Literally, a rash means the growth of some red bumps on your skin caused by irritation to the skin. As the effect, the skin may become swollen, itchy and bumpy. Generally, skin rashes are not contagious and are triggered by external material such as dust, food, dry air, animal dander, certain fabrics and many more. There are several reasons behind the development of these skin rashes. Some skin rashes are merely because of the dry skin condition, some may be caused by skin allergies or infection, and some may even cause by the growth of fungus on your skin.

Dry skin rashes are the most common rashes among all. If you belong to the category of those having dry skin, then you might have bigger chances of developing skin rashes because being dry, your skin will be easily irritated, especially during the cold, dry months of the year. Prevent dry skin rashes by drinking sufficient water and apply adequate amount of moisturizer. Some dry skin rashes are however, hereditary. In this particular case, external environment does not play an important role in causing it, just in triggering it. In the case of hereditary dry skin rashes, skin becomes extremely itchy and inflamed, causing redness, swelling, cracking, weeping, crusting, and scaling. This type of rashes comes and goes, often for no obvious reason.

Some standard treatment involves simple routine that you need to follow. People who suffer from dry skin rashes or have the tendency to develop dry skin rashes should avoid hot or long (more than 10 to 15 minutes) baths and showers. It is recommended to bath using lukewarm water as it helps to cleanse and moisturize the skin without drying it excessively. Choose mild bar soap or non-soap cleanser because soaps can be drying to the skin. After bathing, apply moisturizes onto the skin to avoid dryness. In the case of severe dry skin rashes, consult physician for further treatment.

Another type of skin rashes is a rash brought on by contact with a specific material which causes allergy on the skin. These skin allergies can be anything from animal dander, certain fabric to poison ivy and jewelry containing nickel. In general, this type of skin rashes only affects those parts of the skin which comes into contact with the material causes the allergy. One of the best ways to stay away from the skin allergies is to prevent it from happening by knowing what causes the allergic reaction and avoid any direct contact with whatever material that causes it.

Other than dry skin rashes and skin allergies, there is also a rash caused by fungal infections. Tough this type of skin rashes is not as common as its counterpart; you still need to be cautious as both people with good hygiene and bad hygiene can get this rash. When you get fungal skin rashes, treat it with some anti fungal cream which can be easily found at neighborhood drugstore.

Whatever rashes you have, remember not too scratch it, as scratching only make things worse. Just be patient and treat them accordingly, and if things got worse, immediately consult a physician.

Jerrick Foo has been researching and developing all dry skin care the purpose of offering men and women safe, dry skin care tips. He have created Dry Skin Care Guide to share his 10 years of combined expertise with you. Visit http://www.dry-skin-care-guide.com for essential skin care tips.

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A general overview:

Acne is not a very nice thing to have and of course everyone who suffers from it want to get rid of it, which is understandable. It is quite common among children and teenagers, but also among the adult population. It is a myth that it will just go away as you progress from child to teen to adult.

There are quite a few myths surrounding acne so lets clear a few of the up now.

It is a myth that eating fatty and greasy foods can lead to acne problems. There is absolutely no link between the two. A lot of studies have been conducted and scientists report that this is indeed a myth.

It is a myth that getting a tan can help to clear acne. Having a golden brown glow to your skin will help to cover up the red acne patches but it certainly wont heal it. You may even do more damage with long exposure to UV light creating even more problems for yourself.

It is a myth that washing your face will decrease the number of acne breakouts you have. Removing dirt and oil from your face is a good thing but if you over do it can decrease the essential oils, which can cause irritation and discomfort. It then takes longer for the acne to heal.

It is a myth that you can’t wear make up or shave with acne. Yes, you can. As long as they dont clog your pores it is fine. Some products actually contain certain chemicals that help to combat acne.

So there you have a few of the myths surrounding acne but before we get on to any of the acne medicine lets just run through a few simple tips that any sufferer should be doing to help fight acne:

Avoid scrubbing the affected area - if you scrub the area you will create micro breaks in the skin which allow the acne causing bacteria inside. You want to keep the skin as intact as possible to create a natural barrier.

Avoid very cold weather - cold weather, along with hot, can cause pores to clog, which as we know helps acne spread. It sounds a bit silly but always try to keep warm!

Try swimming or other light exercise - this can reduce overall stress, which could be a key factor among acne sufferers.

Clean clothes, sheets, towels and any other daily used fabric more often than usual - this will help to combat the growth of the acne causing bacteria. The less of that around the better! It might mean a bit more washing and ironing but will be worth it in the long run!

In actual fact the best acne medicine is to take good care of the affected areas simply by cleansing it and applying certain creams or gels that are known to cause relief (explained later).

Basic acne skin care involves the following:

-Gently wash the skin about twice a day with a normal skin cleanser. Do not use a rough or hard sponge or anything as this will make it worse and always remember to properly rinse the skin afterwards.

-Apart from cleansing the affected areas try not to touch your acne. Especially don’t try and squeeze it as this could cause a break in the skin, which could lead to infection. If this occurs then scarring could be the end result - not good!

-Gentle exfoliation can remove the build up of dead skin cells to help stop it spreading. Again, be sure to cleanse and rinse the affected area thoroughly.

This basic acne skin care will help with the day to day discomfort of acne. There is a lot of good acne medicine on the market today that can also be used to alleviate the problems of acne. Some good acne medicine products are mentioned below.

Cooling Gel Masks - these do not directly rid you of acne but they do help to clear the pores. When used regularly this can be very effective and reduces redness and blemishes and can help to control acne breakouts

Acne Cleansers - there are a lot of these on the market and are all roughly the same. They contain a cocktail of solutions to help clear, tone and generally fight acne. They can be found in any pharmacy or on the internet.

Acne Fighting Masks - these are designed to be worn overnight and help to control the production of excess oils that contribute to the cause of acne. Some of these products are all natural and have had great success. Again, they can mostly be found in any pharmacy or on the internet.

Hopefully this article has been of some help and the methods that have been outlined can be used to alleviate your acne problems.

Oliver Peck - Author

Tags: acne, acne medicine, acne skin care, acne products, acne help

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Spring break season is just around the corner this is the time for us to get in the tanning bed and “bake ourselves beautiful”. Over 1 million people a day visit tanning beds despite the fact that skin cancer and melanoma rates are on the rise.

No tanning is safe!!! Tanning beds emit both UVA and UVB rays; both are dangerous and lead to skin cancer. Also, they both increase the rate of aging. Tanning leads to a break down in collagen and elastin, these are needed to keep our skin plump, youthful and wrinkle free. Every time you tan you are doing cumulative damage to your skin increasing the rate of skin aging and skin cancer.

We need our vitamin D!!! It is true the sun does help our body to produce vitamin D. A little sun goes a long wayreally just 5-10 minutes in the sun (not a tanning bed), just once a week gives us all the vitamin D we need. We can also get adequate levels of the vitamin by eating a well rounded diet rich in fish, milk and eggs.

What are the alternatives? There really are no alternatives to tanning. Using sunless self-tanning products and using bronzing make-up are certainly safe and can give you that “sunkissed” look. .

I feel good when I’m out in the sun! Its true tanning can make you feel good by increasing the endorphins (feel good hormones) in our bodies. If this is the case for you, find other ways to increase these hormones–exercise, meditate, laugh and play.

How can I protect myself? Obviously, don’t tan or spend time in tanning beds. If you chose to spend time in the sun, be smart. Wear hats, use light cotton cover-ups, wear wide spectrum SPF 30 or greater and reapply, try not to bask in the sun between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Also, some studies demonstrate using antioxidants such as vitamin C and Prevage (ibededone) can protect the skin from free radical damage caused by sun exposure.

I have sun damagewhat do I do? First make sure your sun damage is not cancer. Visit your family doctor, skin care specialist, or dermatologist and have them inspect your skin. Usually cancer needs to be surgically removed or “frozen”. If you have sun damage or precancer there are other options such as: PDT/ALA, 5-FU, Alpha Hydroxy Acids and retinoids. Of course, prevent further damage by using sunscreens and antioxidants.

Dr. Tracey O’Neal is a family practice physician and the founder and medical director of Nu Yu Medical Aesthetics a Toledo, Ohio practice dedicated to anti-aging and skin rejuvenation techniques.
http://www.nuyumed.com

Tags: anti aging, skin care, skin cancer, protecting your skin, SPF

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