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Skin Disorders
Skin is prone to various disorders such as infections, blemishes, and abnormal growths or scars. Typical contributions in this category include questions, answers, discussions and references to the causes and treatments for skin ailments and their characteristics.
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What is a rash in the shape of a circle on arms and legs?
It sounds like it could be ring worm, which will require an anti fungal cream to get rid of it. Also try to keep the inner thighs as sweat free as possible.
it really depends on how bad the sunburn was. my advice would be to but lots of aloe on it and a good thick lotion..like cetaphil
Sunburn itch will last as long as you have blisters on burned skin
How do you get rid of ingrown hairs on your arms?
If you shave your arms and are getting ingrown hairs the best thing to do is stop shaving but we all know that will leave your arms looking like a gorrilla. I get them on the upper part of my arm and the best method for me is i use a shaving gel rather than cream and I use a body scrub before and after to keep the skin from growing over the hair. I use a non fragrance lotion and a little bit of tanning will definantly hide or prevent any more.
Is Eczema linked to celiac disease?
With Celiac disease important vitamins and minerals are not absorbed. Important vit and minerals for eczema prevention and cure: Omega 3 fatts Gamma linolenic acid VIT B 50 COMPLEX Vit c MG SELENIUM ZINC DETOX (MILK THISTLE) DAILY B-50 COMPLEX VIT C 1000MG VIT E 400IU SEL 100-200MCG ZINC 15 MG MG 200MG FATTY ACIDS 400MG FLAXSEED 400MG BORAGE 400 MG FISH OIL 548 MG GLA (BORRAGE OIL) MILK THISTLE DETOX 175 MG PER CAPSULE DIGESTIVE ENZYME PROBIOTIC COMBINATION ==== Skin conditions do accompany Celiac Disease. I have Celiac disease and also suffer from flaking skin, which my doc says is part of Celiac Disease. I don't recall if it's Eczema or something else.
What causes white patches on your nails?
You need to have the followingSalmon
Tofu
Rhubarb
Sardines
Collard greens
Spinach
Turnip greens
Okra
White beans
Baked beans
Broccoli
Peas
Brussel sprouts
Sesame seeds
Bok choy
Almonds
Calcium-fortified breakfast cereal, including General Mills Whole Grain Total, Total Raisin Bran, Total Cranberry Crunch, and Total Honey Clusters, all of which have 100% DV of calcium per serving!
Calcium-fortified orange juice
Calcium-fortified soy milk
SunnyD with Calcium (most SunnyD products don't have calcium, so look for the one that does if your child needs extra calcium in his diet)
Instant oatmeal
Calcium-fortified bread or English muffins
Calcium-fortified drink mixes such as Pediasure or Carnation Instant Breakfast
Other calcium-fortified breakfast cereals, including General Mills Golden Grahams (350 mg) CALCIUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why does your skin turn wrinkly after you are in a pool?
The skin will wrinkle because your skin is made up of two layers. The outer layer is called the epidermis and the lower level is the dermis. The outer layer (epidermis) produces an oily substance called sebum. You can see this substance when you touch a window or mirror and your "oily" fingerprint is left there. One job sebum does is it keeps water out of your skin-a job that it does very well. However, after long periods of time in a swimming pool, shower, or bathtub, much of the sebum is washed off and your outer layer of skin starts to absorb water. As it absorbs water it swells, but since the epidermis is "tied" down to your dermis in certain spots, it expands more where it is not "tied" down and this causes your skin to wrinkle. The difference between your skin and a raisin is that raisins wrinkle because they shrink, but your skin wrinkles because it is getting bigger. Once you get out of the pool or tub, the water that your skin absorbed will evaporate, your skin will return to its usual size, and you body will produce more sebum. Your fingers and toes will be back to normal in no time.
don't squeeze them!!
if nothing comes out that means that it is oil that got into your skin, but that it has no dirt so if you leave them like that and put some alcohol on them they will probably go away, but if you continue squeezing them, then they will become horrible pimples, at least, that is what happened to me......
The exact cause of seborrheic dermatitis is unknown. Most experts do know, though, that it is not caused by poor hygiene.
- Not enough hair brushing - People who do not comb/brush their hair regularly have a slightly higher risk of having dandruff - this is because they are not aiding the shedding of skin that combing/brushing provides.
- Yeast - People who are sensitive to yeast have a slightly higher risk of having dandruff, so it is logical to assume that yeast may play a part. Yeast-sensitive people who get dandruff find that it gets better during the warmer months and worse during the winter. UVA light from the sun counteracts the yeast. Some say, though, that during winter the skin is drier because of cold air and overheated rooms (exposure to extreme temperatures), making dandruff more likely. So, it is sometimes not that easy to know whether it is yeast or just dry skin.
- Dry skin - people with dry skin tend to get dandruff more often. Winter cold air, combined with overheated rooms is a common cause of itchy, flaking skin. People with dandruff caused by dry skin tend to have small flakes of dandruff; the flakes are not oily.
- Seborrheic dermatitis (irritated, oily skin) - People with seborrheic dermatitis are very prone to dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis affects many areas of the skin, including the backs of the ears, the breastbone, eyebrows, and the sides of the nose, not just the scalp. The patient will have red, greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales.
- Not enough shampooing - some people say that if you don't shampoo enough there can be a buildup of oil and dead skin cells, causing dandruff. However, many experts doubt this is true.
- Certain skin conditions - People with psoriasis, eczema and some other skin disorders tend to get dandruff much more frequently than other people.
- Some illnesses - Adults with Parkinson's disease and some other neurological illnesses are more prone to having dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Patients recovering from heart attacks and strokes, and some people with weak immune systems may have dandruff more often than other people.
- Reaction to hair/skin care products - Some people react to some hair care products with a red, itchy, scaling scalp. Many experts say that shampooing too often may cause dandruff as it can irritate the scalp.
- Malassezia - Malassezia is a fungus that lives on everybody's scalp. Generally, it will cause no problems at all. However, it can grow out of control. It feeds on the oils our hair follicles secrete. When this happens the scalp can become irritated and produces extra skin cells. These extra skin cells die and fall off; they mix with the oil from the hair and scalp, and turn into what we see as dandruff.
- Diet - Some experts say that people who do not consume enough foods that contain zinc, B vitamins, and some types of fats are more prone to dandruff.
- Mental stress - Experts believe there is a link between stress and many skin problems.
- HIV - A study found that 10.6% of people with HIV have seborrheic dermatitis
This is a skin condition in which the skin becomes inflamed or flaky. Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp is a severe form of dandruff. When it affects the scalp most people refer to it as dandruff. When babies have it, it is referred to as cradle cap. Seborrheic dermatitis causes larger, greasier flakes than most other types of dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis affects not only the scalp, but the skin in other parts of the body too.
The exact cause of seborrheic dermatitis is unknown. Most experts do know, though, that it is not caused by poor hygiene.
- Not enough hair brushing - People who do not comb/brush their hair regularly have a slightly higher risk of having dandruff - this is because they are not aiding the shedding of skin that combing/brushing provides.
- Yeast - People who are sensitive to yeast have a slightly higher risk of having dandruff, so it is logical to assume that yeast may play a part. Yeast-sensitive people who get dandruff find that it gets better during the warmer months and worse during the winter. UVA light from the sun counteracts the yeast. Some say, though, that during winter the skin is drier because of cold air and overheated rooms (exposure to extreme temperatures), making dandruff more likely. So, it is sometimes not that easy to know whether it is yeast or just dry skin.
- Dry skin - people with dry skin tend to get dandruff more often. Winter cold air, combined with overheated rooms is a common cause of itchy, flaking skin. People with dandruff caused by dry skin tend to have small flakes of dandruff; the flakes are not oily.
- Seborrheic dermatitis (irritated, oily skin) - People with seborrheic dermatitis are very prone to dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis affects many areas of the skin, including the backs of the ears, the breastbone, eyebrows, and the sides of the nose, not just the scalp. The patient will have red, greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales.
- Not enough shampooing - some people say that if you don't shampoo enough there can be a buildup of oil and dead skin cells, causing dandruff. However, many experts doubt this is true.
- Certain skin conditions - People with psoriasis, eczema and some other skin disorders tend to get dandruff much more frequently than other people.
- Some illnesses - Adults with Parkinson's disease and some other neurological illnesses are more prone to having dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Patients recovering from heart attacks and strokes, and some people with weak immune systems may have dandruff more often than other people.
- Reaction to hair/skin care products - Some people react to some hair care products with a red, itchy, scaling scalp. Many experts say that shampooing too often may cause dandruff as it can irritate the scalp.
- Malassezia - Malassezia is a fungus that lives on everybody's scalp. Generally, it will cause no problems at all. However, it can grow out of control. It feeds on the oils our hair follicles secrete. When this happens the scalp can become irritated and produces extra skin cells. These extra skin cells die and fall off; they mix with the oil from the hair and scalp, and turn into what we see as dandruff.
- Diet - Some experts say that people who do not consume enough foods that contain zinc, B vitamins, and some types of fats are more prone to dandruff.
- Mental stress - Experts believe there is a link between stress and many skin problems.
- HIV - A study found that 10.6% of people with HIV have seborrheic dermatitis
What should you do if your ear itches?
You wash your ears if it still itch then you could a scratch little bit not too much
Why do your hands and feet itch?
It could be Dyshidrotic eczema. With this condition, you could have:
- Clear blisters
- Red, cracked skin
- Scaly skin
It could also be other conditions. See your doctor or dermatologist.
What causes red bumps with puss bubbles on them that itch?
Itchy red bumps can be caused by many things. They could be an allergic reaction to something such as a new detergent or medication. They can also be caused by contact dermatitis, poison ivy, a reaction to sunlight, an illness, and bug bites.
What natural psoriasis treatments are there?
There is a plant called "Viola Tricoloris" = pansy. It is very recommended in treating psoriasis..it also contains aprox 0.3% salicylic acid which is good for the skin but you should limit the quantity of tea cups at 3 per day.
Its a hereditary and genetic disease that makes your hair follicles plug the pore, and making a well of a natural substance called Keratin. Try AmLactin, that usually makes them less noticeable. It cannot be removed or cured, and it may go away as you grow. You can get AmLactin at any dermatology website or office. Good Luck!
There is nothing indicating that sauna would cause acne. In fact, the sweating causes the pores of your skin to clean up, so sauna in fact reduces the symptoms of acne. It also reduces the greasiness of the skin. Most common sauna-related skin problem is excessive drying of the facial skin. This can be prevented by using moisturising cream after sauna.
What kind of food can promote skin repair ie acne scars?
== == Aside from a normally balanced diet high in fruits and vegetables, there's no specific food that would promote skin repair. Consult a dermatologist if you want to know about treatment options to repair acne scars.
What happens when your belly button itches?
When you have your navel pierced it is normal for it to itch while it is healing. That is just telling you that it is still healing. Don't itch it though. Ignore it, eventually it will pass.
Which cream the best for scar from acne?
Well, those one's that they have at a hospital or a walk in clinic would be a very good idea. In fact, I think their specially made for such things. Ususally if you ask real nicely they'll give you a trial version.
Remember to use please and thank you ^_^
How do you get rit of pimples naturally?
Simple tips that could help you get rid of pimples.
- Keep you hands off of your face.
- Wash your face gently with Warm water and a soft wash cloth 2-3 times a day
- Baby Powder can work well in drying out your pimples and getting rid of them.
- Eat plenty of nutritional foods that are high in fiber, iron, protein, and zinc.
- Lastly see your doctor to treat you properly.
How do you take the fever out of a sunburn?
Usually a sunburn heal by itself if you protect your skin the time taken to heal. You can protect your skin by using a cream with sunshield or cover with clothes. You can protect your face by using a cap that makes shadow.
There are also creams on the market that are made to make healing faster or more effective, often called after-sun-lotions.
There are also pills and creams on the market that are made to get more permanent sun damage to heal. The number of these products are many, and figure by sveral names. You will easily find them by making searches like these at a search engine: product to heal skin sun damage, or: skin anti-aging product,
Personally I have found that some good quality oilve oil helps to avoid sun-burn and to spred up healing. i have also found that eating much fish makes my skin more robust to sun damage. I cannot however say if those things will work for all.
What would cause itching or burning sensations in the genital area?
May be a yeast infection or an STD talk to your doctor ASAP to get it checked out if it's a yeast infection they can prescribe something to treat it, if it's an STD it's better to find out sooner than later if it's something curable then no worries if not then you'll have to take certain precautions during your pregnancy....don't get stressed until you talk to your doctor hope everything works out for you, Good Luck God Bless and Congratulations on your little one!!!
Is acne a communicable disease?
no, that is very unlikely unless you have some kind of monstrous skin disease with some kind of name that the doctors tell you.
If your penis stink and itches sometimes what does this mean?
Don't worry about it. If you never had sexual contact, then your safe. It's natural. It could be that you are sweating from a hard workout, or it could mean that you haven't showered in days. Or it can mean you have an allergic reaction to the kind of soap or underwear you wear. But if none of these relate to you, and you recently had sex, then you should go to a doctor and get yourself checked out.
