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Thursday, January 3, 2019

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

ROSACEA

Rosacea

Rosacea (ro-zay-sha) is a common, acne-like benign inflammatory skin disease of adults, with a worldwide distribution. Rosacea is estimated to affect approximately 45 million worldwide.

The main symptoms and signs of rosacea include red or pink facial skin, small dilated blood vessels, small red bumps sometimes containing pus, cysts, and pink or irritated eyes. Many people who have rosacea may just assume they have very sensitive skin that blushes or flushes easily.

Rosacea is considered an incurable auto-inflammatory skin condition. The symptoms and signs of rosacea tend to come and go. The skin may be clear for weeks, months, or years and then erupt again.

Rosacea is not contagious or infectious!

Symptoms

Rosacea risk factors include fair skin, English, Irish, or Scottish heredity, easy blushing, and having other family members with rosacea (called "positive family history"). Additional risk factors include female gender, menopause, and being 30-50 years of age.

Typical signs and symptoms of rosacea include:

facial flushing

blushing

skin redness (erythema)

burning

red bumps and pustules

small cysts, and

thickening of the facial tissue, especially the nose.

Some of the triggers:

dairy, including yogurt, sour cream, cheese (except cottage cheese)

alcohol, including red wine, beer, vodka, gin, bourbon, and champagne

chocolate

soy sauce

yeast extract

eggplants, avocados, spinach

some beans and pods, including lima, navy or peas

citrus fruits, including tomatoes, bananas, red plums, raisins, or figs; and

spicy and temperature hot foods.

Treatment

There are many treatment choices for rosacea depending on the severity and extent of symptoms. Available medical treatments include antibacterial washes, topical creams, antibiotic pills, lasers, pulsed-light therapies and photodynamic therapy.

Mild rosacea may not necessarily require treatment if the individual is not bothered by the condition. More resistant situations may require a combination approach, using several of the treatments at the same time. Eg.prescription sulfa facial wash twice a day, applying an antibacterial cream morning and night, and taking an oral antibiotic for flares.

Rosacea skin tends to be fairly sensitive and may easily flare with self-treatment or common acne therapies. Any home treatment or attempts for natural remedies should be approached with some caution. As with any rosacea therapy, some people may experience sensitivity or irritation with treatment. Several possible natural remedies, including dilute vinegar cleansing and green tea applications, may be useful in rosacea.

Gentle daily facial massage may help reduce swelling and inflammation. Use a circular motion with your fingers starting on the central part of the face and work toward the ears.

Many other alternative therapies — including colloidal silver, emu oil, laurelwood and oregano oil — have been touted as possible ways to treat rosacea. But at this stage no evidence supports the idea that any of these substances are effective.

When researching natural remedies we recommend you use reputable medical sites.

Natural Remedies

Avoid triggers. Know what tends to cause flare-ups for you and avoid those triggers. Keep a diary to help track your rosacea.

Protect your face. Apply sunscreen daily. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Take other steps to protect your skin, such as wearing hats and avoiding midday sun. In cold, windy weather, wear a scarf or ski mask.

Treat your skin gently. Don't rub or touch your face too much. Use a gentle cleanser and moisturize frequently. Avoid products that contain alcohol or other skin irritants.

Apply makeup. Some makeup products and techniques may help reduce the appearance of skin redness. For example, apply green-tinted makeup before a light liquid foundation. Or try a light dusting of green-tinted facial powder.

Diet

A sensible diet is important. Foods with polyphenols have been shown to help improve general health and skin health. Polyphenols improve the gut flora and fauna which impact the skin. Foods with polyphenols can be researched on the web but some for example are:

Blueberries
Crab Apple
Strawberries
Whole grain rye breads
Celery seed
Capers
Note. Amino acid supplements have been suggested on some other sites.

Reference Sites: Medicine Net,

Mayo Clinic, Nutrition Advance

Disclaimer: OR Natural researches reputable sites to source information on skin conditions. The material is prepared to assist our customers understanding of the condition and we encourage people to seek medical advice where a condition persists and to research for themselves information about their condition. While OR Natural strives to maintain current and relevant information to the best of our ability, this should not be construed as medical advice as the relevance and accuracy of medical information changes significantly over time as new treatments become available.

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Friday, June 29, 2018

Sun Damaged Skin & Related Cancers

You can prevent sunburn and related conditions

Intense, repeated sun exposure that results in sunburn increases your risk of other skin damage and certain diseases. These include dry or wrinkled skin, dark spots, rough spots, and skin cancers, such as: Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) or Melanoma.

You can prevent sunburn and related conditions by protecting your skin. This is especially important when you're outdoors, even on cool or cloudy days. If you are sunburned, home remedies and treatments can help soothe your skin as it heals. Prevention is better than cure.

Symptoms

Skin cancer develops primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and on the legs in women. But it can also form on areas that rarely see the light of day — your palms, beneath your fingernails or toenails, and your genital area.

Basil Cell Carcinoma (BCC) usually occurs in sun-exposed areas of your body, such as your neck or face. Basal cell carcinoma may appear as:

A pearly or waxy bump
A flat, flesh-coloured or brown scar-like lesion

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) may appear as:

A firm, red nodule
A flat lesion with a scaly, crusted surface

Melanoma signs include:

A large brownish spot with darker speckles

A mole that changes in colour, size or feel or that bleed

A small lesion with an irregular border and portions that appear red, white, blue or blue-black.

Skin cancers develop most commonly on sun-exposed skin including the backs of the hands and arms, upper trunk, face, nose, lips, ears, lower legs, and the hairless scalp.

Sun damaged skin isn’t just about skin cancer. Other effects are:

Discoloured areas if skin
Increased incidence of wrinkles
Irregular pigmentation
Age spots
Keratosis (crusty patches)
Dry cracked lips (long term)
Cataracts

Aging Skin

Wrinkles come in two categories: fine surface lines and deep furrows that are related to muscular contraction. Some deep furrows are anatomical in nature and have little to do with aging. The secret to anti-aging is good skin care throughout life, but it is never too late to start.

In addition as we age our skin becomes thinner, less elastic, sometimes rougher and certainly dryer. Many of the changes in older skin, though not all, are due to ultra violet light exposure. Although all of our skin ages, sun exposure dramatically enhances the rate at which this occurs.