Dealing With Arm Acne
June 9th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Control, Acne Skin Care | Tags: acne, acne skin care, acne treatments, arm acne | No Comments
Arm acne is something that is hard to cover up and can be very embarrassing for many people. This is common in teenagers and adults and as common as face acne. Acne on the arms, mostly upper arms, is very common in this day in age.
A few causes of arm acne are from tight fitting clothes and excessive sweating. If you play sports and sweat a lot, then it is likely you have arm acne. Don’t worry – there are ways to get rid of this. It’s not so much different from getting rid of face acne.
There are many full body acne products that you can buy. Washing with these everyday can show a decrease in the amount of acne on your body, including your arms. The most popular is salicylic products. You can buy this in body lotion. Also try using benzoyl peroxide face wash on your arms. This clears up acne within a small amount of time and helps keep it from coming back if used regularly. Try an apricot scrub.
There are also lotions and creams that can provide good removal of acne. The most commonly used would be an ointment with benzyl peroxide as the main ingredient. Another alternative lotion would be Amlactin. Another recommendation would be to use a loofa sponge when showering and bathing. It helps reduce irritation and redness.
Something new to help get rid of acne would be to try warm olive oil. Massage the oil into the affected area on your arm for five minutes and cover it with a bandage. You can leave it over night if you wish, or just a couple hours. The best time of day to do this would be at night before going to bed and after getting out of the shower. The next morning wash it off and apply a lotion to it to keep it moistened because it’s very important for it not to dry out.
Another way to help prevent the acne is lemon juice. You can mix the lemon juice with some sugar to make a light paste. Rub this on your arm for about 10 minutes or so and then rinse it off. The best way to get rid of acne is going to be to not wear real tight fitting clothes and to exfoliate your skin very well.
There are many body scrubs and lotions that are available for your use.
There are many treatments options available without going to the dermatologist so try those first to save yourself money. It is very important to remember that if these things and other things do not work to get rid of your acne, you need to consult your dermatologist. Your condition may be worse than what you thought or it could be something else that is not acne. There are many different alternatives that a dermatologist can prescribe to you that can be very helpful such as prescription lotions and antibiotics or laser if it needs to come to that.
Sunscreen for Backyard Play and Kids
June 8th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Sunscreen | Tags: noxema, skin care, sun's rays, sunburn, Sunscreen | No Comments
Many parents don’t even consider putting sunscreen on their children when they are going outside to play. This is the most important time and children should have sunscreen applied before going out for just regular play in their own yard. This is where they spend the most time in the sun.
It doesn’t have to be a trip to the park or to the pool when you apply sunscreen, always do it in the warmer months when your children want to go outside and play. Some of the worst burns happen in just an hours play before lunch time.
Keep applying it at least every hour or so in order to continue your child’s protection from the sun’s harmful rays.
When going on a field trip with daycare or while at summer day camp you must make sure to apply it everywhere that is exposed to the sun before sending your child off for a day of fun or they may have a night of misery with a bad sunburn that keeps them from being comfortable while trying to go to sleep.
The best thing I’ve found for sunburn relief is good old Noxema. A skin care product that is normally used to cleanse faces from oil and dirt works well to soothe the burn associated with over exposure to the sun. having some on hand is always a good idea just in case you do allow your child to remain in the sun for too long without having the proper sunscreen applied before hand.
Protecting your children from the sun’s harmful rays will give them a better chance at not getting a skin cancer later in life. In this day and age we need to do whatever we can to protect our children’s health for the future and applying sunscreen is one of those little things we can do now to help protect them.
How to Select the Right Sunscreen
June 7th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: SunscreenNo Comments
There are so many different sunscreens available. How do you decide which one is right for you? Sunscreen absorbs the ultraviolet rays sent down by the sun. It is very important to wear sunscreen in the sun to help prevent getting burnt while could lead to skin cancer in the long term. Here I will include some more tips of choosing the right sunscreen.
You should apply sunscreen about 15 to 30 minutes before heading out into the sun to go swimming, play volleyball, or to just enjoy the summer weather. The average adult requires one ounce, two tablespoons’ worth, of sunscreen for full body coverage. Use sunscreen even on a cloudy day because the sun’s UV rays can still penetrate through those clouds. On a cloudy day, 80 percent of the suns rays can still pass through the clouds for potential danger to your skin. Check the expiration date of sunscreen when buying it or pulling it out of your cabinet from the previous year. Some ingredients in sunscreen can spoil over time, so it would be best to keep up to date sunscreen for use. It’s also very important to remember to reapply your sunscreen every two hours. Without reapplying, you are a target for the sun!
Choose a sunscreen that protects against both ultraviolet A and B sun rays. These can damage the skin badly. Next, you should choose a sunscreen with at least a SPF, which is sun protection factor, of 15. This allows a blockage of about 93 percent of the UVB rays. If you have light or fair skin, then you should definitely choose a sunscreen with a high SPF, higher than 15. Higher SPF’s deflect almost 100 percent of the ultraviolet rays. A sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher is recommended for people that are at high risk for skin cancer.
Another important factor in choosing sunscreen, especially if you plan on getting in the water, is water resistant or waterproof. This is also important if you plan on doing heavy activities where you plan to perspire. You may not think there is a difference between the two but there is. Water resistant sunscreen protects up to 60 minutes and waterproof sunscreen protects up to 80 minutes of water exposure.
If you have dry skin then buy a sunscreen that includes an ingredient to increase moisture so that you are sure to not dry out your skin more. If you have oily skin, choose an oil-free based sunscreen. There are even sunscreens for sensitive skin. Choose a sunscreen that only contains zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. These will help not to not cause irritation and redness to your skin.
Another tip is to get some lip balm with an SPF of 15 or higher to protect your lips. Lips hurt when they are burnt or chapped. They are just as vulnerable to the sun as your face and body are.
Be sure to avoid sunscreen oils because they have a low SPF and are not made for reflecting the sun. They have little or no protection.
Choosing the right sunscreen for your skin type is very important. There are many different sunscreens out there for each skin type, whether you be dark or light or have oily or dry skin. Be sure to read the label and check the expiration date. You don’t want to buy sunscreen that may not work to its greatest effectiveness. Don’t forget to reapply every two hours to maintain protection.
Treatment Options for Severe Acne
June 5th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Treatment Options | Tags: acne skin care, acne treatment | No Comments
When acne is classified as severe a doctor should be consulted. It is very important for a doctor to treat severe acne. It can be difficult to control and can require many treatments if bad enough. Severe acne consists of redness, cysts, and extreme damage to the skin.
A common way to treat acne is oral antibiotics. This can be very effective. These have been used for many years and are still very popular. Doctors usually prescribe the antibiotics in a high dosage at first, which is lowered once the acne is improving.
Oral contraceptives are prescribed to women to help reduce acne. This has a combination of estrogen and progestin, which help reduce oil gland secretions. This is a great option if you have an acne problem and need to be on birth control. Hit two birds with one stone!
Another very popular way of treating severe acne, which has been around for many years, is the use of Accutane. Accutane does have side effects that should be taken very seriously. Side effects can include: shortness of breath, no energy, slurred speech, dizziness. It is common to become depressed while taking this pill or after stopping dosage. There are also drugs that can interact with Accutane, so be sure to inform your doctor of any other medications being taken.
If you suffer from severe acne, possibly large cysts, an injection may be more up your alley. Injections start acting very quickly, which is a reason this is popular. Injections do have to be repeated often to maintain the proper result. The cysts may need to be drained by your dermatologist. The reason for the drainage may be so that further treatment is easier and more effective. Do not try to do this yourself. It can cause the situation to become much worse and infected.
Another popular way of treating acne is lasers. This can also help reduce acne scarring, along with acne itself. This is an expensive way of taking care of your acne, but can help dramatically. Laser acne treatment is revealing more potential as it is used more. There are many different types of lasers that can be used depending on your skin type. Ablative lasers are more invasive than non-ablative. These are reduced by evaporation or melting. Ablative lasers are not used on darker skin colors of patients. The danger in this would definitely be overexposure.
The last resort to severe acne treatment would be surgery. This is not common for many people because other treatments normally work. If your acne is bad enough and does not show improvement with other treatments that are available, surgery may have to take place, but should be nothing to worry yourself about.
Sever acne is a developing problem. It is something no one wants, but it can be cured. The long-term effects can be damaging if not taken seriously. There are side effects to think of when deciding on which treatment to use. Be sure to follow dosage instructions by your doctor, overdosing will only make it worse. Do not be afraid to ask questions about your condition. You need to be well informed of your condition and all treatment options available to you.
Treating Acne With Homeopathy
June 4th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Homeopathy | Tags: Acne homeopathy, Homeopathy for acne, natural acne treatment | No Comments
Acne is a very common problem with all ages today. What do you do when you have a breakout before a big date or pictures at school are on Friday? Why not turn to homeopathy treatment? More people are turning towards homeopathic treatment of acne as we speak. It’s gaining popularity. There are less side effects using homeopathy than other treatments. Of course, this treatment can be quite slow and instant results should not be expected. Though, when the results do appear, they are remarkable!
Homeopathic doctors consider acne to be a deeper internal problem and recommend not treating it with tropical products. The reason for this is because they believe in treating your acne from the total perspective, the big picture. Your evaluation may include complexion, stamina, mental conditions, such as tendency to be irritable or anxious, and then of course your actual acne problem. They will examine how severe it is and determine the correct homeopathic treatment for your own unique condition.
Often when starting homeopathy treatment, you may have a temporary outbreak. This is a good sign though, as it is a sign of the treatment working in your favor. You will then start noticing improvement. Your skin texture will steadily improve over several months as will your complexion.
Homeopathic treatments have been found to be the safest of all treatments so far. There are many self-treatments for your acne. This following remedy is mainly used for sudden breakouts.
Silicea seems to be the most popular remedy. It works on various types of skin disorders and is considered to be the primary remedy for homeopathic doctors.
Kali bichromicum focuses on acne on your forehead and sensitive skin. It can help with blackheads and pimples on your face, shoulders, and chest. Kali bichromicum helps the best when acne is resulted from hormonal changes. Another remedy that focuses on the scarring that is left behind from acne is kali bromatum. You can also use kali bromatum for itchy acne, usually taken until an improvement is seen.
Are your breakouts worse when you are about to start your period? Pulsatilla is mainly for pimples caused by hormonal imbalances. Symptoms can become worse at night and from hot stuffy rooms. They seem to be better with gentle exercise and cold compresses.
Hepar sulfuricum is remarkable for those large, puss-filled pimples that are very painful and sensitive to the touch. This is also strong for blackheads on your forehead.
Those acne blisters that ooze yellow pus will respond the best to Graphites. This is often used with people that have tendency to be easily startled and anxious. They usually have dark and earthy features, but very dry skin.
Sulphur works well if you have rough or hard skin, sweat excessively, and suffer from constipation. Those affected may have hunger pains or vomiting.
Calendula and Antimonium tataricum can be great for the scars that acne leaves behind. Calendula gels are excellent for your skin as well. Antimonium tataricum is best for those purplish scars. This also works well for pus filled pimples.