5 Most Common Skin Disorder

Your skin is highly prone to several diseases. Well, you might be aware of few but not all. In order to keep you skin healthy and glowing, it is highly important to first learn about the most common skin conditions. Only then you can prevent you skin from them. Find out some of them here.

If you worry a lot for your skin, then there is nothing new to it. A beautiful, radiant and healthy skin every woman crave for it, isn’t it? A clear and glowing skin makes you more confident. But, it is not an easy task to keep it away from diseases. The unbalanced diet, increasing pollution, hormonal changes and much more contribute to several skin conditions. Some of them are mentioned below, have a look:

Acne: Being one of the most common skin disorders, it causes pimples due to the clogged oil glands. Generally, they will appear on the face, chest, neck, back and shoulder. Though it can exist in several forms, yet the two most common types are whiteheads and blackheads. As far as severity is considered, the nodular and cystic acne get deep in the skin and create more problems. It is common in both, men and women. Basically, it is caused due to hormonal imbalance and heredity plays a great role in the same. 

Eczema: Not only it affects adults, but also children suffer from this skin condition. It is widely found in three forms: 

    • Atopic Dermatitis: Recognized by itchy rashes in the behind the knees and crux of the elbows, this one is most common in the small children. Around 10 to 20 percent children are said to suffer from this long-term genetic disease. 

    • Allergic Contact Dermatitis: This type of disease occurs due to several environmental factors. It can be due to some fragrances, cosmetic agents and the metals in jewelry. Generally, it is common in adulthood.

    • Nummular Dermatitis: It is very itchy and gets severe with time. Hence, if you observe some red and flaky coin-shaped patches of skin, it can be nummular dermatitis. It also makes your skin dry. 

Shingles: Generally, it is related to chickenpox. The reason being, it is caused by the same virus which causes chickenpox, i.e. the varicella-zoster virus. This chickenpox virus can remain dormant (not active) in your nervous system for years. Hence, for those who had chickenpox, are at greater risk for shingles.  It often results in red, blistered rashes, which might be wrapped around can appear anywhere on your body. They can be painful and accompanied with several symptoms like fever, fatigue and headache. For immediate relief, early treatment with antivirals like oral valacyclovir (Valtrex) is highly recommended. In addition, the senior people and the one with an impaired immune system are more prone to shingles.  For them, a vaccine known as Zostavax is advice, especially for people above 60 years. 

Sunburn: You are well known to this one. When there is too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays coming from the sun or sunlamps, the skin turns red, hot to the touch, may even peel away and yes, painful. And this is when sunburns occur. Well, it is difficult to say how much time is safe in the sun. Even with the sunscreen protection, long stays can prove to be harmful. However, experts believe that it's better to prevent sunburn than to treat one. Thus, keep yourself protected. 

Remember, sunburn can take up to several days or even a week to fade. Hence, drink lots of water, use ibuprofen for swelling, and never pop the blisters. You can use moisturizers, the one with aloe vera or soy are perfect after a cool bath. Also, don’t let it repeat. If you it occurs over and over again, especially in young age, it can increase the risk for skin cancer later in life. 

Rosacea: Another common skin condition, which is recognized by chronic swelling of the face, is rosacea. The other symptoms with this disorder are redness, pimples, prominent blood vessels, etc. Although it is common among women, yet men can be affected too. As far as the reason of their occurrence is concerned, it starts with the problems with the immune system, vein problems and environmental issues.  

Top 5 Tattoo Aftercare Tips You Must Know!

Had your new tattoo? Definitely, you are super excited about this. Meanwhile, don’t forget to take care of the fresh design. Yes, there is a lot you need to pay attention. If not done, you might face some type of infection or severe problems in future. Therefore, it is very important follow the aftercare processes.

The fashion world is never constant. But, what has been ruling this world is the body art. This amazing and transformative way pleases every age group and gender. You can get it done anywhere and in any size, ranging from your neck, arms, wrist to you face and back. Well, that’s your choice completely. But what more important is the tattoo aftercare. Nowadays people love to brag about their new tattoos and show off their design. They hardly give their design a chance to heal. The consequences of which are that the color fades, designs bleed and scabs occur. On other hand, if you have been a little patient the same design would have been a colorful and beautiful ink job. Hence, if you are planning to get a new tattoo or recently have tried some, here are few essential tips for aftercare you must follow.

Follow the instruction: While you get a tattoo done, the tattooist tells you a number of dos and don’ts. Be a good listener and then follow the instructions precisely.  They are professional and have experience of years in the same field. They certainly have the knowledge of the product and different healing problems. Keep in mind, the tattooist is not responsible for what happens to your tattoo afterwards. Thus, it is your responsibility to take care of the design and your skin once you leave the parlor.

Do not wrap: Some people wrap the tattoo to keep it safe. But, unless you are instructed to do so by the artist don’t attempt it. Remember, that it is important to keep the tattoo clean. It is just like an open injury, you cannot take any risks with this. Generally, the tattooists will advise you for washing it with an unscented and anti-bacterial soap. And you will be asked to let it air dry instead of wrapping it over and over again.

Moisturize: Undoubtedly, you need to let it dry for better and faster healing. But, moisturizing holds its own importance. The reason being, if you let it dry, thick scab formation can occur, which is never desirable. Moreover, in some cases it has been observed that drying out leads to slow recovery procedure and it even harm the tattoo. You can consult the tattooist to advise a cream or ointment to use.  

Don’t try unnecessary medications: The tattoo process includes needling of your skin. Hence it is obvious that your skin will weep in the first couple of days. Along this, a fluid, clear or slightly colored will also appear out of your tattoo. But there is nothing to fear in this. It does not mean that there is something wrong with your skin or something is coming out of your tattoo. Don’t try any medications on your own. All you need to do is just clean it as instructed and let it heal with time.

Don’t panic: If your skin becomes sensitive, red or slightly inflamed, then don’t panic. It is not something different. Your skin has undergone a change and painful treatment. A number of people experience some kind of irritation after getting a new tattoo for few days. However, if the symptoms continue for more than 4 to 5 days, you can consult your tattooist for better advice.

Healing a tattoo is not that challenging. Just you need to be a little patient and careful!

Am I Allergic to Brown Bread???

Often people look for alternatives to fill their stomach in order to stay healthy and ‘fat-free,’ like whole wheat bread (brown bread). However, a harsh truth is that these alternatives can produce far bitter consequences, without even letting you know about them. Have a look.

Do you feel pain after eating certain types of pain? Do you feel a bloated stomach everytime you intake pasta or brown bread? DO you feel like vomit after eating wheat or cereals? If your answer to these questions is ‘Yes’ or ‘Sometimes’, you are likely to have Wheat allergy, Coeliac! Wondering, yet true!

Here is all what you should know about wheat allergy or Coeliac. Have a look!

Coeliac disease – an introduction

Coeliac disease is an auto-immune disorder of the small intestine that occurs in hereditary predisposed people of all ages. People who suffer from coeliac disease have an immune system that reacts unusually to the gluten - a protein found in wheat, barley and oats, causing small intestine damage.

In coeliac disease, the immune system mistakenly attacks the healthy tissues. It is neither an allergy nor intolerance to gluten. The immune system here mistakenly assumes substances present inside the gluten as a threat to the body and attacks them. This, in turn, damages the surface of the small intestine, which disturbs the body's ability to absorb nutrients from food. The actual cause of this behavior is not really clear yet, but a person’s genetic make-up and the environment are the prime cause.

Who gets Coeliac disease? 

Anybody of any age and sex can get coeliac disease. 

Knowingly unknowingly, people who are born with genetic predisposition are likely to develop coeliac disorder. The genes that are associated with coeliac disease are HLA DQ2 and HLA DQ8. People who are affected by coeliac disease have either one or both of these genes.

If a parent has coeliac disorder, the child is likely to have it too. If one identical twin has coeliac disease, 70% chances are there that the other twin will also have coeliac disease (may not necessarily be diagnosed at the same time).

Environmental factors are also responsible for triggering coeliac disease in infants, children or elders in life.

Symptoms of Coeliac disease?

In the coeliac, the food is not absorbed properly due to the inflammation in the lining of the small bowel. As such, you don’t absorb nutrients well into your body due to which various symptoms may develop -

• It leads to the deficiency of IgA in people with coeliac disease. In turn, this condition features an increased risk of the disease too. This condition may further cause an increased risk of infections and autoimmune disease.
• It can cause Dermatitis herpetiformis, which is an itchy condition of the skin. This features small-bowel changes that are identical to those in coeliac disease.
• Severe malnutrition or bowel symptoms can also cause growth failure and/or pubertal delay late in childhood.
• Significant complications during pregnancy can occur in case of coeliac disease such as miscarriage, intrauterine growth restriction, low birth weight and preterm birth.
• Anemia may also develop in several ways, such as iron malabsorption may cause iron deficiency anemia, and folic acid and vitamin B12 malabsorption may give rise to megaloblastic anemia.
• The failure of absorbing carbohydrates and fats may also cause weight loss and fatigue or lack of energy.
• Abnormal liver function tests may be seen.
• Abdominal pain, cramping, abdominal distension and mouth ulcers may also trouble the affectant. The continuous damage of the small intestine may lead to the growth of lactose intolerance to a degree.
• Other common symptoms include excess wind, bloating, diarrhea and tiredness or weakness.

Can coeliac disease be cured?

Such people remain sensitive to gluten throughout their life which means they can never be cured. By following a few important things can significantly control its effects:

• Strictly follow a gluten free diet for lifetime to allow the condition to be managed effectively.it is the only recognized medical treatment for coeliac disease.
• Avoid eating food that contains wheat, barley, rye. Foods from gluten-free and hygienic like oats are safe to eat.
• Other than a gluten-free diet, doctors may ask you to take some vitamin, calcium and iron supplements, at least for the first six months after diagnosis.