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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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i have been on erythromycin for about 10 days now and it has made my face ALOT worse the last few days nut my derm said that is normal and it should get better soon.
Hurting rash around groan and thigh?
Sounds like thrush but you need to get It checked out by a doctor only they can make a true diagnoses.
How fast does smallpox spread?
each person would infect 25-30 people in modern day society, it would also multiply about 5-10 every day
seborrheic keratosis
Cold Sores.
The neutrogena wave!!Ha ha i am a twelve year old girl that had pimples on my forehead, and now their almost completely gone after a few days!!Now im treating the scars with mederma cream.
What can i use for pruritus vulvae have suffered itching for 2 yrs and am scarred from itching?
By Mayo Clinic staff
Lichen sclerosus (LI-kun skluh-RO-sus) is an uncommon condition that creates patchy, white skin that's thinner than normal. Lichen sclerosus may affect skin on any part of your body, but most often involves skin of the vulva or skin around the anus.
Lichen sclerosus in genital area
When they do occur, lichen sclerosus symptoms may include:
- Itching (pruritus), which can be severe
- Discomfort, which is generally greater if lichen sclerosus appears on or around your genital or anal areas
- Smooth white spots on your skin that may grow into blotchy, wrinkled patches
- Tenderness of the affected areas of your skin
- Easy bruising or tearing
- In severe cases, bleeding, blistering or ulcerated lesions
- Painful intercourse
The uncomfortable itching and scarring that accompanies severe lichen sclerosus may narrow the vaginal opening and affect the ability or desire to have sexual intercourse.
If this sounds like what you have, you need to see a doctor, as there is no over the counter product that can take care of this. A gynecologist that specializes in pelvic( vaginal) reconstruction or a dermatologist(wouldn't be my first choice) is your best bet. I hope this helps you.
Is it normal to get new bumps after treatment of scabies?
The only answer I have seen is that you should not be getting any new ones beyond 48 hours post-treatment. (Univ. of Iowa Hospitals & other websites.)
Little white lumps like pimples only on the upper arms and upper legs on a toddler?
i have no answer but my grandchildren have them too. as did my brother and i as toddlers. we took my youngest grandson to the doc yesterday, he says it is clogged pours and that it goes away. i dont really care for this doc, he thinks everything is nothing. but i would love to know what it is and if it can be treated.
What could have cause my six year old daughter to get a rash on her face after vomiting?
maybe what she ate
she was allergic to it
and it was some kind of al
What is a home remedy for cat acne?
well there really is no home remedy-cat acne is sometimes caused by an allergic reaction my 1 yr old cat had acne we took her to the vet and got her some medication for it and also she got a cortizone shot the acne was gone within the week :] hope this helps
What does it mean if your dog has dry skin red bumps hair loss and dandruff?
There are a number of things that could cause this, or a combination of things. This could be an allergy, either environmental or food. Or it could be a staph or a yeast infection, and your dog could also have an allergy to fleas. The dry skin and dandruff (depending on the cause) is sometimes treated with a supplement containing vitaman E and Omega 6 fatty acids, with other ingredients essential for a healthy coat. Derm Caps is the brand our vet prefers, and comes in capsule form or liquid, that is mixed into their food. But you really need to have your vet examine the dog for a proper diagnosis and treatment. If it's a staph or yeast infection, it could get much worse, and lead to complications.
Itching is often the only symptom noticed by a woman who suffers from ICP. The itching will typically increase in severity until either treatment is implemented or delivery takes place. The itching is often more pronounced on the bottom of the hands and feet and will increase with blood flow. Although itching sounds like a minor symptom, to a woman who suffers with ICP, it can be a life hindering problem. Loss of sleep, loss of appetite, and an inability to perform normal daily tasks can be a result of the intense itching! Please keep in mind that some itching is normal in pregnancy. ICP itching is usually distinguished by the fact that a woman will itch all over her entire body. Some women scratch themselves so frantically that they make themselves bleed. It is important to note that itching is often overlooked by doctors because of the fact that it is often a normal side affect of pregnancy. If a woman finds herself itching more than normal, it is important she request a Serum Bile Acid test as soon as possible. Dark Urine
The biochemical reactions that take place during ICP often create darker colored urine. You might notice that after you urinate that the toilet looks much darker than normal. This can be a sign of dehydration, but can be caused by ICP as well. Jaundice Although it is more uncommon to have jaundice in the mother, it does sometimes occur during ICP. If you notice a pale yellow appearance to the skin or eyes, please seek medical attention. Fatigue
Although fatigue is very common all throughout pregnancy, ICP can also cause fatigue due to the large role the liver plays in the metabolization process. ICP an also cause fatigue through stress, loss of sleep, and the malabsorption of some vitamins and minerals. Premature Labor
Another possible sign and symptom of ICP is the onset of premature labor. Early delivery in mothers with ICP is encouraged, but delivering too early can be dangerous. You may wish to talk to your doctor about taking precautions such as taking a steroid shot to help the baby with developing his or her lungs. Symptoms NOT Usually Associated With ICP
A rash is not usually associated with ICP, although one many develop that is caused by all the scratching. Some women report having splotchy, red, hot to-the-touch, hands and feet. It is not normal for ICP to worsen after delivery. If this happens, more testing should be done to rule an underlying liver disorder. However, it should be noted that in severe cases of cholestasis or after repeated cases, it can take several months for liver functions to return to normal. Some women have reported it taking as long as a full year for blood work to return to pre-ICP levels.
No rash but I am itchy all over torso and lower legs.?
It can be due to mites.
They can be present on your bed.
What is the treatment for VITILIGO?
As regards Cure in vitiligo, Different people use the term »Cure« in different context. Some use this term for complete eradication of illness from the body, while others are concerned only with re-pigmentation of the existing spots.
If you mean complete eradication of the disease from you system, that is a tricky matter. Vitiligo results from a derangement of your normal defense mechanisms against infection. The body starts producing antibodies against pigment producing cells of its own skin. No definite causes are known, and so are the remedies. This is a generalized abnormality of your immune system, and there are currently no acceptable permanent means to halt this process.
The damage to pigment producing cells manifests as patches of skin, which have reduced, or no pigment. This is what bothers you, us and every one else.
You cannot cure or halt it, but you can manage the local manifestations (white patches) using topical or oral treatments.
If you disease is not widespread, and is limited you can go for a topical treatment. The one I used and found beneficial is the once form where I got this material.
VITILIGO (Safed Daag)
I have completed my graduation B.A.M.S (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicines and Surgery) from Haridwar Gurukul Kangri. I have completed my M.D. in Lucknow University and I am practising in Lucknow and working with different pharmaceutical company as technical adviser and promoter. I have also worked as Lecturer, Reader & Professor in different Ayurvedic College. This is some information about Vitiligo (Safed Daag):
This is a non-infectious disorder of skin; where white lesions (Patches) are formed. Vitiligo is caused by stoppage of melanin (Colour pigment) formation by melanin producing cell, melanocyte; as a result depigmented macules are formed.
These macules may vary in size and shape and can be located in any part of body even on mucus membrane of lips and genitals
The common areas affected are face; hand; feet; axillae; groins; trunk.
The areas which are subjected to friction and trauma are usually involved; and anywhere in skin white depigmented Scar is formed Vitiligo can also be precipitated due to these causative factors:
1. Persistant pressure of string of underwear or in a person who wear tight string of under wear
2. Use of plastic slippers (over dorsa of feet)Plastic Bindi and Rubber gloves
3. Use of rubber brassieres
In Ayurveda all the skin ailments are usually described under the head "Kusth"
Vitiligo in Ayurveda classical text is described as "Svitra" or "SHVETA KUSTH" while classifying Kusth in its 18 main types; Ancient Ayurvedic Erudite had omitted Vitiligo due to its non infectious nature
The lesion of Vitiligo is painless and remains sensory unlike leprosy.
Except the cosmetic defect Vitiligo is an absolutely harmless disease.
TREATMENT
There is a common myth about the Vitiligo that it cannot be cured but contrary to this; remarkable repigmentation can be achieved in every patient and its spread can be arrested; provided that patient follows dietary restrictions and take appropriate treatment for prescribed duration.
A proper assessment of known causative factor of Vitiligo; such as plastic slippers; gloves; and other plastic materials; pressure or traumas is very mandatory and if any such factor instruct patient to discard them.
The Ayurvedic concept regarding the treatment of Vitiligo is comprehensive
Both Sodhan (Purifications) and Saman Chikitsa is being advocated for the treatment
Sodhan is chiefly performed with liquid extract of Kakoudambur (FICUS HISPIDA) with sugar lump.
Saman Chikitsa is mainly composed of:
A. KASTHA AUSHADHI (Herbal drugs )
B. RAS AUSHADHI (Herbo- mineral drugs)
A. In group of Kastha Aushadhi there are mainly 2 types of drugs:
1. Photo Sensitizing Drugs
2. Blood purifiers
1) Photo sensitizing drugs: It includes Psoralea corylifolia (Bavachi) Ammi Majus (Aatri lal) Semicarpus anacardium (Marking nut) and Ficus hispida (Kakoudambur).These Drugs are used locally as well as systemically with sun exposure.
Sun exposure is usually advised after 3 hours of oral administration; and 45 minutes of local application of the medicines at least for 10 minutes. These drugs are given once a day during daytime only; because without sun exposure these drugs cannot initiate repigmentation.
2) Blood Purifiers : As Svitra (Vitiligo) is a disease of Rakta Vikrati(Auto immune disorder)Therefore blood purifying drugs like Curcuma longa ; Eclipta Alba ;Tinospora Cordifolia ; Hemidascus indicus ; Acacia catechu ;Acaranthes aspera are used to redress the blood morbidity.
B. Ras Aushadhi (Herbo-mineral drugs): It includes chiefly Ras Manikya, Taal Sindur, Sameer Pannag Ras, and Talkeshwar Ras. These drugs act like an Immuno Supressant and usually used in those patient where spread of disease is very fast to arrest the spread of disease.
TAMRA Bhasm; KASHISH Bhasm; are also used to initiate repigmentation.
After initiation of repigmentation; treatment must be continued till the desired complete repigmentation of all the lesions is achieved. But some stubborn lesions especially of mucosal surface of palms and fingers tips; sometimes respond very poorly or incomplete.
These residual repigmented area can be subjected to camouflage .For this Paste made from Mehndi (Henna) leaves is applied to affected area or lotion made from root of Plumbago Zeylenica in absolute alcohol is painted over skin. This impart natural colour which last for two or four days.
Why does your calf keep losing more hair after it has been treated for ringworm?
Because it may not be ringworm after all. It could be mange, a different type of skin condition than ringworm which causes hair to fall off.
How can you get rid of this huge pimple on face fast?
They make these things called a Zeno, which is pretty much an electric zit zapper. Its really small so you can put it in your purse and take it to work or school and use it if you get a huge zit unexpectedly. The Zeno has a little dent thing that you put over the zit and press the button, and the Zeno delivers a blast of heat to kill the bacteria in your skin really fast.
But they're kind of expensive.. So since heat kills pimples and helps loosen blackheads/pores, another thing you can do is heat up a wet washcloth in the microwave for however long it takes to get really hot, but not hot enough to burn when you try to pick it up. Then you fold it or whatever and place the hothothot washcloth over the zit for a few minutes and that might reduce swelling, redness or the size of the pimple. If you're not happy with the results just keep heating up the washcloth and putting it back on your face until you at least see a little difference.
I assure you that both my solutions work.
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How do you get rid of pimples marks in 2 days naturally?
you push it with imbetween your two fingernails to pop it. it wont go away at first but you will see this gooey stuff that comes out called pus. it is a liquid that is inside of the pimple. it wont go away right then but if you squeeze it a little it will all come out eventually. then you wait a day. then a scab forms then it just falls off. and if it don't fall off then you can easliy pick at it and it will come off. that's what happened with me so i hope it works. by the way i have done this plenty of times so trust me it don't hurt when you pop it.
