Showing posts with label Skin Disorders. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Skin Disorders. Show all posts

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Treatment Of Skin Disorders

Treatment Of Skin Disorders
Skin disorders can be treated by a number of methods which have been proven to be effective. Types of treatment that abound include tropical treatment and herbal remedy. The treatment is based on the complete eradication of the cause of the skin disorders which is stress.



Herbal treatment



This is mainly in a method called ayurvedic treatment. Here, the principle of treatment is based on the elimination of stress because it is considered a major cause for skin disorder. In this type of treatment; the patient is advised to perform simple things such as maintaining regular sleeping pattern. Other important activities such as performing yoga, meditation and other breathing exercises can enable you to have a sense of tranquility. Ayurvedic soap, especially the one containing neem extract, is also good when washed with skin. The essential oils in this soap will scrub the skin and is also very soothing to it.



Purging



This method involves the removal of toxic substances that have found their way into the blood. The blood is cleansed and made pure again. Some of the supplements needed for purging include senna leaves; flex seeds, triaphala and psylian husks. The supplements are made in a form of paste and then mixed with either cow's milk, castor oil, resins or mango juice. There are foods that are recommended when using this method for the treatment, and which are curds, boiled vegetables, pumpkins, fruits and fruit juices. However, you are advised to keep as far away as east is from the west with the following foods: canned foods, animal fats, eggs and hot spicy foods.



Tropical drugs



Tropical drugs are very important in the treatment of skin disorders. The drugs are either taken orally or through an injection whereupon they are distributed throughout the body. Sometimes-and this happens rarely -an extra concentration of the drug is needed. This means it is injected right under the skin. This is referred to as intradermal injection.



Ointments



Although ointments are a proven method of dealing wit even stubborn skin maladies, they are usually messy, greasy and very difficult to wash off. They are only suited with the skin that needs appropriate lubrication or moisture. They are less irritating than creams lotions and solutions for open wounds.



There are also other methods of treating kin disorders such as baths and soaks, gels, and powders. Use the method that most suits your condition.






Monday, June 23, 2014

Common Skin Diseases

Common Skin Diseases
The largest organ of the human body is the skin. The function that the skin serves in the human body cannot be overlooked. It is through the skin that the human body is protected from the hazards of the harsh environment. We are protected from the ultra violet rays of the sun by the melanin in our skin which also gives the skin its pigmentation. Pigmentation is different in different races; which makes some people darker than others. The skin helps to regulate the body's temperature by sweating, which cools the body. Sweat is also form of waste removal from the human body.



The skin is subject to skin disease if not taken care of well, if a person comes across an allergen or due to genetic predisposition. Protecting the skin from the rays of the sun is one way of preventing skin disease. The rays of the sun are harmful in large amounts and can lead to skin cancer and sunburn. Stay indoors on a hot day or wear a hat. Better yet, you can apply some sunscreen on your way out. Other common skin diseases are eczema dermatitis, herpes and warts.



You are susceptible to getting warts on your skin if you walk barefoot and on wet surfaces. They mostly affect the soles of the feet and the palms of the fingers. It is caused by a virus. A red itchy skin is a sign of dermatitis. Dermatitis is caused by an allergen. If you are allergic to any substance, you need to steer clear of the allergen to prevent a reaction which could cause your skin to get rashes.



The above four diseases are common since they are spread by contact. Other skin diseases like vitiligo and skin cancer are not spread by contact and a person will more often get it due to genetics. Skin cancer is curable through chemotherapy if diagnosed in the early stages. Vitiligo is not curable and is accompanied by depression and other psychological effects due to the effect it has on the physical appearance of the person. It manifests itself as irregular loss of pigmentation on the skin, which advances to other parts of the body thus altering the appearance of the sufferer. It can be hidden by makeup in the early stages.



Living a healthy lifestyle is the best way to prevent skin disease. Eat a balanced diet and drink lots of water. Avoid smoking and cleanse the skin several times a day. Use moisturizer on the skin to keep it soft and supple