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Shingles is a kind of skin rash| Facial skin problems

Posted by Mumtaz khan
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
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Shingles( Herpes zoster):

Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox and can be spread to people who have not had chickenpox.
Shingles is a skin rash caused by a nerve and skin inflammation from the same virus that previously caused chickenpox. This virus is called the varicella zoster virus (VZV) and belongs to the herpes family of viruses. After an individual has chickenpox, this virus lives dormant in the nervous system and is never fully cleared from the body. Under certain circumstances, such as emotional stress, immune deficiency (from AIDS or chemotherapy), or with cancer, the virus reactivates and causes shingles. In most cases of shingles, however, a cause for the reactivation of the virus is never found. Anyone who has ever had chickenpox is at risk for the development of shingles, although it occurs most commonly in people over the age of 60. It has been estimated that up to 1,000,000 cases of shingles occur each year in the U.S.

Causes of Shingles:

A number of factors increase your risk of reactivating the dormant varicella zoster virus and developing shingles including:
  • Being an older adult with a history of having had chickenpox who has not gotten the shingles vaccination
  • Having a condition that weakens the immune system, such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, chemotherapy, or an organ transplant. Having a weakened or impaired immune system also increases the risk for having recurring episodes of shingles.
  • Recent illness
  • Stress

Treatment of Shingles:

There is no cure for shingles, but treatment may shorten the length of illness and prevent complications. Treatment options include:
  • Antiviral medicines to reduce the pain and duration of shingles.
  • Pain medicines, antidepressants, and topical creams to relieve long-term pain.

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Psoriasis- a facial skin problem|Treatment for Psoriasis| Get rid off Psoriasis.

Posted by Mumtaz khan
Saturday, 28 July 2012
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Psoriasis:

              The name psoriasis is from Ancient Greek, meaning roughly "itching condition" (psora "itch" + -sis "action, condition").
Psoriasis  is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin. It occurs when the immune system mistakes the skin cells as a pathogen, and sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis is not contagious. However, psoriasis has been linked to an increased risk of stroke, and treating high blood lipid levels may lead to improvement.There are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular, and erythrodermic.
Signs and symptoms of psoriasis :
  • Plaques of red, inflamed skin, often covered with loose, silver-colored scales. These plaques may be itchy and painful and sometimes crack and bleed. In severe cases, the plaques will grow and merge into one another, covering large areas.
  • Disorders of the fingernails and toenails, including discoloration and pitting of the nails. The nails may also begin to crumble or detach from the nail bed.
  • Scaly plaques on the scalp.
  • Small areas of bleeding where the involved skin is scratched.

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Rosacea|What is rosacea|Signs and symptoms of rosacea.

Posted by Mumtaz khan
Thursday, 12 July 2012
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Rosacea- a kind of skin problem


Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition which principally affects the face. Rosacea causes facial redness and produces small, red, pus-filled pustules (bumps). Rosacea worsens with time if left untreated. It is often mistaken for acne or eczema, or some other skin allergy.
Approximately 1 in every 20 Americans - 14 million people - are estimated to be affected with rosacea. As it is frequently misdiagnosed the incidence may be a lot higher. A Gallup survey revealed that 78% of Americans do not know anything about rosacea, its symptoms or what to do about it.
The following lists the signs and symptoms through a classification system that rosacea experts created. To be diagnosed with rosacea, a person must have at least one of the primary features. They also tend to have several secondary features. 

Primary Features of Rosacea 

The following are the primary features of rosacea, and a person must have one or more of these on the mid-face. 
Flushing that comes and goes
Persistent flushing
Bumps and pimples
Visible blood vessels
While having one or more of these features does not mean a person has rosacea, without one of these features a diagnosis of rosacea is rare.

Secondary Features of Rosacea

Rosacea sufferers with primary features also tend to have one or more of the following signs and symptoms, which are the secondary features. However, some people may experience only one or more of these secondary features:
Burning or stinging of facial skin
Raised red patches
Appearance of dry skin
Facial swelling
Eye problems, such as burning or itching, sties or chalazia (cyst of the eyelid)
One or more primary feature (listed above) on another area of the body
Thickening of the skin, such as rhinophyma, which is a thickening of the skin on the nose.

Four Subtypes of Rosacea: 
Rosacea experts created four distinct subtypes (when primary and secondary features commonly occur together). They agree that rosacea patients may have the signs and symptoms of more than one subtype at the same time. 

Subtype 1: Facial Redness, Flushing, Visible Blood Vessles
Subtype: Erythematotelangiectatic type rosacea
Signs and symptoms:
Flushing and persistent redness of the central face (main characteristicc) 
Visible blood vessels often seen
Swelling of the central face
Stinging and burning sensations
Dry skin, roughness or scaling
A history of flushing (This alone is common among patients with this subtype. 

Subtype 2: Bumps and Pus-filled Lesions
Subtype: Papulopustular rosacea
Signs and symptoms:
Acne-like bumps and pus-filled lesions form, which is why this subtype is often called “acne rosacea.” The breakouts tend to come and go and may appear along with persistent facial redness, primarily on the central face.
Burning and stinging sensations may occur 
Visible blood vessels may be present

Subtype 3: Thickening Skin
Subtype: Phymatous rosacea
Signs:
Thickening skin
Irregular skin texture and enlarging skin, especially of the nose—may also occur on the chin, forehead, cheeks and ear
Visible blood vessels or large pores may appear in the affected area 
This subtype frequently occurs with or follows another subtype.

Subtype 4: Eye Problems
Subtype: Ocular rosacea

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Home remedy for comedones| Treatment for Whitehead and Blackhead

Posted by Mumtaz khan
Saturday, 7 July 2012
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 What are Comedones?




Whiteheads, also known as milia or closed comedones, are hard white bumps caused by the collection of oil and dead skin cells inside pores. True whiteheads are not hard or swollen, and they do not contain pus. If a clogged pore is covered with skin, it is a whitehead, but if the pore opens to the skin's surface, it oxidizes and becomes a blackhead. The key to skin care for acne is consistency. An overnight cure has not been found. But using good skin care methods aids in the daily, steady improvement of follicle health. Since acne is not caused by eating certain foods, restricting the diet is not helpful. Since it is also not caused by "dirty" skin, excessively scrubbing does not help and can even make the skin more irritated.
The best skin care for comedones consists of once-a-day cleansing with a mild soap or facial scrub to aid in the removal of excess sebum and dead skin cells. Oil-based makeup should not be used since these can contribute to the buildup of oil in the follicles.

Water-based makeup labeled as non-comedogenic can be used safely. Treatment for White head and Black head: One of the most effective methods you can use to get rid of whiteheads at home consists of steaming your face over a basin of boiling water for five to 10 minutes.
Steaming opens the pores and allows the blemish to drain more easily. After steaming, you can gently push the whitehead out of the pore. This requires delicacy, as you may cause scars or broken veins if you try to force out a stubborn whitehead.
Apple cider vinegar – Believed to help normalize your skin's natural pH balance, apple cider vinegar may help with all types of blemishes, including whiteheads. For the best results, dab the liquid onto the affected area just after steaming, or just after washing your face with a mild cleanser. Do not rinse.
 Honey – Honey contains antibacterial properties believed to help improve acne, including blackheads and whiteheads. Apply honey directly to problem areas after thoroughly cleansing the skin. Leave on for about 10 minutes, and rinse off with warm water.
 Lemon juice – Lemon juice dries excess oil and may help expedite the healing of whiteheads and other pimples. Wipe fresh lemon juice onto your whiteheads with a cotton ball just before bedtime. The blemish may disappear by morning. If not, repeat until each night until it's gone.

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Treatment for tanned skin|How to remove skin tan

Posted by Mumtaz khan
Wednesday, 6 June 2012
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HOME REMEDY FOR REMOVING SUN TAN

Curd is one of the best remedy to reduce tan. Apply curd on face for 5 min and wash it off.

For more effectve results add turmeric to curd and leave it on for 20 min, as turmeric is a natural bleach, this will make skin fairer.

Tomato is also known for reducing tan, rub it all over your face and wash after 15 min with luke warm water.

Mix sandalwood powder with coconut oil and almond oil to make a paste. Apply this paste on your skin and leave it for half an hour before washing off with cold water.

Apply cucumber juice on your face for 10 minutes after tanning.  Vitamin C in cucumber juice can moisturize your skin naturally and help you improve your skin tone.  You can also rub freshly cut slices of cucumber on your skin.
  
An effective home remedy to cure the problem of dark skin would be to mix 1 tsp of milk powder, 1 tsp of honey, 1 tsp of lemon juice and ½ tsp of almond oil. Make a paste and apply this on the face. Apart from removing the tan, it would also make the skin shine. 

It is advisable to increase in the intake of water. The more water you have the more toxins flush out from the body and hence have better glowing skin. As per the diet, include whole cereals, vegetables, fruits, pulses etc into your diet.

Take some oatmeal along with curd and tomato juice. Apply this mixture on the face and keep it for about 20 minutes. Wash your face with cold water.

Potato acts as a very good bleaching agent. Slice a potato and keep them over the face. This would lighten the marks.

Bridal make-up tips|Beauty tips for brides

Posted by Mumtaz khan
Monday, 28 May 2012
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BRIDAL MAKE UP :
  • The bride is the queen! She must calm down and realise that there are others in the family to take care of the wedding, or hire a wedding planner, as stress leads to pimples/acne which leave marks and are difficult to take care of just before the wedding. The bride must learn to put her feet up and enjoy. 

  • When you are stressed your eating habits go awry. You have a chocolate every night while reading a book. Chocolates can make you put on all the extra kilos. Avoid fattening foods such as this and oily snacks like pakoras. 
  • Moisturize your entire body to keep it soft
  •   Apply sunscreen to all exposed body parts
  •  If you are planning on bleaching your face, your neck and back too to get the same even skin tone
  • Apply ubtan twice a week to your body
  • No matter how busy you are, you must grab a bottle of water when you feel thirsty, have lots of juices, nimbu paani, ice tea et al to keep the body hydrated. Avoid caffeine, it dehydrates the system.

  • Have green veggies. Make yourself a colourful bowl of salad and season with herbs and garlic—it will prevent water retention and bloating. No amount of artificial makeup can make your skin glow if it is not rejuvenated from within. 
  • Do not experiment with, new products like a cheap eye liners. It can lead to a swollen upper eye lid. Always use good, branded products. 

  • Visit a professional makeup artist. You can’t analyse how the makeup would look against lighting. Don’t over-do makeup; it shouldn’t look like you have painted your face with colours.

  • Get proper sleep. Late nights and lack of sleep can lead to under eye dark circles and make you look dull. 

  • Don’t go for a girls vacation before the wedding and come back tanned. The tan looks especially bad on the dark complexioned as the skin gets darker. Don’t bleach the body to get rid of the tan, it spoils the skin. 
  • Drink 10 glasses of water everyday
  • Eat 3-4 oranges every day. This will give you your daily doze of vitamin C essential for healthy skin
  • Cleanse, Tone and moisturize once in the morning and once at night
  • Apply sunscreen of spf 15 or higher everyday 20 minutes before getting out in the sun
  • Carry an umbrella and use it as a sunshade
  • Exfoliate twice a week followed by face mask suited to your skin tone
  •  If you can afford going to the beauty parlor, get a facial done once a month
  •  Apply ubtan twice a week
  •  Do some kind of exercise 20 minutes everyday
  •  Keep stress level at minimum, You stress and your skin will have acne and blackheads
  •  Get your last facial done 4-5 days before your wedding day

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Treatment for Melasma or Skin pigmentation| Hyperpigmentation

Posted by Mumtaz khan
Friday, 25 May 2012
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What is Melasma?


Melasma generally occurs when estrogen and/or progesterone stimulate pigmentation hormones, causing dark brown or grey, irregular sized patches on the face. The condition, also called chloasma or the mask of pregnancy, occurs most frequently in darker skinned women, but can also occur in lighter-skinned people of both sexes.
 Melasma is primarily seen among women who are pregnant, taking birth control pills or using hormone replacement therapy. In general, the patches on the skin appear over time, and at first may resemble small moles. The patches are located on the cheeks, forehead and nose, and their irregularity in shape indicates the condition. When a pregnancy ends or hormone treatment is discontinued, the patches usually disappear in a few months.


Symptoms:

Melasma doesn't cause any other symptoms besides skin discoloration but may be of great cosmetic concern.

Melasma treatment:

The principle treatment options include topical hypopigmenting agents, chemical peels, laser therapy and superficial dermabrasion. Treatment involves sun blocks, bleach, and time. First-line therapy for melasma should consist of fixed triple combinations. Where patients have either sensitivity to the ingredients or a triple combination therapy is unavailable, other compounds with dual ingredients (hydroquinone plus glycolic acid) or single agents (4% hydroquinone, 0.1% retinoic acid, or 20% azelaic acid) may be considered as an alternative. In patients who failed to respond to therapy, options for second-line therapy include peels either alone or in combination with topical therapy. Lasers should rarely be used in the treatment of this skin condition. I am not aware of a melasma cure. A combination of tretinoin cream and a bleaching cream containing hydroquinone may be helpful in fading some types of melasma. Occasionally, chemical peels or topical steroid cream can be helpful. In severe cases, laser treatment can be used to remove the dark pigment. For temporary help, make up can be used. Salicylic acid peels are not effective in the treatment of melasma when added to twice-daily 4% hydroquinone cream.

Home Remedies for Melasma

This skin disorder can be treated in the home by using simple remedies for melasma. So we are presenting some of the simple and effective home remedies for melasma.

  • Hydroquinone

      Apply hydroquinone 4% cream on the face daily twice for melasma treatment.

  • Suncreen

      Using sunscreen, helps a lot in the melasma treatment. You can apply shade lotion SPF 45 sun screen on the face each morning for the treatment of melasma.

  • Oil mixture

      Lavender oil mixed with tea tree oil should be applied on the affected areas at least 4-5 times a day. You can find the improvement within a week. This is an effective melasma treatment.

  • Aloe vera oil

      Apply the mixture of evening primrose oil, Vitamin E, and some aloe vera oil once a week to make the skin smooth and reduce the discoloration. This melasma cure is very effective.

  • Apple cider vinegar

      Apple cider vinegar should be used to wash the skin affected with melasma. This reduces the excessive oil and hyperpigmentation. Vinegar helps in whitening of the skin. This is one of the best melasma treatment.

  • Onion juice

      Onion juice mixed with equal amount of apple cider vinegar applied daily twice on the pigmentation helps to treat melasma. This is an useful home remedy for melasma.

  • Lemon

     Lemon juice is also very beneficial in melasma. The spots will fade away on applying lemon juice.

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