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Perioral Dermatitis – An Overview

anirudh — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 07:32:53 +0000

What is Perioral Dermatitis?

It is a skin condition which causes a burning sensation and rashes to erupt around the mouth. ‘Perioral’ means around the mouth and ‘Dermatitis’ stands for inflammation of the skin. Perioral Dermatitis mainly affects young women and sometimes men. The burning sensations is due to small red bumps around the lips. A reddish rash may be seen on the cheeks, the chin, the area of skin beside the nose and lips. It can also appear around the eyes and forehead.

What casues Perioral Dermatitis?

Dermotologists cannot quite point out as to why the skin condition occurs. However, some reasons causing Perioral Dermatitis can be due to the usage of face creams, cosmetic produts and fluorinated toothpaste. Even UV Rays, changes in hormones and oral pills lead to the condition.

Symptoms of Perioral Dermatitis

Perioral Dermatitis can be reconised by various symptoms such as redness of the skin, rashes and itchy skin, dry skin which causes the outer part to peel.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Perioral Dermatitis is detected by undergoing a bacterial test on the skin.It can easily be seen by observing the skin.Treament of the skin condition is close to the method used to cure Acne Vulgaris. Oinment free of steroids are applied, namely erythromycin, metronidazole, tacrolimus and pimecrolimus. If the condition is severe than oral medicine such as minocycline, tetracycline and erythromycin are used for around 1 1/2- 3months. Perioral Dermatitis can also be cured by following a daily routine- washing the affected area with warm water and soap. By reducing or discontinuing the usage of cosmetic products till it heals. It can be further prevented by not using toothpaste containing fluoride and anti-tartar ingredients.

Further Reading :

Perioral Dermatitis Treatment, Pictures and Causes

What is Atkins Diet?

admin — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:27:46 +0000

Is your obesity ruining your life? The Atkins diet, one of the most famous diet plans might just help you to get back to shape.

About the Diet

The Atkins Diet had been named after Dr. Robert Atkins. It advises controlling your carbohydrate intake for a rapid weight reduction.

How it works?

The first two weeks of the program is known as the ‘induction’ process. It is called the Atkins Diet Phase 1. In this stage, one must limit their carbohydrate intake to only about 20 grams per day. They are not allowed to eat high-carbohydrate foods and vegetables like milk, grains, fruits, cereals, potatoes, peas or bread . They are advised to stick to the Atkins diet food list which includes

* Seafood
* Meats (all varieties excl. few processed ones)
* Cheeses
* Poultry
* Eggs
* Oils
* Margarine
* Bacon
* Butter
* Sausages

After the induction phase, one can gradually increase their carbohydrate intake. The long-term carbohydrate consumption diet should not exceed more than 90 grams per day. The carbohydrate reduction forces the body to use its own fats to provide energy needed by the system. In this way, it reduces the existing body fat and cuts down weight.

Millions of people have tried this diet and got good results according to some websites.

Reference:

Atkins Diet – Wikipedia.org
Atkins Diet Plan, Phases, Food List & Side Effects – PrimeHealthChannel.com
Atkins Diet Phase – Squidoo.com

Leg Pain And Aches

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:55:49 +0000

The leg muscles are the first to give way in a situation of too much of walking or standing and this is due to fatigue and loss of energy. The legs are full of tendons and muscles and so they obviously like every other muscle need to be relaxed at regular intervals failing which they may lead to aching or tired legs. While leg pain commonly occurs after an injury, this need not be the only reason. Several factors like conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels and skin are responsible for aching legs. These factors usually cause inflammation or overstretching of tissues which is the source of pain. Leg pain can both be a symptom and complaint at once. Depending upon the cause and the situation, symptoms of leg pain can be represented in a wide range. The pain may be described in different ways like sharp, dull, heavy, aching, burning or other associated symptoms, depending upon the cause.

Aching legs can also be a result of various causes like muscle fatigue, strain due to overuse and too much of exercise. Holding a muscle in the same position for a long time too is included. Blood clot due to longer period of bed rest, Atherosclerosis that blocks blood flow in the arteries, inflammation of the leg joints by arthritis, infection of the tissues and nerve damage are also some of the common causes. Another reason may be an injury from a torn or overstretched muscle, shin splits, hairline crack in the bone and inflamed tendon.

Since, there can be varied reasons for leg pain, the treatment too depends on the accurate diagnosis. Once the reason for the pain is established, focus is made on both pain control and controlling the underlying problem to prevent or lessen future occurrences. Taking rest, using ice, compression and elevation are the initial acts to be followed for effective pain control. This is the initial phase of treatment. Alternating heat and ice may be useful. Leg aches in people with diabetes is very hard to control and hence a lifetime of blood-sugar control is needed. Other lifetime controls to be looked out for are high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking. Maintaining an ideal weight is necessary as too much of weight can cause stress on bones and joints. Exercise regularly and opt for a healthy balanced diet with adequate calcium and Vit D intake for stronger bones and joint flexibility.

Maintaining good control of the disease is necessary as this minimizes the risk of developing complications associated with it

Further Reading:

Aching Legs Causes & Symptoms

KEEPING FIT DURABLY WITH SMOOTH FITNESS PRODUCTS

rohit147 — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:54:16 +0000

Keeping oneself fit in this busy competitive era is the main focus of each and every individual. There may be uncountable numbers of fitness instruments in the market but when the question arises of reliability then there are very few manufacturers or suppliers. One of them is Smooth Fitness. They have been keeping fit to all, globally, for 25 long years.

One of their very reliable and of superior quality product is Elepticals Machines. It is available through their website at the industry leading price. Added advantage in purchasing of this product is that it comes with 2 year in-home labor warranty. They have wide varieties of this product and it suits every pocket.

The Treadmills of Smooth Fitness is just next to the best. It is highly reliable, long lasting and too effective. One can order the Treadmill online through various mode of easy payment option including PayPal and Google Checkout. This product also comes with 2 year in-home labor warranty.

Fitness Bikes are also one of the best products of Smooth Fitness. The Fitness Exercise Bikes of the company is of superior quality and are available in wide varieties and at reasonable prices. It is highly durable and result oriented in the quickest ever time.

KEEPING FIT DURABLY WITH SMOOTH FITNESS PRODUCTS

rohit147 — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:53:18 +0000

KEEPING FIT DURABLY WITH SMOOTH FITNESS PRODUCTS

rohit147 — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:19:07 +0000

SELECTING THE WRITE PRAMS FOR YOUR BABY

rohit147 — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:55:45 +0000

Whatever the product is, quality matters. Especially, when this comes down for a baby product, more attention needs to be paid. One among them is baby pushchairs. You can see variety of pushchairs in market. One of the best online offers for baby pushchairs is available at Babythings4u.com. They have different types like three wheelers (much comfortable one), tanderm buggies, travel systems, crossover, 3-in-1 and so on. Also, all the above mentioned types are available in all frequently used colors.

The very next product that comes into our minds is prams. Similar to the pushchairs, prams are also available of different types and colors. The popular brands that are available are OBABY, TRAXX, Keep, OSATTO, GRACO, Clippasafe and X-Adventure.

The website has various preferences for the customers worldwide. They accept USD, GBP and Euros. You have options to compare the products with other brands on the market, before purchasing. Also, you can get more information about the product by giving a ring to their customer care (0800 703234). There are also special offers announced by babythings4u on various seasons. Last but not least, you have options to track your order so that you can get to know status of the items you purchased.

SELECTING THE WRITE PRAMS FOR YOUR BABY

rohit147 — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:20:23 +0000

SELECTING THE WRITE PRAMS FOR YOUR BABY

rohit147 — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:16:36 +0000

ARE YOU TOO YOUNG TO BE AN ALCOHOLIC?

rohit147 — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:36:58 +0000

Years ago, an alcoholic was seen as a bum, someone who slept on park benches while holding onto a paper bag with a bottle of alcohol inside. These were men who had become homeless, rejected by their families, and ignored by society. Usually these were older men who were dirty, wore ragged clothing, and couldn’t speak without slurring their words. They begged on street corners for change to get another drink.

How times have changed! Now there are some rehab centers that cater to people who are in their teen years. These centers concentrate on the specific needs of those who are in that age group.

Are they “real” alcoholics? Most of them still attend school and some are even involved in extracurricular activities like sports, band, and choir. While they attend school, their clothing is usually clean and neat. They probably look just like any other student at their school.

How can you spot a “real” alcoholic? Most of the time, you can’t. If you are at a party that is populated with teens, can you spot an alcoholic there? It is possible that you can notice some signs of alcoholism, but it really isn’t possible to be sure that the person is actually an alcoholic.

So, how can you tell if you are an alcoholic? First, your age has nothing to do with it. Second, it isn’t about how much you drink or what type of alcohol you drink. Many alcoholics have tried switching from beer to vodka to gin to change the affects of their drinking. It doesn’t work.

If you notice that you are drinking to change how you feel, you may have a problem. If you drink more than you intend to, that could be something to look at. One thing that could be helpful is to write down some things about your drinking pattern.

Do you drink when you are feeling stressed or pressured?

Do you drink when you don’t really want to, but you want to feel different?

Has your behavior changed since you started drinking?

Do you choose to hang out with people who drink?

After writing some of these things down, you might consider talking to a substance abuse counselor or calling a group who could help you clarify whether you have an alcoholic problem. There is help.

Here are resources you can use to find help:

Houston, Texas | Drug Addiction Rehab Center and Drug Relapse Prevention

Plano, Texas | Alcohol Addiction Rehab Center and Alcohol Relapse Prevention

Plano, Texas | Drug Addiction Rehab Center and Drug Relapse Prevention