SYMPTOMS OF FUNGAL NAIL INFECTION

SYMPTOMS OF FUNGAL INFECTION

What Does It Look Like?

A fungal infection of the nail may affect part of the nail, the entire nail, or several nails.

Visible Signs

Visible signs of a fungal nail infection include:

• scaling under the nail, which is called subungual hyperkeratosis
• white or yellow streaks on the nail, which is called lateral onychomycosis
• a crumbling corner or tip of the nail, which is called distal onychomycosis
• flaking white areas on the nail’s surface, which may include pits in the nail
• the appearance of yellow spots at the bottom of the nail, which is called proximal onychomycosis
• loss of the nail

Common Signs

Common signs of a fungal nail infection include:

• a distorted nail that may lift off from the nail bed
• an odor coming from the infected nail
• a brittle or thickened nail

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WHY HAIR FALLS IN RAINY SEASON?

Hair falls rapidly in the rainy season due to the high humidity, acid rain or dirty rain water which makes the hair dry and brittle. If you use chemical color or other hair products, these make your hair oily and greasy due to the excess humidity. This in turn causes damage to the hair and scalp. Using gels in rainy season causes dandruff to the hair which also leads to hair fall.

Try some remedy during Rainy Season

·         Keep the hair dry

·         Use mild shampoo

·         Never tie the wet hair, let it dry completely

·         Use separate, clean and wide toothed comb

·         Use oil to the hair for once a week

·         Do not use hair dryer

·         Maintain healthy diet pattern

·         Drink ample of water

·         If problem persists, go to a Trichologist.

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SKIN REJUVENATION

If aging, acne, or too much time in the sun has left your face with blotches, scars, wrinkles, or lines, laser skin resurfacing may help your skin look younger and healthier.

Laser skin resurfacing removes skin layer by layer with precision. The new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface. The procedure can be done alone or with other cosmetic surgeries on the face.For all skin,hair, nail issues and all types of cosmetic procedures visit our clinics at Malad,Juhu and Bandra in Mumbai.For appointments call 9004839333.

PIMPLES

What Are Pimples?

Pimples are one of the most common skin conditions that you will see in many people especially in teenagers. It is nothing but the inflammation of the skin caused by the attack of bacteria on the sebaceous glands (oil glands). The bacteria infect the skin and this makes the skin to swell up by forming a puss inside. The main reason for the occurrence of pimples is teenagers are due to the excess secretion of sebum by the oil glands during their puberty stage when they undergo a lot of hormonal changes. It normally is seen on the face, neck, back and shoulders. Pimples are not a critical problem at all but it makes you look very miserable and poor in appearance.

Causes Of Pimples

Some of the common causes of pimples are mentioned below:

1.    Pimples are generally caused during puberty and teenage years when there is an increase in the sex hormones and androgen.

2.    Too much consumption of oil and junk foods also causes pimples to easily appear in teenagers.

3.    Hereditary and dirt factors also cause pimples in men and women.

4.    Over use of cosmetic products on the face and inadequate cleansing of these products also causes pimples to appear on the face and neck.

5.    Pressure on the face due to use of helmet straps and so on can also cause pimples.

6.    Accumulation of dead skin cells and overgrowth of bacterial tissues in the body causes pimples.

Symptoms For Pimples

There are no specific symptoms that you will experience to predict that you are going to get pimples on your face or neck or back.

1.    Scaly red skin

2.    Scarring of the skin

3.    Reddish tiny bulbs on your face and neck

4.    Black heads and White heads

5.    Pimples might or might not contain fluid or puss inside

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CAUSES OF ECZEMA

Causes of eczema

The specific cause of eczema remains unknown, but it is believed to develop due to a combination of hereditary (genetic) and environmental factors.

Children are more likely to develop eczema if a parent has had it or another atopic disease. If both parents have an atopic disease, the chances increase further.

Environmental factors are also known to bring out the symptoms of eczema. These include:

§  Irritants - soaps, detergents, shampoos, disinfectants, juices from fresh fruits, meats, or vegetables

§  Allergens - dust mites, pets, pollens, mold, dandruff

§   Microbes - bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus,viruses, certain fungi

§  Hot and cold temperatures - hot weather, high and low humidity, perspiration from exercise

§  Foods - dairy products, eggs, nuts and seeds, soy products, wheat

§  Stress - it is not a cause of eczema but can make symptoms worse

§  Hormones - women can experience worsening of eczema symptoms at times when their hormone levels are changing, for example during pregnancy and at certain points in their menstrual cycle.

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CHEMICAL PEELS

Chemical peels can improve the skin's appearance. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin, which makes it blister and eventually peel off. The new skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin.

Chemical peels can be done on the face, neck, or hands. They can be used to:

• Reduce fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth
• Treat wrinkles caused by sun damage and aging
• Improve the appearance of mild scars
• Treat certain types of acne
•  Reduce age spots, freckles, and dark patches (melasma)due to pregnancy or taking birth control pills.
• Improve the look and feel of the skin.

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HIV AND AIDS

What Is AIDS?

AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection.

HIV causes AIDS by attacking CD4 cells, which the immune system uses to protect the body from disease. When the immune system loses too many CD4 cells, you are less able to fight off infection and can develop serious, often deadly, infections. These are called oppurtunistic infections(OIs).

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIV AND AIDS?

When someone dies of AIDS, it is usually OIs or other long-term effects of HIV that cause death. AIDS refers to the weakened state of the body’s immune system that can no longer stop opportunistic infections.

You do not have AIDS as soon as you are infected with HIV. You can live with HIV (be HIV+) for many years with no signs of disease, or only mild-to-moderate symptoms. People living with HIV and taking HIV drugs as prescribed have a very low risk of progressing to AIDS. But without treatment, HIV will eventually wear down the immune system in most people to the point that they have low numbers of CD4 cells and develop opportunistic infections. Without treatment, this usually happens in five to ten years.

The definition of AIDS was established before there was effective treatment for HIV. It indicated that a person was at higher risk for illness or death. In countries where HIV treatment is readily available, AIDS is no longer as relevant as it once was. This is because having access to effective treatment means people can stay healthier even with low CD4 counts. Also, someone could have received the AIDS diagnosis years ago even though they no longer have a low CD4.

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SKIN TAGS

Skin tags are invariably benign - non cancerous - tumors of the skin which cause no symptoms, unless it is repeatedly rubbed or scratched, as may happen with clothing, jewelry, or when shaving. Very large skin tags may burst under pressure.

Skin tags are benign, asymptomatic skin tumors, often raised from the skin on fleshy peduncles.

Skin tags are composed of a core of fibers and ducts, nerve cells, fat cells, and a covering or epidermis.

Some people inherit an increased susceptibility to skin tags, and being obese or overweight also appears to increase the likelihood of developing this skin anomaly. Skin tags affect people of all genders equally, but are more likely to occur in people who are pregnant and/or who have diabetes.

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PIMPLES

Pimples on face occur in people of different ages. It is not just the problem faced by most teenagers, but adults as well, which really make them feel annoyed.  Skin pimples must not be treated harshly and instead, these must be soothed to prevent scars.

The worst part of having pimples that are not removed properly is having pimple scars. As much as possible, avoid doing unnecessary actions to your pimples while they do not heal or dry yet.  After you search for home remedies for pimples, there you are looking for some tips to keep your face flawless. Here are the suggested ways to prevent your face from having pimple scars:

Never Prick at Your Pimples

Pricking or pressing your pimples can be very tempting, but it should be avoided as much as possible.  If you squeeze the unsightly pimples on face, there is a big possibility that it will cause serious scarring, inflammation and infection.

Chemical Peeling

This method enhances your skin appearance and lightens pimple scars. It works by simply removing the top layer of the skin. Glycolic acid is the main active ingredient found in various chemical peels.

Enough Rest and Plenty of Water

Water eliminates the toxins going throughout your body while enough rest or sleep lets your body heal and improve your overall skin health.

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All About Acne

What is acne?

Acne (acne vulgaris, common acne) is a disease of the hair follicles of the face, chest, and back that affects almost all teenagers during puberty; the only exception being members of a few primitive Neolithic isolated tribes living in isolation. It is not caused by bacteria, although bacteria play a role in its development. It is not unusual for some women to develop acne in their mid- to late-20s.

Acne appears on the skin as...

• occluded pores ("comedones"), also known as blackheads or whiteheads,
• tender red bumps also known as pimples or zits,
• pustules, and occasionally as
• Cysts (deep pimples, boils)

What causes acne?

No one factor causes acne. Acne occurs when sebaceous (oil) glands attached to the hair follicles are stimulated at the time of puberty by circulating male hormones. Sebum (oil) is a natural substance which lubricates and protects the skin. Associated with increased oil production is a change in the manner in which the skin cells mature, predisposing them to clog the follicular pore. The clog can appear as a whitehead if it covered by a thin layer of skin or if exposed to the air the darker exposed portion of the plug is called a "blackhead." The plugged hair follicle gradually enlarges, producing a bump. As the follicle enlarges, the wall may rupture, allowing irritating substances and normal skin bacteria access into the deeper layers of the skin, ultimately producing inflammation. Inflammation near the skin's surface produces a pustule; deeper inflammation results in a papule (pimple); if the inflammation is deeper still, it forms a cyst.

Here are some factors that don't usually play a role in acne:

• Heredity: With the exception of very severe acne, most people do not have the problem exactly as their parents did. Almost everyone has some acne at some point in their life.
• Food: Parents often tell teens to avoid pizza, chocolate, greasy and fried foods, and junk food. While these foods may not be good for overall health, they don't cause acne or make it worse. Although some recent studies have implicated milk and pure chocolate in aggravating acne, these findings are very far from established.
• Dirt: "Blackheads" are oxidized oil, not dirt. Sweat does not cause acne and is produced by entirely separate glands in the skin. On the other hand, excessive washing can dry and irritate the skin.
• Stress: Some people get so upset by their pimples that they pick at them and make them last longer. Stress, however, does not play much of a direct role in causing acne.

In occasional patients, the following may be contributing factors:'

• Pressure: In some patients, pressure from helmets, chin straps, collars, suspenders, and the like can aggravate acne.
• Drugs: Some medications may cause or worsen acne, such as those containing iodides, bromides, or oral or injected steroids.
• Most cases of acne, however, are not drug related.
• Occupations: In some jobs, exposure to industrial products like cutting oils may produce acne.
• Cosmetics: Some cosmetics and skin-care products are pore clogging ("comedogenic"). Of the many available brands of skin-care products, it is important to read the list of ingredients and choose those which have water listed first or second if you are concerned about acne. These "water-based" products are usually best for those with acne.

When should you start acne treatment?

Since everyone gets acne at some time, the right time to treat it is when it bothers you or when the potential for scarring develops. This can be when severe acne flares suddenly, for mild acne that just won't go away, or even when a single pimple decides to show up the week before your prom or wedding. The decision is yours.

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