Beauty and Skin Care » Skin Care http://www.szcmaa.com Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:10:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Skin Care and Beauty :Bristol drug extends survival in deadly skin cancer http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/06/skin-care-and-beauty-bristol-drug-extends-survival-in-deadly-skin-cancer.html http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/06/skin-care-and-beauty-bristol-drug-extends-survival-in-deadly-skin-cancer.html#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:27:31 +0000 admin http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/06/skin-care-and-beauty-bristol-drug-extends-survival-in-deadly-skin-cancer.html Bristol-Myers Squibb Co’s experimental skin cancer drug ipilimumab added an average of four months to the lives of patients with advanced melanoma, U.S. researchers said on Saturday, representing a major advance in a disease littered with drug failures.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co’s experimental skin cancer drug ipilimumab added an average of four months to the lives of patients with advanced melanoma, U.S. researchers said on Saturday, representing a major advance in a disease littered with drug failures.

Melanoma is one of the deadliest cancers and can quickly spread from the skin to internal organs, such as the brain.

“Once it metastasizes, the average survival is six to nine months and we really had no effective treatments for patients who have had prior treatment for melanoma,” said Dr. Steven O’Day, one of the study’s lead investigators.

In the 676-patient study, patients who got the drug survived for an average of 10 months, compared with just over six months if they just got a vaccine treatment called gp100, investigators found.

The four-month difference represented a 67 percent increase in survival, O’Day told reporters at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago.

For some patients, the benefit was lasting, with more than 20 percent of those who took the drug still alive after two years, and some still alive even four years after treatment.

“I think this a breakthrough for the field of metastatic melanoma that has had a lot of negative Phase 3 trials in the last decade. It’s impacting survival, which is the gold standard in cancer clinical trials,” O’Day, director of the melanoma program at the Angeles Clinic and Research Institute in Santa Monica, California, said in a telephone interview.

Ipilimumab helps to activate the immune system to fight the cancer. Doctors give it to patients in a 90-minute infusion every three weeks for a total of four doses.

All patients in the trial had previous treatment for melanoma before getting either an experimental cancer vaccine called GP-100, ipilimumab, or a combination of the two.

Both groups that got the Bristol drug had a statistically significant improvement in overall survival compared with those who just got the vaccine, researchers said.

In the two ipilimumab arms, the drug cut the risk of death from melanoma by 32 percent to 34 percent compared with the vaccine alone.

“If you look at one-year and two-year survival, there was a near doubling of benefit with ipilimumab,” O’Day said.

One-year survival was seen in 25 percent of the vaccine patients, compared with 44 percent on the combination and 46 percent for ipilimumab alone.

After two years, 14 percent of vaccine patients were alive versus 22 percent and 24 percent in the Bristol drug arms.

In the 20 percent to 30 percent of patients for whom the drug really works, survival “tends to be months and years, not weeks and months like chemotherapy,” O’Day said.

HOPES FOR SPEEDY APPROVAL

He said a genetic biomarker test was needed to determine just which patients were most likely to benefit from the drug.

Since the drug enlists the help of the immune system, it does have some serious side effects.

About two-thirds of patients on ipilimumab had some form of immune-related side effects compared with one-third on vaccine, researchers said.

Most were mild and completely reversible, but about 10 to 14 percent of patients had more severe side effects, such as colitis, that required treatment with steroids or immunosuppressive drugs, O’Day explained.

Some 2 percent to 3 percent of patients on ipilimumab died from the treatment because of colon perforation or other severe immune system side effects.

Doctors would have to closely monitor patient reaction, O’Day said, but he added the side effects could be managed.

O’Day believes ipilimumab may also work in other types of cancer.

Leerink Swann analyst Seamus Fernandez forecasts ipilimumab sales of 5 million in 2016 with an approval for metastatic melanoma.

But some doctors worry that patients will start asking for the drug and will not be able to get it.

“This is not an FDA-approved drug,” said Dr. Lynn Schuchter, a skin cancer specialist at the University of Pennsylvania, who was not involved in the study.

“Patients are going to have a lot of hope and want this drug and it’s not going to be on their doctors’ shelves.”

She said it may be possible for patients to get the drug through melanoma centers of excellence either in a clinical trial or through a so-called compassionate use protocol.

O’Day is counting on a speedy approval.

“We’re hopeful that this (data) is the beginning of what will be a rapid regulatory processing to try to get this drug on the market and access to more patients with melanoma,” O’Day said.

(Reporting by Bill Berkrot and Julie Steenhuysen; Editing by Peter Cooney)

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]]> http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/06/skin-care-and-beauty-bristol-drug-extends-survival-in-deadly-skin-cancer.html/feed 0 Skin Care :Zyclara Approved to Treat Pre-Cancerous Skin Condition http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/skin-care-zyclara-approved-to-treat-pre-cancerous-skin-condition.html http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/skin-care-zyclara-approved-to-treat-pre-cancerous-skin-condition.html#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 07:15:06 +0000 admin http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/skin-care-zyclara-approved-to-treat-pre-cancerous-skin-condition.html Zyclara topical cream (imiquimod 3.75 percent) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat actinic keratoses (AKs), a precancerous condition that’s commonly found on skin frequently exposed to the sun.
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Zyclara topical cream (imiquimod 3.75 percent) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat actinic keratoses (AKs), a precancerous condition that’s commonly found on skin frequently exposed to the sun.

AKs — sometimes confused with eczema or psoriasis — are small, red patches of skin that also may be scaly or rough, drug maker Graceway Pharmaceuticals said. They are most often found on the face, bald scalp, hands, shoulders and arms. Some 10 million Americans have the condition, which tends to recur, the company said in a news release.

AKs should be treated without delay, since they may progress to a form of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. In clinical testing involving people with five to 20 AKs on the face or scalp, Zyclara reduced the total number of AKs by 82 percent, the news release said.

The most common side effects reported were local skin reactions with redness, scabbing or crusting, and sores or ulcers.

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]]> http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/skin-care-zyclara-approved-to-treat-pre-cancerous-skin-condition.html/feed 0 Beauty and Skin Care :Check Your Skin for Signs of Cancer http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-check-your-skin-for-signs-of-cancer.html http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-check-your-skin-for-signs-of-cancer.html#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 07:15:06 +0000 admin http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-check-your-skin-for-signs-of-cancer.html Regular self-exams of the skin can help you spot the beginning signs of skin cancer, allowing you to start treatment while the cancer is in its early stage.
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Regular self-exams of the skin can help you spot the beginning signs of skin cancer, allowing you to start treatment while the cancer is in its early stage.

The American Academy of Dermatology says you should look for any changes in your skin, particularly a growth that changes in size or appearance. You should also look for any mole, birthmark or spot that appears irregular, changes color or size, or hurts or bleeds.

Here are the academy’s suggestions for performing a skin self-exam:

Looking in a mirror, inspect the front and back of your body, then lift your arms and inspect your sides.
Bend your elbows and examine the entire length of both arms, hands and palms.
Inspect the fronts and backs of your legs, tops and bottoms of your feet and between your toes.
Using a hand mirror, look at the back of your neck and your scalp. Move your hair to inspect the scalp.
Use the hand mirror to also check your back and buttocks.

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]]> http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-check-your-skin-for-signs-of-cancer.html/feed 0 Beauty and Skin Care :FDA debates tougher cancer warning on tanning beds http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-fda-debates-tougher-cancer-warning-on-tanning-beds.html http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-fda-debates-tougher-cancer-warning-on-tanning-beds.html#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 07:15:06 +0000 admin http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-fda-debates-tougher-cancer-warning-on-tanning-beds.html Just as millions head to tanning beds to prepare for spring break, the Food and Drug Administration will be debating how to toughen warnings that those sunlamps pose a cancer risk.
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Just as millions head to tanning beds to prepare for spring break, the Food and Drug Administration will be debating how to toughen warnings that those sunlamps pose a cancer risk.

Yes, sunburns are particularly dangerous. But there’s increasing scientific consensus that there’s no such thing as a safe tan, either.

This is a message that Katie Donnar, 18, dismissed until a year ago when, preparing for the Miss Indiana pageant, she discovered a growth on her leg — an early-stage melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

She can’t prove tanning beds are to blame, but started using them as a sixth-grade cheerleader, says she stepped under the bulbs about every other day during parts of high school, and at one point even owned one. No more.

“It seemed somewhat of a myth that I was putting myself at risk,” says Donnar, of Bruceville, Ind., who found the melanoma before it spread.

“The warning label was so small, nothing to make me stop and think, ‘This is real,’ ” she said of the tanning bed.

The World Health Organization’s cancer division last summer listed tanning beds as definitive cancer-causers, right alongside the ultraviolet radiation that both they and the sun emit. They’d long been considered “probable” carcinogens, but what tipped the scales: An analysis of numerous studies that concluded the risk of melanoma jumps by 75 percent in people who used tanning beds in their teens and 20s.

Next comes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which has long regulated tanning beds as “Class I devices,” a category of low-risk medical devices that includes bandages. Tanning beds do bear some warnings about the cancer link, but the FDA recently decided those labels aren’t visible enough to consumers and don’t fully convey the risk, especially to young people.

So in March, the FDA’s scientific advisers open a public hearing to explore stricter tanning bed regulation, both stiffer warnings and reclassifying them to allow other steps.

“We don’t recommend using them at all, but we know people do use them so we want to make them as low-risk as possible,” says FDA UV radiation specialist Sharon Miller.

The Indoor Tanning Association, already fighting pending legislation that would tax tanning salons to help pay for Congress’ health care overhaul, argues there’s no new science to justify increased FDA regulation. Any risk is to people who overdo it, says ITA President Dan Humiston, arguing that’s easier to do in the sun.

The industry is open to some change in warning labels, Humiston says, to ensure customers “understand the whole process, so there’s no chance they could be overexposed, no chance they could get a sunburn.”

But the FDA also says some people go too often, using tanning beds three times a week, for example, when its research shows once a week would provide visually the same tan.

The tanning bed debate isn’t an excuse to roast in the sun instead. Nor is melanoma the only risk. Also linked to UV exposure are basal and squamous cell carcinomas, which affect more than 1 million Americans a year. They’re usually easily removed but the American Cancer Society counts 2,000 annual deaths. Melanoma is more lethal: Nearly 69,000 U.S. cases were diagnosed last year, and about 8,650 people died.

Fair-skinned people who don’t tan easily are at highest risk. Melanoma is particularly linked to sunburns at a young age, and while it usually strikes in the 40s and 50s, doctors are seeing ever-younger cases like Donnar.

A good tan provides the equivalent of a sunscreen rated just SPF-4, and even good tanners can get melanoma, says Dr. Margaret Tucker of the National Cancer Institute. Their risk, like everybody’s, increases with increasing UV exposure.

Why? “If there was enough (UV) to give you a tan, it had to have triggered DNA damage,” says Dr. David Fisher of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and a spokesman for the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Here’s how: A protein called p53 is activated by genetic damage from UV rays. Its main job is to mend such damage, but it also sets off a chain reaction — triggering production of a hormone that filters down to pigment-producing cells called melanocytes and orders them to color the skin’s surface, Fisher explains.

In other words, “the very pathway for tanning is directly biochemically linked to the same pathway of carcinogenesis,” says Fisher.

He acknowledges it’s impossible to predict if a drop in indoor tanning might translate into less cancer because everyone gets sun.

“We don’t want people to become indoor cave-dwellers,” says NCI’s Tucker.

So be out in the early morning and late afternoon, when those UV rays penetrate less, and use sunscreen. In Indiana, that’s Donnar’s new lifestyle, plus some spray-on tanners for pageants.

“My friends call me ’snow princess’ now but I feel comfortable in my own skin.”

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]]> http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-fda-debates-tougher-cancer-warning-on-tanning-beds.html/feed 0 Beauty and Skin Care :Acne Treatments: Renova, Retin-a, Tazorac, And Benzaclin http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-acne-treatments-renova-retin-a-tazorac-and-benzaclin.html http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-acne-treatments-renova-retin-a-tazorac-and-benzaclin.html#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 07:15:06 +0000 admin http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-acne-treatments-renova-retin-a-tazorac-and-benzaclin.html Is acne bothering you? What is acne? Acne can be characterized by occurrence of spots. Acne mainly affects people in the age group of 15- 25 years. Acne can victimize people of all skin types. It is a non-contagious skin condition but if left unattended, it can lead to scarring. Although,

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Is acne bothering you? What is acne? Acne can be characterized by occurrence of spots. Acne mainly affects people in the age group of 15- 25 years. Acne can victimize people of all skin types. It is a non-contagious skin condition but if left unattended, it can lead to scarring. Although, acne does not have a cure, but it can definitely be treated. You don’t need to worry about your acne any longer. Effectual topical acne treatments such as Renova, Retin-A, Tazorac, and BenzaClin are now available in the market to help you to tackle with acne effectively.
Renova by making the cells to generate more collagen keeps skin plump. By acting on the outer layers it also makes rough skin smooth and strips off age spots by lessening the amount of melanin produced by the skin cells. Renova works continuously to overturn aging process of the skin and maintains improvement in the skin’s appearance even after ten years of initiating the treatment. Apply a thin coat of Renova on the affected and surrounding skin area. In accordance to the package leaflet pat in gently.

Retin- A is a derivative of vitamin A, which is a fat-soluble vitamin. Vitamin A can be absorbed through the intestines and stocked up in the liver. It is essential to maintain a healthful skin, the intestinal lining, mucous membranes, immune system, organs, and the inhibition of tumor growth. Retin-A should be applied at bedtime. Apply a thin layer of Retin-A on the affected and surrounding skin area. Massage it in gently and immediately wash your hands afterward. Ensure to keep it clear of your eyes, nose, mouth, and mucous membranes. Usage of Retin- A affects the dispersion and depletion of melanin along with strengthening and thickening and the tissues. Retin-A enhances the development of blood vessel and cell nutrition, reducing clogged pores and making cells separate more rapidly.

Tazorac is made use of to treat acne, psoriasis, and symptoms and signs of untimely aging of the skin sourced by overexposure to the sun referred to as photodamage. Usage of Tazorac helps acne by maintenance of clear skin pores. Even though the results will differ, improvement in the Tazorac treated skin initiates in about two weeks. Do not discontinue with Tazorac medication without a prior consulting with your doctor.

BenzaClin is an effectual acne treatment. BenzaClin constitutes ingredients such as the antibacterial agent benzoyl peroxide and the antibiotic clindamycin, which targets the bacteria, that source acne. BenzaClin is used to treat mild to moderate acne roughly within a span of two weeks. It should be applied on the affected skin area twice a day. It can be worn beneath the make-up. In this way you can easily incorporate use of BenzaClin in your daily skin care routine.

With the emergence of online pharmacies, buying acne treatments has become convenient. You can buy acne treatments such as Renova, Retin-A, Tazorac, and BenzaClin with the aid of these pharmacies that too on an affordable price range. An online order of acne treatments can save you the running around to different pharmacists to purchase the desired acne treatment.

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]]> http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-acne-treatments-renova-retin-a-tazorac-and-benzaclin.html/feed 0 Beauty Skin Care :Acne Cure tips and Tretinoin Medicine http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-skin-care-acne-cure-tips-and-tretinoin-medicine.html http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-skin-care-acne-cure-tips-and-tretinoin-medicine.html#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 07:15:06 +0000 admin http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-skin-care-acne-cure-tips-and-tretinoin-medicine.html Tretinoin is a retinoid. Retinoids are intensifies that are descended from Vitamin A. Tretinoin is given topically on acne and has been found to be very effective. Let us make out more about Tretinoin.
Acne treatment with Tretinoin
Tretinoin controls acne effectively by unclogging

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Tretinoin is a retinoid. Retinoids are intensifies that are descended from Vitamin A. Tretinoin is given topically on acne and has been found to be very effective. Let us make out more about Tretinoin.

Acne treatment with Tretinoin

Tretinoin controls acne effectively by unclogging the pores and pushing the peeling of the involved skin. US FDA authorized it in 1971 for topical treatment of some varieties of acne. Tretinoin is usable in the form of topical gel, liquid or cream. It is normally recommended for use daily at nighttime or at time interval of some days. Your doc will tell you about that after looking at your acne.

In the start of the acne cure, your acne may get worse with use of Tretinoin. The skin might appear red, and increase in acne sores might be found with scaling of the skin. The normal time period during which advance is seen is between three to six weeks.

Care while using Tretinoin

While utilizing Tretinoin for acne treatment, please refer your doctor about use of any topical medicament and also any other production such as any lotions etc. Inquire your doctor about use of shampoos etc. while you are under treatment. You must also inform your doctor if you are using any oral medicinal drug. Pregnancy is to be headed off while using Tretinoin. Please talk to your doctor in detail about that before you begin using Tretinoin for treating your acne. Tretinoin works the skin very sensitive to sunshine. Proper sun screening is needed while using Tretinoin medication.

Tretinoin side effects

If you find any side effects such as red scaling skin, interchange in color of skin, stinging in the skin or swelling and if these symptoms do not go away, please refer your doctor straightaway.

This clause is only for clarifying intentions. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical worries. Please stick to any point given in this article only after consulting your physician.

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]]> http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-skin-care-acne-cure-tips-and-tretinoin-medicine.html/feed 0 Beauty and Skin Care :Ways to Get Rid of Psoriasis http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-ways-to-get-rid-of-psoriasis.html http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-ways-to-get-rid-of-psoriasis.html#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 07:15:06 +0000 admin http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-ways-to-get-rid-of-psoriasis.html What is psoriasis?
As many as 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis, and they spend between .6 billion and .2 billion each year to treat the disease of autoimmunity, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF). Between 150,000 and 260,000 new cases are diagnosed each year,

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What is psoriasis?

As many as 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis, and they spend between .6 billion and .2 billion each year to treat the disease of autoimmunity, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF). Between 150,000 and 260,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, including 20,000 in children younger than 10. Though seldom disabling, the red welts, pustules, and scaling skin that mark the disease can be painful and extremely embarrassing.

A chronic, non-contagious disease, psoriasis [pronounced sore-EYE-ah-sis] varies in its severity and how it responds to treatment. It results from inappropriate responses of the body’s immune system to essentially attack the body itself and can occur on any part of the body that’s covered by skin. The resulting inflammation can be as mild as something resembling dandruff or as radical as a body covered with thick, crusted plaques. Less than 10 percent of sufferers have an extreme form of the disease; it is a mild form in 65 percent of cases. Everything else is in between mild and serious.

Though it usually doesn’t get any worse over time, about 10 percent to 30 percent of people with psoriasis also develop psoriatic arthritis, which causes pain, stiffness and swelling in and around the joints.

Scalp Psoriasis

At least half of all people who have psoriasis have it on their scalp. As with psoriasis elsewhere on the body, skin cells grow too quickly and cause red lesions covered with scale. In severe cases of thick, crusted plaques covering the entire scalp, the hair may fall out. The affected area can extend beyond the hairline onto the forehead, the back of the neck and around the ears. Treatments, as with any type of psoriasis, are often combined and rotated because it can become resistant to medications after repeated use. Many treatment options can help control scalp psoriasis and its symptoms:

Tar products and salicylic acid are generally sufficient for treating very mild scalp psoriasis.
Topical medications (applied to the skin).
Ultraviolet (UV) light treatments.
Systemic (oral or injected) treatments may be tried if psoriasis is present elsewhere on the body and/or the psoriasis is severe.

Genital Psoriasis

Although it usually responds well to various treatments, the sensitive nature of the skin around the genitals requires a cautious approach to genital psoriasis:

Protopic and Elidel. Both of these drugs reduce skin inflammation much as topical steroids do, but they do not cause thinning of the skin. They may cause some irritation when they are first used, but they do not promote yeast or bacterial growth, which may further help with inflammation and itching.
Ultraviolet (UV) light. Overexposure to UV light can burn the skin, especially the thinner skin around the genitals, so it is therefore used only in special circumstances and in very low doses.Psoriasis in the pubic area may respond well to UV light treatment if the pubic hair is cut short or shaved. Men should wear briefs or athletic supporters to protect their genitals while receiving UV light treatment on other parts of the body.
Dovonex. Though this synthetic form of vitamin D3 has the potential for irritation, it does not have any of the drawbacks of topical steroids, and mixing it with petroleum jelly may minimize irritation.
Tazorac. Because of its potential for irritation, some doctors alternate its use with a low-strength topical steroid.
Steroids. Prolonged use of topical steroids can permanently thin the skin and cause stretch marks. Furthermore, psoriasis may become resistant to clearing with continuous long-term use of steroids.
Over-the-counter (OTC) moisturizers. The skin in affected genital areas should be continuously moisturized, but choose wisely: moisturizers with fragrance and perfumes may irritate.

Facial Psoriasis

Areas of the face most often affected are the eyebrows, the skin between the nose and upper lip, the upper forehead, and the hairline. Because other skin diseases resemble the symptoms of psoriasis on the face, a biopsy may be needed to positively identify it.

Rashes may also appear on the eyelids, around the ears, mouth, and on the nose. Treating eyelid inflammation may involve washing the edges of the eyelids and eyelashes with a solution of water and baby shampoo. An over-the-counter product, Ocusoft, can help with removing scales on the lids and eye margins. But a doctor must carefully supervise the treatment because eyelid skin can be easily damaged, and the use of topical steroids there can lead to glaucoma and/or cataracts.

In addition to Dovonex, Tazorac, and ultraviolet light, Protopic may be used in treating facial psoriasis. This and Elidel, both drugs used to treat eczema, have also been found effective in treating psoriasis. Topical steroids may be used, but prolonged use of them may cause enlarged capillaries (spider veins) on the face.

Psoriasis scaling can also block the ear canal and produce temporary hearing loss; it should be removed by a doctor. Psoriasis in and around the mouth or on the lips causes discomfort and may present difficulty in chewing and swallowing food. Improving hygiene and rinsing frequently with a saline solution can help relieve oral discomfort, and there are effective topical steroids that have been designed to treat moist areas.

Psoriasis lesions, usually white or gray, may also appear on the gums, the tongue, inside the cheek, or inside the nose.

Hands and feet psoriasis

Because of their frequent use, hands or feet suffering from acute psoriasis need to be treated promptly and carefully. There may be cracking, blisters, pustules, and swelling. A typical course of treatment recommended by a doctor may look like this:

Soak the hands or feet in warm water to reduce swelling. Oilated oatmeal powder or bath oil may be added to the water to reduce built-up layers of skin and making medications and phototherapy more effective.
Gently rub the affected skin with a sponge to remove scales.
Apply medications or moisturizers. Traditional topical treatment of palm and sole psoriasis includes tar products, salicylic acid, and steroids. Combinations of these three agents may be superior to each one used individually.
When directed by a doctor, some topical medications may be used with occlusion to intensify the effect of the cream or ointment. Cotton or plastic gloves are worn over creams or moisturizers on the hands. Feet can be occluded by putting each foot in a plastic bag and then putting a sock on over the bag before going to bed. A regimen alternating Dovonex and potent topical steroids may be beneficial.

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]]> http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/beauty-and-skin-care-ways-to-get-rid-of-psoriasis.html/feed 0 Skin Care :Skimpy Skin Care Tips http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/skin-care-skimpy-skin-care-tips.html http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/skin-care-skimpy-skin-care-tips.html#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 07:15:06 +0000 admin http://www.szcmaa.com/2010/05/skin-care-skimpy-skin-care-tips.html Exfoliate, hydrate, moisturize, cleanse…most of us barely have time to gulp a low-fat, half-caff latte, so who has time for complex skin care?
Yet who doesn’t want that good-skin glow? So, with your time (and pocketbook) in mind, WebMD sought the help of experts to create

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Exfoliate, hydrate, moisturize, cleanse…most of us barely have time to gulp a low-fat, half-caff latte, so who has time for complex skin care?

Yet who doesn’t want that good-skin glow? So, with your time (and pocketbook) in mind, WebMD sought the help of experts to create these quick, basic skin care tips. With these simple steps you can love the skin you’re in — in minutes.

Basic Skin Care Tip 1: Wash Your Skin Each Day
You don’t need fancy products to clean your way to super skin. Everyday soap and water removes the grime, sweat, pollution and dead cells that accumulate through the day — and costs pennies to boot.

And a daily scrub or two is all you need; washing more often can disturb your skin’s natural protective lubrication. Skin care experts suggest using a mild, unscented soap with emollient and moisturizing properties. They warn against deodorant body soaps or antibacterial cleansers, which can be harsh to your skin.

Basic Skin Care Tip 2: Moisturize Your Skin
With our constant exposure to steamy showers, cold weather, and hot sun it’s no wonder the pros say we need moisturizer — even if our skin is naturally oily.

Fortunately, locking in moisture for soft, smooth skin is easy: Just pat on your preferred product after stepping from the shower. And pricey products need not apply: Some skin care professional recommend white petroleum jelly, even hair conditioner. Have oily skin? Try noncomedogenic products, which don’t clog pores.

And don’t forget to moisturize from the inside out with plenty of water.

Basic Skin Care Tip 3: Use Sunscreen to Protect Your Skin
Whether the weather promises snow, sun, or showers, sun protection is a must, say the specialists at the American Academy of Dermatology. Snow and water both reflect the sun’s rays, and even on cloudy days we get a healthy dose of skin-sizzling ultraviolet.

Over time, those ultraviolet rays can lead to wrinkles, discoloration, moles, and skin cancer.

What to do? Cover up exposed skin and slather on a sunscreen of SPF 15 or more, with UVA and UVB protection. And reapply often.

Even Skimpier Skin Care
Really pressed for time? It’s easy to shrink these three skin care steps into a two-step process:

Merge washing up and moisturizing steps by using a moisturizing soap.
Unite your moisturizer and sunscreen: Buy a moisturizer with SPF 15 or higher.

Basic skin care: It’s as easy as 1-2-3.

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Eczema is a general term for rash-like skin conditions. The most common type of eczema is called atopic dermatitis, which is an allergic reaction. Eczema is often very itchy and when you scratch it, the skin becomes red and inflamed. As many as 15 million people in

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What is eczema?

Eczema is a general term for rash-like skin conditions. The most common type of eczema is called atopic dermatitis, which is an allergic reaction. Eczema is often very itchy and when you scratch it, the skin becomes red and inflamed. As many as 15 million people in the United States have some form of eczema. It occurs in adults and children, but most often appears on babies. You are more likely to have eczema if you have a family history of the condition.

Although the exact cause is unknown, eczema is not contagious. Eczema can’t be cured, but it can be managed, and you can learn to avoid the things that trigger it.

Limit your contact with things that can irritate your skin.

Some things that may irritate your skin include household cleansers, detergents, aftershave lotions, soap, gasoline, turpentine and other solvents. Try to avoid contact with things that make you break out with eczema. Because soaps and wetness can cause skin irritation, wash your hands only when necessary, especially if you have eczema on your hands. Be sure to dry your hands completely after you wash them.

Wear gloves to protect the skin on your hands.

Wear vinyl or plastic gloves for work that requires you to have your hands in water. Also, wear gloves when your hands will be exposed to anything that can irritate your skin. Wear cotton gloves under plastic gloves to soak up sweat from your hands. Take occasional breaks and remove your gloves to prevent a buildup of sweat inside your gloves.

Wear gloves when you go outside during the winter. Cold air and low humidity can dry your skin, and dryness can make your eczema worse.

Wear clothes made of cotton or a cotton blend.

Wool and some synthetic fabrics can irritate your skin. Most people with sensitive skin feel better in clothes made of cotton or a cotton blend.

Care for your skin in the bath or shower.

Bathe only with a mild soap, such as Dove, Basis or Oil of Olay. Use a small amount of soap when bathing. Keep the water temperature cool or warm, not hot. Soaking in the tub for a short time can be good for your skin because the skin’s outer layer can absorb water and become less dry. Soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Then use a soft towel to pat your skin dry without rubbing. Immediately after drying, apply a moisturizer to your skin. This helps seal in the moisture.

Use the medicine your doctor has prescribed for you.

When your eczema flares up (gets worse), use the medicine prescribed by your doctor. Use it right after bathing. Medicine used to treat eczema is usually a steroid medicine that you rub on your skin. Follow your doctor’s directions for using this medicine or check the label for proper use. Call your doctor if your skin does not get better after 3 weeks of using the medicine.

Use a moisturizer on your skin every day.

Moisturizers help keep your skin soft and flexible. They prevent skin cracks. A plain moisturizer is best. Avoid moisturizers with fragrances (perfume) and a lot of extra ingredients. A good, cheap moisturizer is plain petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline). Use moisturizers that are more greasy than creamy, because creams usually have more preservatives in them.

Regular use of a moisturizer can help prevent the dry skin that is common in winter.

Avoid scratching or rubbing the itchy area.

Try not to scratch the irritated area on your skin even if it itches. Scratching can break the skin. Bacteria can enter these breaks and cause infection. Moisturizing your skin will help prevent itchiness.

Avoid getting too hot and sweaty.

Too much heat and sweat can make your skin more irritated and itchy. Try to avoid activities that make you hot and sweaty.

Learn how to manage stress in your life.

Eczema can flare up when you are under stress. Learn how to recognize and cope with stress. Stress reduction techniques can help. Changing your activities to reduce daily stress can also be helpful.

Continue skin care even after your skin has healed.

The area where you had the eczema may easily get irritated again, so it needs special care. Continue to follow the tips in this handout even after your skin has healed.

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