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Seborrhea or Cradle Cap in Infants. How to treat.

December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Cradle cap or infantile Seborrheic dermatitis -  Seborea is a common skin disorder in babies. Seborrhea  or Seborea  occurs when the sebaceous glands are producing excessive sebum (skin oil). It is believed that baby scalp seborrhea  is caused by testosterone (male hormone) that has been transmitted from the mother to her newborn during  pregnancy. The effect  of these  hormone will  disappear  before the  baby is one year old.

In most cases cradle cap or  baby scalp seborrhea , will present itself as a layer of  oily  yellow layer of sticky  dandruff over the scalp. This skin disorder is  not harmful  in any  way  to the baby , is not contagious and doesn’t itch. However in cases that are severe, itching and sore sensation will be present. It has the ability to spread to  other  areas of  the body. In these  cases it may result in secondary infection that  should be  treated  by a  dermatologist.

It is recommended  today to treat  cradle cap  it in its early stages.  Treatments for the early and  mild  cases  cradle cap is shampooing daily. It  is very important not  to  brush the  scalp  too strongly  to  avoid damage  to the underlying  skin.

When the  crust   is thick  and  sticky  it  should  first  be  softened  with  an  ointment  prescribed  by  a  dermatologist. After a  few  hours   the crust can be  easily  removed by hand  with a mild  shampoo.

If this condition is present in older kids, it is best to use an anti-dandruff conditioner and shampoo  every  day or  two. These  kids should  be  examined  by  a  dermatologist  to rule   other  causes  for  thick  dandruff including   atopic dermatitis ,  psoriasis  of  scalp  fungal infections.

 

 

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Seborrheic Dermatitis – New Treatments

December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Areas of Seborrhea on the face

What is Seborrheic dermatitis?

Red skin along with irritation and flaking (desquamation)  are the main symptoms of a skin condition called Seborrheic dermatitis or seborea. Mostly located in areas of the body where the sebaceous glands are dense, areas like the side  of the nose ,  between the eyebrows,  on the  scalp  and  less  frequently  in the  groin and armpits. Even though this condition is not life threatening, it is an unpleasant and causes many patients to seek treatment.

The cause  for  Seborrheic dermatitis (seborea) is still not fully understood. It seems   to  be a  combination of  genetic  predisposition,  mood changes ,  a  fungus  on the  skin  and   the  body own  exaggerated  inflammatory  process.

In the winter this condition gets worse. Same  for  people  who  undergo emotional and physical stress. Seborrheic dermatitis can  be  sometimes  quite  itchy  especially on the scalp.

 

How  to  treat  Seborrheic  dermatitis ?

In many instances Seborrheic dermatitis (seborea) has been linked to the  existence of a  yeast called  mallassezia  fufur. . Antifungals that destruct  these organisms in these patients may  be used  to  achieve  clinical  improvement  but  will  not  result  in cure. Topical steroids applied  to the inflamed  areas  will usually   bring   short  time  relief.  Nevertheless,  as  usual  with   steroidal  treatment  the  symptoms  with  recur  rapidly  when  topical  stride  is  stopped. Prolonged d  use  of  topical  steroids (longer  than  a  week) may  result s  in  permanent skin damage -  thin  skin  and  enlarged  skin  capillaries.

Your Dermatologist   may  prescribe   ointments  that  contain   Sulfur  (3-5%)  and  Salicylic  Acid  (2-3%) . These  ointments  are  very  effective  and  do  not  contain  steroids.  Nevertheless  they  are  usually  quite  oily  and  smelly  limiting their   use.

New  over the  counter  topical  solution  developed  lately   allow   steroidal  free therapy for  Seborrheic  dermatitis.  This   solution (SebaClear) contains  OTC  ingredients , targeting all  main  causes  of Seborrhea and Psoriasis  (Fungal, Inflammatory, Desquamation).  The  effectiveness  of  these  compounds  was  proven  Dermatological  studies  to  high   with   long  term  safety  and  ease of  use.

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Prevention and Destruction of Bedbugs and Fleas

November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The cleanliness of our room affects on the control of bedbugs and fleas to certain extent. We can keep these pests in control with mechanical removal and good housekeeping.

Some simple tips and methods for prevention

• Check the mattress, wooden framing, carpet and other hiding places of the bugs. Examine a mattress or bed-sheet carefully for any sign like blood or bug excrement.
• Use white sheets-White sheets make it easy to see these bugs and also the streaks of blood or their excrement.
• Bed-sheet or bedclothes should never be allowed to drape on floor. This can prevent bedbugs, but not fleas, because it can jump.
• Wash the clothing and bedding in hot water, and dry in sun, if possible.
• Dry cleaning as well as Detergents kills the bedbugs. After dry cleaning, the items should be put in a plastic bag.
• Hanging clothes, bed-sheets and mattress in the sun is recommended, but it will disburse them, and they are likely to come back later. But, if the clothing etc are put inside any plastic bag (preferable black colored) and put in the sun, it will kill the bugs.
• Vacuum clean all furniture or suitcases, esp. the cracks and crevices in the walls.
• Always keep a flashlight nearby at bedside.
• Avoid leaving your clothing lying on the bed, instead, use hangers or hooks to keep keeping them away from the floor or bed. Also use suitcases with hard sides (without canvas). Keep them in plastic bags, when not in use. Elevate such items off the floor to luggage stand, tables or chairs.
• Elevate the bed, and apply double-sided sticky tape around each leg of bed, or by keep them plastic furniture block within a tray of water.
• Wipe down all likely hiding places of these bugs with Use Steam or alcohol to kill them. For bedbugs, steam cleaning can kill them in all life stages (including eggs), but as steam does not penetrate far, it has limitations. Also, as heat has no residual effect like chemicals, the bedbugs and fleas return if they are hiding in other places.
• Repair cracks in walls, and re-glue peeling wallpaper to eliminate their hiding places.
• Call an exterminator. They are trained people for eliminating bugs and prevent their return.

Diatomaceous Earth (DE)

Diatomaceous earth is an environment-friendly obstacle, to prevent bedbugs. The diatomaceous earth scraps off the waxy cuticle (hard skin) that covers an insect, causing them to die of dehydration.
Natural and chemical pesticides and repellents
Turpentine oil, commonly known as paint thinner not only kills bedbugs and fleas, including their eggs, but it also repel them. But it is highly inflammable and toxic and must be used with extreme caution.
Other repellants include insecticides, eucalyptus oil, Permethrin and black pepper.
Traditional/Alternative methods

Neem oil is made from the leaves and barks of the neem tree, native to India. It can be dispensed on curtains, bed-sheets, carpets and mattresses. It is natural, an effective insect repellent and it is antibacterial.
TREATMENTS
Scratching a flea bite can cause infection. Besides the itching feeling, bedbug bites does not cause any serious disease that requires medications, because it does not cause infection like fleas.
• Wash the bug bites with any antiseptic lotion or soap.
• Oral antihistamine may be taken to reduce itching.
• Wet a cotton swab with tea tree oil or neem oil to clean the bites.
• Calamine lotion and Hydrocortisone creams reduce itching. Calamine lotion also forms a thin film to cover over the insect bites.
• Apply ice pack on the bug-bites. It will reduce the itching and swelling.

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Seborrhea – Treatment Without Steroids

November 6, 2010 By 5 Comments

Seborrhea (Seborea)

Redness of skin peeling on the sides of the nose, between eyebrows and the edges of the hair on the forehead are very most common phenomenon that appears about 5% of the population. The phenomenon occurs at any age, but is especially common between the ages of 30 and 50. Although   a  minor   disorder  , this   unpleasant   redness  and itch is  more prominent  in  periods of stress and changes of weather  is  called   seborrhea  or   Seborrheic  dermatitis or Seborea is difficult to treat.

Dermatologic studies have shown that   skin fungus  called  a Malassezia Furfur  plays  and   important role in triggering the  skin redness and irritation common in Seborrheic  dermatitis or  Seborea . The fungus causes the skin to activate a mechanism that directly  causes the  skin   to be  red,  inflamed,  itchy and  covered  with scale.

A  European comparative controlled trial (the skin department in Gothenburg, Sweden) tested a key ingredient of the formula on 39 patients with red hair and scalp margins. After using twice a day, for two weeks, found significant relief of the  red skin peeling in  89 percent of the treated  patients compared with only  32 percent relief in the control group.

Looking  at  skin  cultures  they found significant decrease in the number of Malassezia (P <0.01) compared with no significant change in the control skin cultures.

The  proprietary   SebaClear  (SebaCare100) topical solution  formulated  by  a team  of  dermatologist, chemists    and   mycology  experts, contains ingredients with proven activity on multiple  mechanisms  of the  Seborrheic  dermatitis or Seborea:

[1] anti-mycotic activity against Malassezia

(Fungus has a central role in Seborrheic Dermatitis.)

[2] Anti – inflammatory Non steroidal.

(Active Anti inflammatory Poly Phenols).

[3]  Keratolytic activity.

[4] Skin barrier protectant / repair.

How to use:

Pressing gently on the head of the pump will release 2-3 drops on the finger.

Apply drops red skin area twice a day for 10 – 14 days.
(A clear liquid in a pump pack of 30 ml).

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Skin Rash On Kids – Rapid Diagnosis For Everyoneitchy ears

November 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Skin Rash On Kids

Your  Kid  has   a  rash ?   Where  did the rash  start  ? is it itchy ?  What  color is it ?  Does  he/her have  enlarged   lymph  gland ?  Learn the  how  to diagnose  the   most   common  kids  rashes , Measles, Chicken pox,  Rubella, Rubeolla and  more..

FeverItchyThe lesionLocationDurationAdditional signs
MeaslesYesMinimalFlat pink and then redFirst the face and
then the chest belly
and feet		4-7 daysBefore the rash
there is cough
and "red eyes"
RubellaYesNoFlat and redface and then truck and limbs2-4 daysSwollen lymphs glands behind the years.
In older kids -
sometimes joint pains.
RubeollaYesNousually flat and pink, maybe sometimes a bit rough to the touchFirst the trunk and
then arms and neck. Minimal on face and feet.		1-2 daysStart with high temperature (fever) .
The rash appears
after the rash subsides.
Scarlet feverYesNoFlat, red , rough to the touch.First the face and then the elbows. Spreads rapidly in 24 hours to the rest of the body.5-7 daysSore throat and then desquamation of skin
on the pals of the hands.
Fifth DiseaseNoNoFlat, Red, Lace like.Looks like a "slapped cheek" The rash can appear and disappear again during the disease.First the face, and then
teh rest of the body
Chicken PoxYesYesFlat red and then vesicles and crustscan start anywhere - Limbs , trunk, face, scalp/4-10 daysThe lesions start as
flat papules and than transform into vesicles
and crusts
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Subcutaneous hemorrhages

November 2, 2010 By 1 Comment

Subcutaneous Hemorrhages-

In older people, small bruises on the arms and legs can cause the appearance of red marks which quickly become brown and purple.  These marks are subcutaneous hemorrhages which occur more easily in older people as a result of thinning of the skin.  An additional cause is the damage done to the connective tissue supporting the blood vessels of the skin by cumulative exposure to the sun during the person’s life.  In some cases these marks can be caused by problems in the patient’s blood-clotting mechanism or by the long-term use of drugs.

TREATMENT

Since the skin is thin and delicate, it should be protected by long sleeves and pants and by the regular use of fat-based creams and ointments.

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Acne Rosacea Treatment – Best Practical Advice

September 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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What is  Rosacea?

Rosacea: is sometimes called adult acne adult. Rosacea is  most common in people with light skin usually appears after the age 30. The patients often have redness on the cheeks, forehead and chin. Later in life small acne-like pimples  can develop in those areas covered   with  enlarged capillaries (Cuprose).

What are the signs of  Rosacea?

Frequent  or  constant  flushing and redness of skin  is common. At the beginning of the disease the  flush  appears and disappears. Later it becomes a permanent with  red cheeks, forehead and chin.

Pimple breakouts: Over the years, people with Rosacea  may  have small red acne like  pimples). Unlike the skin with acne – people with Rosacea do not  have comedones  (black and white points) and their pimples  usually do not appear on the neck and back or chest.

Enlargement  of capillaries: People with Rosacea there usually enlarged  small capillaries mainly cheeks and chin.

Less common signs:

Red eyelids: Also known as Ocular Rosacea. Expressed a sense of constant irritation of the  eyelids with watery discharge and redness of the conjunctiva. Severe cases may  require the treatment of  an ophthalmologist.

Feeling of dry skin: facial skin burns and feels irritated.

Thickening of facial skin and nose: in more difficult cases, especially men, can develop skin thickening nose to the point called Rhinophyma.

In rare cases, the signs will also appearon  the neck,  chest and  behind the ears.

What makes  Rosacea  worse ?

Stress81%

Some cosmetic materials27%                                                                                                                                        

Hot weather75%

Certain medications15%

Spirit57%

Other diseases15%

Strenuous exercise56%

Fruit Types13%

Alcohol52%

Corned Beef10%

Hot bath51%

Certain vegetables9%

Cold weather46%

Dairy products8%

Spicy food45%

Other factors24%

Humidity44%

Hot drinks36%

Heat inside the home!41%

* Results of a study on 1066 patients with Rosea

Treatment or  Rosacea:

The first law is strict avoidance of all the factors below.

There are few treatments later dermatologist can offer:

Topical creams: it is generally assumed that some cases  the  rosacea  is  due  to  response  to a  parasite called Demodex. This  parasite populates  the  sebaceous  glands. Treatment gel that contains metronidazole may help  in these  cases.

Antibiotic treatment: different antibiotics, especially the kind Minocycline  can destroy  p acnes bacteria  and  reduce  skin inflammation in rosacea.

Laser therapy or IPL: lasers or  intense pulse light  devices (IPL)  to collapse the enlarged  blood vessels in the  rosaceous  skin and
reduce  skin redness.

Photodynamic therapy:

The most innovative treatment for rosacea  today is photodynamic therapy. This treatment was applied to the skin a substance called ALA. This material is selectively absorbed by the sebaceous  glands and some of the superficial skin capillaries. After about an hour and skin is exposed to blue light (425  nanometer  -  without UV) – which triggers  a chemical reaction in the skin – called a Photodynamic reaction. The advantage of  PDT  for  Rosacea is that it does not require expensive laser treatments, hospitalization or anesthesia. PDT   has frequently good  cosmetic results without the risk of hyperpigmentation after treatmenAdd an Imaget.

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Seborrheic Dermatitis – How To Treat And Prevent Without Steroids ?

September 11, 2010 By 3 Comments
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Seborrheic Dermatitis-

Seborrhea (Seborrheic dermatitis , Dandruff, Seborea) is a common  condition caused  by multiple  factors. It  appears  usually  on areas  in the skin that have a high concentration of sebaceous glands. Especially on the sides of the nose, between eyebrows, scalp, front chest and on the center back between the shoulder blades.

Sometimes the redness of the scalp skin also spreads to  the upper part  of the forehead near  the hairline. In some people, these areas of red skin area covered with thick  white scale (These  are dead cells of the skin). In addition to the significant aesthetic discomfort Seborrheic  dermatitis  is  frequently   a  cause  for  scalp  itch.

Seborrhea or Seborea  is  in many cases   a  familial  tendency. One of the important reasons for this phenomenon is excessive secretion of sebaceous material from skin areas that have a large amount of sebaceous glands. In addition it seems that  a  special  fungus  that  grows  in the  sebaceous  material  triggers  inflammation that  causes  the redness  of the skin. The condition  is  more  pronounced  in  times  of  stress  and  in people  with  mental or  neurological   diseases   such  as  Parkinson’s disease.

Diagnosis:

In many cases it is necessary to distinguish between Seborrheic  dermatitis  and  psoriasis. Both are common skin conditions which  have  a  familial tendency. Both conditions appear  on the  scalp  but psoriasis will also   appear in skin on the  elbows and knees. On the other  hand   red  skin on  the sides of the nose and between the eyebrows is  more common  for  seborrhea. In some  cases there is a combination of psoriasis and seborrhea referred by dermatologists as  Seborriasis.

Effective Treatment of  Seborrhea or Seborea without  steroids:

Because the Seborrheic dermatitis is the tendency of the skin – you can not cure it . Nevertheless, in many cases it  is possible  to  suppress the symptoms and reduce significantly the discomfort associated with them.

First  line  of  scalp  treatment  are  the  anti-Dandruff shampoos. These types of shampoos typically contain Zinc Pyrithion, selenium sulfide, distilled tar products or materials against fungi such as ketoconazole.

All types of shampoo (except those containing selenium sulfide 2.5 percent) may be  used often, preferably  every day – without fear. It is recommended to use different types of shampoo to  take advantage  of  their different action mechanisms. The  shampoo  should  be  left on the skin for about three minutes massaged  and rinse  well .

Many  doctors  prescribe  steroidal   lotions  or  creams for the facial redskin areas . Although lotions or  creams that contain steroids bring a rapid relief for the   first  few  days ,  the prolonged use of such creams can cause skin damage including the development of atrophic  skin  (very thin  skin)  and enlarged  skin  capillaries  . Doctors who are aware of the damage associated with prolonged steroid use tend to recommend the treatment creams that do not  contain steroids-  mostly   compounds   containing  sulfur  and  salicylic  acid  in an ointment  base.

Special prescription shampoos containing antifungal substances such as ketoconazole  may be  also helpful  in   Seborrheic  dermatitis  of the  scalp  and  skin. It is recommended to use  these  shampoos  two or three times a week. Women with Seborrhea Choose fat-free moisturizer. (Oil free)

A  new  medicine  launched  recently  in  Israel  offers a  very  effective  treatment  and  prevention  for  Seborrheic  dermatitis without using steroids. This medicine SebaCare100 also works simultaneous  in  a few  mechanisms  of the  disorder.  It  was  shown  to  destroy the  fungus  related  to the  conation  and  in parallel  to  reduce  the   inflammation  of the skin and  the  quantity  of  scales. Clinical studies conducted in Europe showed that substantially reduce the redness carcinoma sufferers seborrhea approximately 82 percent of cases.

What is an Seborrheic  dermatitis in babies?

Secretion of sebaceous  material  (fat)  from the skin depends on the amount of male hormones (testosterone) in both men and women. These hormones in the mother’s blood are transferred to the baby during  pregnancy and  stay there  for  the  first months of life. This hormone causes  in the baby  an increased discharge of  sebaceous  material  and skin inflammation usually on the  scalp and sometimes the folds of skin. The situation is not dangerous and transient in most cases before the age of one year. Baby  Seborrhea is sometimes expressed in diaper area  and should  to be distinguished from the common  diaper  dermatitis  caused  by contact of the skin  with baby secretions . Dermatologist  can  help  the  condition  with  sulfur/salicylic  compounds  and  mild  steroidal  topical.

Seborrheic  dermatitis and eyelid skin:

Special form of the familiar and Seborrheic  dermatitis  may  appear on the  eyelids. This is a chronic condition which is expressed in red and itchy  skin mostly on the edge of the eyelids. If there are scabs and scaly skin, the eyelids can be treated by mild  steroidal creams.

Remember Seborrheic  dermatitis or Seborea a condition which tends to disappear and reappear. If the phenomenon repeats often necessary to repeat the prevention and treatment and persisting for several weeks or even months. In any case, make sure to that  your  dermatologist matches  treatment  to your  individual  condition avoiding   side effects associated with inappropriate treatment.

There  is  no  cure  for  seborrheic  dermatitis.  Steroidal  creams  or  ointments  can  provide  short term  relief.  Nevertheless  prolonged  use  of these  topicals  (more than  5-7  days)  bears  the  risk  of  damaging the causing it  to  thin  and  fragile.  Non steroidal  ointment  can  be  prescribed  by  dermatologist  (Containing  a  mixture  of  sulfur  and  salicylic  acid  )   or  bought  over  the counter  ( SebaClear )

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