Skin care

From ancient times till date, essential oils are in use to treat humans in a very natural way. Anxiety, aches, pains, acne, skin diseases and allergies can be well taken care of with the help of different essential oils. Essential oils that are used for allergies are basically highly concentrated non-water soluble chemicals that are obtained from nature. With the passing of time, the new generation has lost some of the wisdom of our previous generation about the ability to cure illness with the…

diaper skin rash. Chamomile oil has been used since time immemorial for its calming, soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits. Its potent therapeutic benefits come from its flowers. Chamomile oil is best blended in combination with other oils and bath products. It is proven to help skin irritations such as eczema because of flavonoids and acidic nature. Chamomile is rich in azulene, the active compound of Chamomile that provides its deep-blue color. Benefits of Chamomile Oil for the Skin…

wound over the area to be worked on, skin sensitivity conditions, menstruation, pregnancy, recent surgery or any other procedure done. After make-up application After care, monitoring and constant follow up are administered; to help with swelling, apply ice pack over the area. Do not touch with unsterile hands. Avoid strenuous activities or any other that causes you to perspire. Avoid any kind of water sports and going to the sauna until you are healed. When some skin peeling occurs, do not…

Description: Most skin growths are not cancerous, but they should all be closely watched, so that you are aware of changes that could be signs of cancer developing. How Do I Know If My Skin Growths Are Cancer? How Do I Tell the Difference Between Harmless and Harmful Skin Growths? Inset: Moles can darken harmlessly during puberty and pregnancy. Inset: Keloids are excessive scar tissue growths over healed wounds. Captions: Layers of skin A normal wart Seborrheic Keratosis Skin tags Cherry…

An abscess is a pus filled pocket or blister within the skin that may be caused by a number of different reasons such as; a sebaceous gland or sweat gland becomes obstructed, a hair follicle or a group of hair follicles becomes inflamed, or minor breaks and punctures in the skin allow bacteria to invade causing redness, warmth, pain, inflammation, and pus formation. This disturbance of the skin is no stranger to history as there have been documented cases of abscesses from before the Roman era…

Hospital acquired pressure ulcers are a large concern for any hospital facility due to treatment costs, reimbursement issues, and increase patient morbidity. The skin or underlying tissue becomes damaged by intense pressure when a patient has decreased mobility and is unable to move or change positions themselves. Common areas of skin damage related to pressure occur over bony areas such as the back, heels, hips, and sacrum. Pressure ulcers graded stage III or IV, are considered preventable…

Impetigo is the next skin disorder we will discuss. It is a highly contagious infection that creates red sores on the face area. It has more than 300,000 cases per year. Impetigo is mainly a skin infection in infants and children. How it spreads is by skin to skin contact. Some symptoms you want to look for is face sores around the nose or mouth. The only form of treatment is antibiotics which only shortens the time of infection. Ways to prevent impetigo is basic skin care to keep your skin…

Face Masks There are so many ways to take care of your skin and you always have the choice to take the best one for yourself. One of the most popular method taken by both men and women for grooming the face is face masks or face pack. Men, with about 15 percent more oilier skin as compared to women, need to cleanse and moisturize their face regularly to scrub off the dirt, pollutant and dead skins. Benefits of Face masks There are so many benefits associated with face packs. Let us go over them…

The topic of this report is going to be on the ringworm. A ringworm is a fungal infection that occurs on the top layer of the skin, known as the epidermis. They are distinguished by having rough reddened patches that form in circular designs or pattern, and can be spread from your face, all the way to the toes. The ringworm, also called dermatophytosis, is mainly caused by having direct and or indirect contact with a person, animal or object that is already infected with the disease, or one of…

the most common skin problems that babies have is diaper rash. This is a common irritation that typically involves warmth and redness with raise bumps. Baby’s skin is very sensitive, so the frequent rubbing and chapping can cause this problem. Among the common products used to deal with this problem is baby diaper rash cream. Baby diaper rash cream is a product used to treat skin irritations caused by diaper rash. It contains valuable ingredients to protect the baby’s delicate skin. Some creams…