by John Traven
Psoriasis, a chronic skin disease, is a common condition that causes red skin with thick silvery scales. Approximately 2 to 3 percent of the population is affected by it. It can occur at any age, but most commonly develops in the 20s. You can not catch it from another person or give it to someone - it is not contagious.
There are many different types of psoriasis. The most common type is plaque psoriasis, also called psoriasis vulgaris. Other types include guttate psoriasis, pustular psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, psoriasis arthritis, and erythrodermic psoriasis.
What causes psoriasis? The exact cause is not known, but many different factors contribute to its occurrence. These factors may include heredity, infections, immune system abnormality, injuries to the skin, and environmental factors.
One of the common symptoms of psoriasis is thickening, scaling and redness of the skin. These patches may itch or burn and are usually found on knees, elbows, hands, arms, trunk, or scalp. Abnormal fingernails can also appear.
How is psoriasis treated? That depends on the type of psoriasis and its severity. There is a wide variety of treatments available, but no single one will work for everyone.
Topical (medicated ointments or creams), light (phototherapy) and systemic (medications) treatments are the 3 basic treatment options for psoriasis.
There is also a wide variety of alternative treatments that are becoming more and more popular. These include acupuncture, homeopathy, water therapies, traditional chinese medicine, herbology, magnets, epsom salt, neem oil, osteopathy, and climatotherapy just to name a few.
Working out regularly and a healthy and balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables and grains can also be of great help. On the other hand, of course, smoking, heavy drinking, junk food and a general unhealthy lifestyle can only worsen the problem.
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August 05 2009 | Skin Care | No Comments »
by Stephen Harris
Few conditions can be uglier than acne. This skin diseases has been the nightmare of many generations of teens. Even lots of grown-ups had to face it for their whole life. Acne is stubborn and sometimes it cannot be cured, no matter what treatments are tried.
Adult people who are tired of paying for expensive drugs, treatments and procedures, start investigating homemade acne treatments as the final salvation for their poor skin. Face masks with natural products such as hone, cucumber or apple are known for their good results in some cases of severe acne.
No remedy should be attempted without first asking your physician. If you try everything you hear about on your skin, you may end up with even more pimples, bigger inflammations and more frequent outbreaks.
Never squeeze your pimples. They can easily get infected and you'll have to bear ugly scars for he rest of your life. Blackheads squeezing can have the same effects, so let those alone, too. Use a scrubbing gel if you really want to get rid of them.
Medical acne solutions are of several types: antibacterials, for eliminating bacteria, comedolytics for opening and cleaning the pores, and anti inflammatories.
Anti-inflammatory medication will reduce swallowing, while antioxidants such as vitamins and minerals will accelerate the healing of your wounds and protect your skin against free radicals. Free radicals are responsible for aging human cells.
Never ever try to apply pressure on your pimples, in the attempt of getting them emptied of their content. This operation leaves permanent marks. Even cosmetic surgery may have a hard time in getting you rid of those scars. It is better to prevent this from happening.
What you eat may influence your acne outbreaks. Try to switch to a healthier way of life, with plenty of fruit and vegetables. Drink about 6-8 glasses of water every day and don't forget to wash your face thoroughly every evening.
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February 18 2009 | Acne | 1 Comment »