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:
- 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.
- Carbuncles
- caused by Staphylococcus aureusbacteria ,entering the skin
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
Wow, the beauty of monsoon! There’s nothing like the showers of monsoon to bring joys to our life. Is there anyone who doesn’t love to get drenched and soaked in the drizzle that has been awaited for long? However, with the onset of monsoon comes an ideal breeding season for bacteria, viruses and fungi. Fungal infection tops the list of skin diseases in monsoon. Excessive humidity in air and sweating tends to favor fungus to grow and multiply at a rapid rate. Fungal infection most affects areas like mouth, armpits, genitals, under the breasts, webs between fingers and toes, etc. Fungal infection can give rise to rash, eruptions, redness, burning, intolerable itching and abnormal discharges at times. Types of fungal infections:
- Athlete’s foot
- Ringworm (Tinea Cruris)
- Tinea capitis
- Nail infection
Some useful tips for you this monsoon :
- Hygiene is important to keep fungal infection at bay. Try to take bath twice or atleast once and change your inner garments daily.
- Fungal infection iscommunicable, one should not share towels, handkerchief, and inner garments with anybody. Rinse your new clothes before trying them on.
- Wear cotton clothes as cotton tends to absorb moisture, keeping your body dry. Synthetic fibers tend to cause fungal infection as they don’t allow skin
Glowing skin in changing weather: Everybody wants it! We want it. Now that the season is dry and the summer season is upon us, we are reminded of the most commonly shared beauty problems which are dry skin, more prominent fine lines and wrinkles, and dullness. Intense humidity in the atmosphere can make your skin oily and patchy, due to which cell turnover goes down and the face looks dull. Acne breakouts are also very common in such conditions due to these obvious reasons. But how do we get this glow going, aside from resting more and stressing less & ofcourse we need water, greens, and sunshine – but we also need to give these 3 skin treatments to get that glow in your skin- Ready To Get Glowing? Let’s Do This… Hydrafacial Hydrafacial is a treatment that promises clearer, more hydrated, remove dead skin cells, younger-looking skin immediately which glows skin; bathing the new skin with cleansing, hydrating, and moisturizing serums. Hydrafacial is ideal for all skin types and targets hyperpigmentation, congested pores, fine lines, and wrinkles. It can be done in a derm’s clinic or a medical spa and usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. Hydrafacial along with a personal s