skin diseases
Anatomy of the skin
Your skin: amazing stuff. Tough, yet sensitive, permeable, yet waterproof. It’s flexible, yet strong, considering that it’s very thin. It houses millions of tiny units that regulate its fluid levels and temperature. It can change colour. It even repairs itself. Its your body&rsqu...read more
Are toxic synthetic chemicals hiding in your make up?
Most consumers would be surprised to learn that the government does not require health studies or pre-market testing for cosmetics and other personal care products before they are sold. According to the government agency that regulates cosmetics, the FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors, &qu...read more
Are you in need of acne relief ?
Acne is a problem that affects not just teenagers but adults also. If you are in need of relief, there are a multitude of products, remedies, potions, etc. on the market help you. The first trip should be to your local boxmart (Wal-Mart, Target, etc) or local grocer. Why? Ea...read more
Babies and eczema
What is eczema? Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a very common skin disorder. It is characterised by itchiness (pruritus), redness (erythema), and tiny blisters (vesiculation) that appear in patches and plaques on the skin surface. The severity of eczem...read more
Bacne: acne appearing in the back
Acne may emerge in a variety of places, including the back. If this is the case, then this form of acne is given the term “bacne”. Acne may inflict people of any age, gender or race. However, it is more prevalent in men than in women.Bacne may de...read more
Beauty comes from within!
We all know what healthy looks like... It’s a fresh-faced look, with unblemished skin, glossy hair and strong nails, good teeth, bright eyes and loads of energy also help! Yet the skin, hair and nails are all dead, so how can you help make them look full of life through things such as...read more
Biologic drugs for treating psoriasis
Key features of the biologic drugs • Taken by injection ( either in a surgery or at home depending on the specific medication)• Treatment schedule and frequency vary• Will improve psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for some people but not all&...read more
Bowen's disease, also called squamous cell carcinoma
Bowen's disease, which is also called squamous cell carcinoma in situ (SCC in situ), is a form of skin cancer. The term "in situ" added on the end tells us that this is a surface form of skin cancer. "Invasive" squamous cell carcinomas are the type that g...read more
Bruises on the hands and forearms
Bruising on the back of the hands and arms is common. Dermatologists call it 'actinic purpura' or 'Bateman's purpura'. These flat blotches start out red, then turn purple, darken a bit further and eventually fade. They differ from normal bru...read more
Callus
When we walk or stand, our body weight is carried first on the heel and then on the ball of the foot, where the skin is thicker, to withstand the pressure. When this pressure becomes excessive, some areas of the skin thicken, in the form of corns and callus, as a protective ...read more
Can we fight cellulite?
Thankfully, the answer is yes, we can fight cellulite, or at least the appearance of cellulite, through several therapeutic treatments that are available on the market today. It is not, however, a one-time deal. Once you stop the treatments,...read more
Cellulite: one of the perks of being a woman
Cellulite is the name given to the "puckering" and "dimpling" of the skin - which is often likened to "orange peel". It occurs in the subcutaneous layer - the layer of fat under the skin. It is thought to be due to lifestyle and...read more
Cellulitis, not to confuse with cellulite!
Cellulitis is a skin infection characterized by redness, swelling, and pain. It is an infection of the deeper layers of the skin that is usually caused by a group A streptococcus and S. aureus in adults and Haemophilus influenzae type B in children less than...read more
Children and psoriasis
Psoriasis is a recurrent skin condition that affects around 2% of the population in the UK. In simple terms, it is only an acceleration of the usual replacement processes of the skin. Normally a skin cell matures in 21 to 28 days during its passage to the surface where a con...read more
Children with meningitis
If you think your child has meningitis, get medical help at once. Meningitis is rare but it is dangerous and although the HIB vaccine protects against one type of bacterial meningitis, there are several forms of the disease which do not have vaccines. Howeve...read more
Cold is the culprit
Many people suffer from cold feet in winter, but not all of them develop chilblains. Whether they do or not depends to a large extent on the efficiency of the circulation. Chilblains are small itchy, red swellings on the skin, which can become increasingly painful, can swell...read more
Cure your acne
Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when oil and dead skin cells clog the skin's pores. It affects areas containing the largest oil glands, including the nose, forehead, cheeks, chin, back, and trunk. While it tends to last longer in females, males are more likely t...read more
Cystic acne: causes , cures and myths
You should be able to find several indispensable facts about acne in the following paragraphs. If there's at least one fact you didn't know before, imagine the difference it might make.Cystic acne is one of the most severe forms of acne. Nodules form under the skin, then la...read more
Dangerous leaves!
"Leaves of three - let it be!" aptly describes this woody vine with 2-4" leaflets in groups of three. The center leaf has a longer stem than the other two. Poison ivy clings to tree trunks and other vertical surfaces with hair-like aerial rootlets that grow ou...read more
Depression-inducing acne
Adolescence is the most fragile juncture of a person’s life. It is like a roller coaster ride of developing physical, social and emotional changes, alongside with the rapidly changing sentiments and feelings. This is also the stage where people usually developsread more
Dermal fillers, what are they?
As the skin ages, it gradually loses some of its collagen and fat. These are the materials that prevent the skin from becoming saggy. Thus, as we age, our skin can become thinner and more wrinkled and lined. Dermal fillers help to restore ou...read more
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Definition Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is characterised by a persistent, itchy blistering skin rash which usually occurs on the knees, elbows, buttocks and back, although can affect any area of skin. DH results from gluten sensitivity and intestinal biop...read more
Dermatitis, an itchy business!
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is an intensely itchy skin eruption. It usually shows up in young adults, and is more common in men and people originally from some areas of northern Europe. The symptoms are intense burning, stinging and itching around the elbows, knees, scalp,...read more
Diet associated acne?
For years now, the debate on whether diet and food intake has some effects on acne has not been settled. However, it is becoming clearer that food items may not really be the direct cause of acne breakout, but the released chemicals during the process of met...read more
Different types of skin
Normal Skin It is very rare to find normal skin, and needs careful handling to maintain the balance between oil production and oil loss.Normal skin has a clear fresh appearance, rarely develops blemishes and has an even pore size. There is no evidence of lining or flaking,...read more
