Acne
Formed by oil produced by our body and dead cells clogged up within skin pores, acne commonly appears in the face. However, you can also get acne on your back, chest and other parts of your body. Read more about Acne »
Acne
Known to be triggered by hormones and bacteria, acne is a skin disease that most of us have already experienced during our puberty. It’s formed by oil produces by our body and a dead cell clogged up within the pore of our skin. Acne commonly appears in the face; however, we can also find them at the back, chest and at some other part of our body.
“You are what you eat” – the food that we consumed replenishes its content to our body. Eating food with severe content of oil such as fried foods increases the oil excretion that leads to formation of acnes. Other than having an unpleasant look, people with acne usually loses self-confidence and hinders them from doing other things than trying to cure it. There are a lot of ways how to cure acne; hence, it is also advised that precautionary measures would be use.
Other than using over the counter products such as Exposed skin, Clearpores, Benzoyl Peroxide, Antibiotics, Accutane and alike there are other ways such as using herbal/natural methods. In using over the counter products, we should consider its effect as well. We should refrain from using antibiotics and benzoyl peroxide (which also contains antibiotics) for acne’s sake because taking antibiotics could start developing “Super bugs” or also known as antibiotic resistant organism. Accutane on the other hand was proven to contain materials that may cause liver damage and suicidal depression.
Aside from being cheaper, herbal or natural methods of treating acnes is much safer and easy to prepare. You can use distilled vinegar mixed with water and apply it to the infected area. Also, you can use other ingredients that you can find inside your house such as baking powder, honey, aloe vera juice, egg white and cooked oatmeal (cooled). Let any of the above mentioned sit in your face for about 5-10 minutes and rinse it off afterwards. Citrus juice like lemon and strawberries can also be used as a remedy as it exfoliates the skin that removes dead skin cells, same procedure is observed. Moreover, other than treating acne you could use some change in your lifestyle. For one, you should increase your water consumption for about 8-10 glasses a day and eat healthy foods like vegetables and lots of fruits. It helps clean your system and takes out unwanted toxins in your body. Also, washing your face should be done rigorously especially after putting make or coming from the streets. The dirt that we get in our face clogs up together with the oil and dead skin cell. Lastly don’t prick your acne, let the dermatologists do it for you because doing so can cause further damage once the acne gets infected.
Skin Tags
It is a small flap that hangs off the skin. Skin tags are neither dangerous nor contagious. However, it is considered a tumor as the world defines. Skin tags triggers from increased weight, it can also be hereditary or can come up with an unknown cause. Aside from appearance discomfort it does not suggest any recurring problems except if it is rubs off to clothes or other things. Hence, there are certain cases where it can be malignant and be cancerous. This goes for skin tags that are bleeding and has multiple colors of pink, black and red.
Contrary to common belief skin tags does not cause more growth nor spreads to other part of the body. Skin tags can be taken out by burning with the use of electric cautery of hyfrecator, freezing with liquid nitrogen, cutting with scissors and threading. Besides the operational methods, there are a couple of home remedies like covering it up placing a duct tape or band aid on for several days until it goes out. Also, a mixture of castor oil with baking powder is very effective as well as tea oil and apple cider vinegar. There is also over the counter treatment like itworkspaste and other herbal ointments like Skinsave and DermaTend that is safe to use.
Athlete’s foot
Athlete foot is not just acquired by the athletes. It just so happens that athletes has the most tendency to have this skin disease because the time they wear a footwear after long hours of practice. This leaves their feet wet and moist where fungi love to stay. Athlete’s foot is caused by fungal named Tinea fungus that is causes to peeling, redness, foul smell and burning. It is contagious if there is direct contact. It is usually treated with antifungal lotions and powder or oral medications for severe cases. In order not to acquire this skin disease you must observe wearing foot wear whenever you’re in a public place as well as to keep your feet dry and clean.
Using over the counter creams is sufficient for treatment. Two of the most popular brands are Lamisila and Lotrimin. Powder is also excellent because it hinders sweat to generate from the foot’s skin.
Aside from the said treatment keeping your feet washed everyday especially after work or practice lessens the tendency for you the have athlete’s foot. After doing so, be sure to wipe the between of your toes. Also, see to it that you always wear clean socks and foot wear.
Age or Liver Spots
Commonly known to occur during aging, these brown or gray spots are caused by sun exposure. It appears in the hand, face and arms. This is common to people who aged beyond 40. Age spots are not necessarily harmless, however just like skin tags if you notice any color change on your age spots you should try to see a dermatologist for check-up. Age spots occur because the sun damages the melanocyte that produces melanin pigments. Age spots are common to fair skinned people like the Americans because having white skin means to have less melanin.
Age spots are lessen by the use of Hydroquinone and Tretinoin. It can be prevented with the use of sun block protection with more than 60 SPF protections. Also, there are home remedies you can use to get rid of age spots one is my mixing Apple cider vinegar with onion juice, lemon, castor oil and by using aloe vera juice if you’re trying to save up.
Hives
Hive is an allergic reaction that looks like welts and is often itchy. It varies in size and may appear anywhere in the body.
Also known as Uriticaria, this skin problem is caused by stress, allergies, contact to animals and plants, medication, cold and heat. Hives usually appears anywhere in the body even on your throat and tongue. One experiencing hives you must refrain from taking a hot shower which may aggravate the skin. It can last for about a week and can be deadly if not treated properly. Aside from using Oxyhives, which is known to be effective in such cases a person experiencing such can use oil or Vaseline to shuts and close the pores in order to lessen the itch. Oatmeal batch can also be useful. You must clean your surroundings and minimize chances of keeping allergens around you. You can also try spraying Apple Cider vinegar in the infected area, it may burn at first but it oozes the itch and actually gets it off effectively.
Warts
Warts it is transferred by having contact with a contagious human papillomavirus. It can be prevented if you try not to touch them, cover its up with gauge and always keep them dry. It is common to have one in the family. There are three different type of warts; dome-shaped, plantar and flat warts. Flat warts are usually in large number and can be found on face and legs. There are also cases where warts can occur on genitals where viral particles penetrate the skin which occurs during sexual activity. To treat warts Salicylic-acid preparation can be used; it goes on drops, gel, pads and plaster. Just like Skin tag, warts can also be treated with freezing. Of course, we won’t lose a natural remedy which is Usage of Apple Cider and Vaseline.
Eczema
It is a non-contagious disease where skin is dry, itchy and inflames. Stress, allergens and climate are usually the reason for this skin disease. It usually found on the hands and elbows and other bending areas. It impairs the function of the skin as a barrier. It can also be triggered by substance in contact with skin like soaps, cosmetics, clothing, detergents, jewelry and sweat. To get rid of inflammation you can apply Hydrocortisone (steroid cream) along with an anti-itching like Benadryl. If it is triggered by the clothes your wearing you should change the detergent you’re wearing or the soap you’re using. Avoid scratching hard and prevent your skin in being dry.
Psoriasis
Commonly misdiagnosed with Eczema, psoriasis is a rash of thick red plaques that usually affects the scalp, elbows and back. It heals and recurs afterwards. The cause is not known however it triggers skin cells to develop quickly.
Psoriasis is believe to be hereditary, however, it is also triggered by virus, dry air, wound, medicines like lithium, stress, little sunlight and alcohol. It is common to people with weakened system like those who’s suffering from AIDS and cancer. In most cases it is treated with medication directly placed to skin and scalp such as; Cortisone, salicylic, dandruff shampoos, moisturizers and medicines like Retinoid. Psoriasis can be treated with home remedies like water therapy (combined salt and water),Apple cider vinegar soak and olive oil.
Rosacea
Rosacea causes redness that may come and go. It is a chronic skin condition involving inflammation of cheeks, eye lids and forehead. It commonly mistaken as an acne and can also cause burning and soreness. Although the cause of rosacea is unknown, it is likely to develop among fair-skinned, who blushes easily, women and at the age between 30-50 years of age.
If not treated properly it can get worse. It treated with use of antibiotics, other medicines like Retin and surgery. You can also try Apple Cider vinegar to stimulate the release of enzymes that normalizes the bacteria, Azelaic acid cream, B vitamins, Licorice, improve digestive enzymes and Green tea cream.
Cold Sores
This disease is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). Areas affected can be painful, once healed it won’t scar, however, it has the tendency to recur. HSV can be transmitted through personal contact. It invades the cell of the skin causing a fluid-filled blister to appear. The first symptom of cold sores may include pain around mouth and on lips, a fever, a sore throat and swollen glands. It can be treated in few days but would cause pain. You can prevent from having this by avoiding contact with infected people, sharing utensils cups, and washing of hands. Zovirax cold sore cream is one of the best product to treat this. Avoid acid foods.
Razor Bumps
Razor bumps can be cured by applying creamy peanut butter to affected area for 10-15 mixtures, wipe clean, rub lemons afterwards and sprinkle salt on it; then rinse thoroughly. It is also effective to use massage oil with soybean sunflower and corn oil with phenoxyethanol and tocopheral. This skin problem usually occur after shaving whether to your legs, thigh, face or even on your genitals. In order to avoid this problem be sure to use a shaving cream or water the surface before shaving it. There is nothing wrong with shaving; actually it is better than plucking or waxing the hair out of your skin because it doesn’t leave open pores.
Moles
Moles are usually in color black or brown it may appear anywhere on the skin, alone or in groups. It may occur with hair and can change in color. It builds up whenever cells in the skin grow in a cluster instead of being spread out. There are congenital moles (acquired since birth). These are likely to develop cancer than those appear after birth. Another type of mole is the Dysplastic it is larger than the average, it is also prone to cancer and certain changes should be observed. Moles are alright not treated since it only has tendencies to be malignant. However, there are home remedies that can be used such as Apple Cider vinegar, Garlic and Iodine salt.
Melasma
Believe to be linked to sun exposure is commonly found to women although also possible to occur to men. The exact cause of melasma is still unknown but it is believe that it can be triggered by pregnancy because it common to pregnant women. When occurs during pregnancy, estrogen, progesterone and melanocyte are increased. Common melasma therapy includes usage of Hydroquinone, Esoterica and Porcelana. Though it can also clear as time pass, you can also use Apple Cider Vinegar or mixture with onion juice and lemon is also effective and improves skin complexion.
Sebarrheic Keratoses
It is a noncancerous growth that may develop with age. It appears on many areas of the skin either alone or in groups. It can be dark or multicolored. No treatment is necessary unless irritation develops. Herbal extracts, freezing and surgical removal is possible as well as using commercial products like Keratoses.
From all the stated common skin diseases/problems, we can see how our 15 issues regarding how our way of life affects our physical outlook do make a difference. We can see that most skin diseases are acquired because of negligence, ignorance and lack of personal hygiene. It must be understood that our current lifestyle will take effect on us, probably not today but in the near future.
If you acquire a skin problem, there are a lot of options that can be taken. For one, Apple cider has a lot of use in treating most of our common skin problem. However, why should be necessary to have treatment if prevention can be made? Our body is our most prized possession so let’s not wastes it. We have used this body in all the work we do and it’s only proper to give back what it has given us. Besides, in the long run were the ones who going to suffer from our mishaps.