Common skin infections

0 August 19, 2018

Everybody dream of a healthy, supple skin, but with pollution, dust and infection that cause germs around us, it becomes very hard to maintain perfect skin health. Quite often we end up falling prey to skin infections or skin disorders, which can be temporary or permanent, and may be painless or painful & sometimes genetic as well, while some skin conditions can be minor, and others can indicate a more serious issue. Common skin infections can be caused due to a variety of infectious agents and each infection has its own symptoms and reasons. It is said that skin is our first line of defense and protecting the body from infections is one of its most important functions. There are several kinds of infections including bacterial, fungal and viral. Let us take a look at some of these infections-   Bacterial Infections:

  1. Boils
  • caused by a germ (staphylococcal bacteria) entering body through tiny nicks or cuts in the skin or can travel down the hair to the follicle.
  • skin turns red in the area of the infection, and a tender lump develops as pus.
  • occurs on face, neck, armpits, shoulders, and buttocks.

 

  1. Carbuncles
  • caused by Staphylococcus aureusbacteria ,entering the skin

0 August 4, 2018

Most people love spending time outside on a bright sunny day – Soaking in warmth and much-needed goodness from the sun. But you just need to be careful, prolonged exposure may lead to a series of skin problems, including sun spots- also known as solar lentigines, these are flat, darkened spots on skin that appears due to sun exposure that worsens every time you come in contact with even the slightest trace of Ultraviolet (UV) rays. People often tend to worry more about the visible changes sun damage causes to our face, but in truth, one should be concerned about the changes sun exposure causes on the rest of the body as well. If you’re seeing white spots on skin, white patches, light spots, dark spots, or other age spots from sun exposure, here’s what you need to know to improve their appearance.   Preventing sunspots Best and the only way to prevent sunspots is to limit your exposure to UVA and UVB rays. To prevent sunspots:

  • Don’t use tanning beds.
  • Apply sunscreen before going outdoors.
  • Reapply sunscreen regularly as directed.
  • Choose cosmetics with an SPF.
  • Cover your skin with clothing.

  Professional cure Here’s how you and your dermatologist can work towards getting rid of them:  

  • Laser resurfacing This procedure is expen

0 July 15, 2018

Why Hair Fall In Rainy Season? Rainy season is here so let the melody of monsoon play on your mind, not its menace on your hair. This high-on-humidity weather is the one where you may experience an itchy scalp, frizziness, dullness & hair fall. Hair’s chemical structure makes it unusually sensitive to air where air pollutants mix with raindrops and cause itchiness, dandruff or fungal infections of the scalp. The humidity in the air makes your hair dry, brittle and unmanageable. Hence it’s important to take extra care of your hair in the monsoons. In this weather, your hair absorbs hydrogen, forming bonds, and swells until the smooth cuticle erupts to make them frizzy. Over use of chemical color or other hair products make your hair oily or extremely dry and greasy due to the excess humidity. Also one of reason is lack of vitamin-D because of cloudy weather most of the times. This in turn causes damage to the hair and scalp. You can take care of your hair by doing some simple and small everyday things, which we otherwise ignore- Try some remedy for hairfall in Rainy Season

  1. Stay hydrated- During the rainy season you may not feel very thirty but you need to gulp down at least 8-12 glasses of water every day as it’s really necessary for your skin and hair . Water flushes out all the toxins, which can otherwise le

0 July 5, 2018

Laser hair removal has become a popular cosmetic treatment for removing unwanted hair from nearly any area of the body. It is extremely important to approach certified dermatologists and clinics to ensure the safest and most effective laser hair removal treatment. Choose the right laser hair removal clinic for you as it increases the odds of success for your hair removal treatment. Your clinic should be professional & good in job as laser hair removal is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. We have compiled a few points to help you on your journey of choosing best laser hair removal at a clinic near you. • Find out who will be supervising the laser hair removal procedure Any clinic that is authorized, certified and verified will most likely have a dermatologist perform the laser hair removal procedure. In some cases, an assistant or therapist might perform the more basic treatments under a dermatologist supervising the procedure. Having a dermatologist for your treatment will ensure a safe procedure with the right methods being enforced. Besides, their experience will be beneficial for unique cases. Make sure to ask who has direct control over the equipment, as the answer should always be the dermatologist. • Find out what type of laser will be used There are varieties of laser used for cosmetic procedures today. Ask if the clinic you choose uses US FDA-approved

0 June 26, 2018

Everybody wants to have younger, smoother skin. To achieve this we at Kutiz provide Photofacial- a skin treatment which treats skin blemishes and pigmentation issues. It is a treatment of skin which is a light-based technology to boost collagen, lighten brown spots, and diminishes broken capillaries. Photofacials are available in two forms- the Intense-Pulsed Light (IPL) and the Light-Emitting Diode (LED). In order to get the results you hope to achieve, it’s important to understand the difference between these facial rejuvenation technologies before you book an appointment at Kutiz. For a fast way to clear up acne or diminish certain blemishes, freckles, or wrinkles, your best bet is to book an LED (often referred to as a Non-IPL) treatment. For a lot of serious skin conditions, your best bet is to book IPL.   Intense-Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments If you’re looking for a one-time treatment for a major breakout of acne or you want to get rid of unsightly wrinkles, your best option is to book an IPL (intense-pulsed light) treatment. It acts on the deeper layers of skin, creating it ideal for treating sun damage, broken capillaries & other skin impurities. It can treat a variety of skin conditions such as brown spots, broken capillaries, spider veins, and facial redness.   Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Treatments If

0 June 6, 2018

Most of the classy beauty trends slowly creep into our lifestyle, become widespread for some time and return to obscurity. Lip augmentation is that one of the beauty trend that captures the heart of everyone and leaves a defining impression for most women. Professional lip augmentation can be done to convey plump, fuller lips and is done with the use of fillers to get that perfect pout.   How to get that perfect pout? Lip Augmentation Surgery Lip augmentation is a procedure where one can have fuller, sensual, plumper lips that are now considered perfect pout & aesthetically appealing. People who have thin lips can rejoice fuller lips and enhance the look of the entire face.   Lip Lift A lip lift is a procedure to elevate the lips to create a more youthful face. The lip lift procedure is suited for those people who have a long space above the upper lip, while some people are born with it; other people acquire this look with age.   Lip Shaping Disproportionate lip size can be restored to the correct size and restore the balance to the face. Shaping of lips is a customized procedure based on patient facial structure, tissue characteristics and aesthe