Eczema

“Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete?” The poem “The Rose that Grew from Concrete” written by Tupac Shakur, in 1999 was published long after Madam CJ Walker passed, but screams her life story. Many people will be surprised that one of the first American women to become a self-made millionaire was an African American named Madam CJ Walker, also known as Sarah Breedlove. Many will also be uprised that the same person is from a small rural town called, Delta,…

Summary The Scientific journal article I chose was about the Skeletal System disease, Rickets. This article delves into cases that prove “Children with disorders characterized by extensive cutaneous scaling, especially those with pigmented skin, are at increased risk of developing vitamin D deficiency and clinical rickets.” (K. Chouhan, 2011) Throughout this journal article there is a plethora of scientific data that proves having these characteristics in any of their forms heighten the risk…

17 Fun Facts About Microdermabrasion Skin Treatment Summary: Microdermabrasion is and amazing skin treatment that removes signs of ageing and make your skin look young and fresh. With microdermabrasion treatment, you can look beautiful and attractive in no time. Let’s check out some interesting fun facts about Microdermabrasion. Main Content: Microdermabrasion is an amazing anti-ageing treatment that can make you look a lot fresh, young and beautiful. Let’s take a look at some fun fact about…

Dry Skin Remedies, Truth and Myth There are many truth and myths attached with the topic dry skin. A lot has been said and a lot has been tried but your most attempts to get rid of dry skin fails. The reason is simply behind the practices of truth and myth. You follow what seems good for dry skin remedies but have you ever tried to look beyond the suggestion and tried to find if it is true or just a myth? Let’s have a sneak peek to the truths and myths regarding the treatment of dry skin flakes,…

Some infections like athlete's' foot or eczema may also lead to cellulitis. The two most frequent causes for cellulitis are Streptococcus as well as Staphylococcus aureus (Woodruff, 2015); and both are common skin infecting bacteria. In most cases, doctors are able to diagnose cellulitis based…

perspective. Examples of these include the use of probiotics and anti-IgE pharmacotherapy. These studies are nonspecific, because they are independent from the allergen. Probiotics are believed to cause immunological changes that can treat and prevent eczema and food allergies. They are being investigated in mouse models. Studies regarding anti-IgE pharmacotherapy are limited, but the reasoning behind them are their potential ability to lower sensitivity by reducing IgE antibodies in a patient’s…

How Food Allergies Are Treated Managing your food allergy can be frustrating when you eat at a restaurant or eat food someone else has prepared. The best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid your triggers. That means you need to constantly read food labels and ask about ingredients in food. It's important to do so since you can't predict if your symptoms will be mild or severe after an exposure. Since it isn't possible to eliminate allergens with complete certainty at all times, you…

promises to offer you with quality and reliability when it comes to your skincare necessities. According to the manufacturer, the brand provides a formula that helps to repair, improve, and relief skin problems. These include redness, aging, irritation, eczema, and more. Additionally, this formula purports to keep your skin hydrated and moisturized when used regularly. It is developed into one of the most comprehensive and effective skincare systems currently available in the market. What is in…

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…

Skin is the largest organ in our body that serves a lot of important functions. Firstly, it acts as a protective barrier against mechanical injury, loss of body fluids, chemicals, particles, microbes and UV radiation. [1] It also provides sensation for touch, temperature, pressure and pain. [1] Besides, it allows mobility by providing a surface for grip. [1] It also has a role in homeostasis of body temperature. [1] Next, it is involved in production of vitamin D, and has an immunity function…