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Friday, August 18, 2006

Common Skin Conditions & Solutions

Our skin is the largest organ on our body; it protects underlying muscles and organs, and therefore it is very important to keep in good health. The skin can experience numerous disorders and conditions, caused by known and unknown triggers. Listed are common skin conditions that effect people on an everyday basis.

Acne is a skin condition said to be partly hereditary, experienced by as much as 90% of teenagers. Because acne is such a common problem, it is frequently neglected, thought to dissipate on its own. True, acne will usually clear overtime, but if left untreated, acne usually gets worse, resulting in possible facial scarring. Acne can be treated by a simple at-home regimen. Products containing benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or glycolic acid are regularly used for the treatment of acne and are normally quite successful. Cleansing congested skin morning and night, applying a spot treatment and wearing a sunscreen create a simple yet effective way to treat acne.

Very commonly, I am asked how to eliminate dark circles around the eye area. Dark circles can be hereditary or non-hereditary, possibly due to lack of sleep, thin skin, stress etc. I recommend using products containing vitamin K as an active ingredient. Try Revision Teamine Eye Complex night and day for the reduction dark circles.

Eczema is defined as an inflammatory, itching disease of the skin, most commonly found among young children and the elderly; however it can be experienced by people of all ages. Treating eczema can be difficult depending on the severity. Topicals such as cortocosteroids are generally prescribed to treat the area. I recommend Stiefel Laboratories Sarna Lotion and Prax Lotion for Itching Skin if there is itching associated with the eczema, which is normal.

Keratosis pilaris is caused when the hair follicles become filled with hard plugs. It is commonly found on the upper arms, yet is not limited to this area. Keratosis pilaris is treated with ingredients such as glycolic acid to exfoliate and vitamin E to hydrate. I recommend Glytone Keratosis Pilaris Kit.

Lastly, psoriasis is a condition characterized by inflamed, red and thickened areas with silvery scales, mostly found on the scalp, elbows, knees and lower back. Psoriasis on the scalp should be treated with ingredients such as salicylic acid or coal tar. I recommend DHS TAR GEL Shampoo or DHS SAL Shampoo Maximum Strength.

Even though these are just a few common conditions experienced by many, there is still frustration and embarrassment with issues like these. Treat the areas with the products recommend and look forward to healthy results.

1 Comments:

  • I have the KP Kitt, and it worked wonders for me. I've always tried to hide my KP on the back of my arms, and now there's nothing to hide.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 1:58 PM  

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