting progressively worse, then investigation is needed. Also, bruising that is associated with taking medications like aspirin, plavix or coumadin should be discussed with a physician. Bruises that appear on the face, back, or abdomen are not typical and should also be evaluated by a physician. Also, if bruising is accompanied by bleeding such as heavy periods, recurrent nose bleeds, bleeding from the gums, or blood in your urine or stool, then you should see a doctor.
There is little you can do to prevent bruises. When bruising is the result of taking certain medications such as ibuprofen, fish oil or ginkgo, then stopping these can lessen bruising. Also, wearing long sleeves and long pants can be the difference in whether a bruise develops or not after a minor injury.
After an injury, try to minimize the amount of blood that leaks out to minimize the bruise. Sit down and apply pressure to the injured spot for 10-15 minutes. You can also use ice, but only for 15-20 minutes (longer than 20 minutes can cause worsening of the bruise). Apply ice with a wash cloth or other layer between it and your skin. Avoid hot showers or hot baths for 24 hours after the injury as the heat can restart bleeding into the skin.
Vitamin K and bromelain (found in pineapples) might be helpful in resolving bruises more quickly. Look for them in topical products or in oral supplements that can be taken for a few days after a bruise develops. And look out for the coffee table.
Post written by Dr. Jeffrey Benabio, Copyright The Derm Blog 2009.
Photo: Christy Gordon (flickr)
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July 1st, 2009 at 10:03am
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The contemporary market scenario offers you numerous acne treatment products to choose from. This ample choice often makes the decision…
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July 1st, 2009 at 10:00am
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Acne is a skin condition that most people suffer from at some point in their life and while most have very mild cases that disappear with little or no treatment, others struggle with acne daily. Some people, especially teenagers, are often extremely self-conscious, shy, and lack confidence due to their acne problems. The good news is that today there are a multitude of acne products, including natural skin care products for acne on the market, that can successfully treat and cure acne. Some of the companies that manufacture acne products are so confident in their treatments that they offer a money back guarantee. More people than ever are turning to natural skin care products for acne because they find the organic and natural products are not as harsh on their skin and cause less damage.
Tea tree oil found in health food stores is an essential oil used in a large number of products such as shampoo, mouthwash, toothpaste, creams, lotions, and gels. It is a popular acne home remedy, which you dilute and apply to acne to kill the bacteria. Some homemade natural skin care products for acne that are inexpensive and easy to make are:
Beat two egg whites until fluffy and apply this to the infected areas on your face. Wash off after fifteen minutes with lukewarm water. The egg whites are excellent for rebuilding and healing damaged skin and removing excess oil.
Baking soda with a little water added until paste-like, is an excellent facial scrub. This is one of the natural skin care products for acne that exfoliates the skin by removing dirt, oil, and dead skin cells, which clog pores and cause or aggravate acne problems. Simply massage the paste gently into your skin and then rinse off with lukewarm water approximately fifteen seconds later.
If you are searching for some excellent natural skin care products for acne treatments, do not forget plain white vinegar. It is excellent for fighting acne because it absorbs your skins extra oils, balances the PH levels, and kills off bad bacteria. Mix together one part vinegar and seven or eight parts water. Use a cotton ball to apply it to your skin. You can also make a solution of one part vinegar to three parts water and using a cotton ball, apply this directly onto the problem area or pimple rinsing it off with warm water after ten minutes.
Making your own natural skin care products for acne is easy, inexpensive, but does a good job.
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June 30th, 2009 at 09:03am
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A bruise is blood that has leaked into your skin. The blood is red, but it appears blue when seen though the skin layers. Bruises can be frustrating, especially for women who always get them on their legs the day they wear their new INC empire-waist jersey dresses.
Bruises are a normal response to injury. Who among us has not walked into the corner of the bed or miscalculated the exact location of the coffee table when crossing the room? Most of the time bruising does not indicate any underlying diseases, except for clumsiness.
Women bruise more easily than men, especially on their thighs, calves and buttocks. This easy bruising is because women have exposed blood vessels and thinner skin as compared to men, so even unnoticed injuries to their legs leave noticeable bruises.
Usually bruising is a minor, lifelong problem. However, if bruising develops rapidly or is getting progressively worse, then investigation is needed. Also, bruising that is associated with taking medications like aspirin, plavix or coumadin should be discussed with a physician. Bruises that appear on the face, back, or abdomen are not typical and should also be evaluated by a physician. Also, if bruising is accompanied by bleeding such as heavy periods, recurrent nose bleeds, bleeding from the gums, or blood in your urine or stool, then you should see a doctor.
There is little you can do to prevent bruises. When bruising is the result of taking certain medications such as ibuprofen, fish oil or ginkgo, then stopping these can lessen bruising. Also, wearing long sleeves and long pants can be the difference in whether a bruise develops or not after a minor injury.
After an injury, try to minimize the amount of blood that leaks out to minimize the bruise. Sit down and apply pressure to the injured spot for 10-15 minutes. You can also use ice, but only for 15-20 minutes (longer than 20 minutes can cause worsening of the bruise). Apply ice with a wash cloth or other layer between it and your skin. Avoid hot showers or hot baths for 24 hours after the injury as the heat can restart bleeding into the skin.
Vitamin K and bromelain (found in pineapples) might be helpful in resolving bruises more quickly. Look for them in topical products or in oral supplements that can be taken for a few days after a bruise develops. And look out for the coffee table.
Post written by Dr. Jeffrey Benabio, Copyright The Derm Blog 2009.
Photo: Christy Gordon (flickr)
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June 30th, 2009 at 09:00am
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Are you one of those people suffering from acne? Because of this acne, you are constantly troubled and wanted to find ways to treat such problem.
Indeed, there are plenty of prescribed medications that you can use for your acne, but you do not want to use it because of the worry of having harmful side effects that can affect you. So if that is the case, you may want to try an effective and natural way of treating your acne conditions.
There are a lot of people who are really seeking or even using herbal remedies with their acne conditions, because they believe that they can cure their acne effectively and with no side effects. Since these are made of herbs, so lot of people relies with herbal remedies with their problems.
Some also tried prescribed medications but there are some reactions that showed which are often became a problem as the acne itself. So they soon find out that their acne conditions havent improved but cause them to have other problems.
Acne, in women, is often the result of hormonal imbalance, reasons why there are plenty of cases that they have been suffering from acne way back on their teen years. So you definitely have to find a way that can help you with your acne condition and will not harm your overall health in the process of treating.
Nowadays, there are plenty of herbal remedies that you can use to solve your acne problem. You can actually look at the internet for herbal remedies that have been proven effective and can eliminate the painful and embarrassing effects of acne to women and even to men. There are some herbs that can be use with such problem like red clover, wild yam, primrose and so on. These herbs are use to balance the androgen and estrogen in your body.
Another herbal remedy that can treat your acne effectively and naturally is acnezine. Acnezine is made of all natural formulation that can treat acne from inside and out. This herbal remedy works not only for adults but for teenagers that are suffering from facial and body acne. It eliminates pimples, spots, pus redness, whiteheads and blackheads. Acnezine will help you cure your acne safely and with no harmful reactions that can affect your health.
As an advice, it would be better to have supplements of Vitamin B5 in your diet in a regular basis, since these could help in healing acne symptoms because acne is a result of vitamin deficiency.
Natural or herbal treatments are safe, but it would be recommended to talk with professional and knowledgably herbalist in order for this person to help you out with your acne condition. The herbalist certainly advice you with herbal remedy that doesnt have any side effects or harmful reactions.
This herbalist will also help you out with additional information you need and he or she will give you the right dosage and amount required in order to treat your acne problem. As an advice, if you are currently taking some medications for other illness, you have to discuss the matter with your physician or with the herbalist in order to assure your safety and your health.
Eliza Maledevic Ayson
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June 29th, 2009 at 08:03am
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In answer to the question above, no, men’s acne treatments really are not any different from those that women are using. They are all based on the same principle, because all acne is caused by the same thing - excess sebum building up and dirt collecting in the pores, causing inflammation and acne postules under the skin, blackheads, whiteheads and under the skin, painful hormonal acne.
Most acne treatments work on this concept, unless you are under a dermatologists’s care and they are specifically treating you as a man or woman with acne with some sort of targeted hormonally related treatment, which I’m not really sure about, if it even exists. Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are two of the most popular and widely used products topically that you can get over the counter, but there are other prescription medications that can be used as well that are great for both men and women who have acne.
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June 29th, 2009 at 08:00am
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Although there are numerous factors that could cause acne, improper clothing could also cause or even aggravate the pre-existing acne…
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