{"id":51,"date":"2014-07-30T07:26:58","date_gmt":"2014-07-30T07:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/?p=51"},"modified":"2014-09-23T10:28:12","modified_gmt":"2014-09-23T10:28:12","slug":"skin-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/blog\/skin-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content mCustomScrollbar\">\n<h3>Acne<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Acne<\/strong> is a skin condition that causes pimples . This includes whiteheads, blackheads, and\u00a0red, inflamed patches of skin (such as cysts).<\/p>\n<h3>Causes, incidence, and risk factors<\/h3>\n<p>Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin become clogged. These holes are called pores.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each pore opens to a follicle. A follicle contains a hair and an oil gland. The oil released by the gland helps remove old skin cells and keeps your skin soft.<\/li>\n<li>When glands produce too much oil, the pores can become blocked. Dirt, bacteria, and cells build up. The blockage is called a plug or comedone.<\/li>\n<li>If the top of the plug is white, it is called a\u00a0whitehead.<\/li>\n<li>If the top of the plug is\u00a0dark, it is called a\u00a0blackhead.<\/li>\n<li>If the plug breaks open, swelling and red bumps occur.<\/li>\n<li>Acne that is deep in your skin can\u00a0cause hard, painful\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/n\/pmh_adam\/A003240\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"inl_cont\">cysts<\/a>. This is called cystic acne.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Acne is most common in teenagers, but anyone can get acne, even babies.\u00a0Three out of four teenagers have some acne. Hormonal changes may cause the skin to be more oily.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Acne tends to run in families. It may be triggered by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hormonal changes related to puberty, menstrual periods, pregnancy, birth control pills, or stress<\/li>\n<li>Greasy or oily cosmetic and hair products<\/li>\n<li>Certain drugs (such as steroids,\u00a0testosterone,\u00a0estrogen, and\u00a0phenytoin)<\/li>\n<li>High levels of humidity and sweating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Eczema:<\/h3>\n<p>Atopic dermatitis is a\u00a0long-term\u00a0(chronic)\u00a0skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes.<\/p>\n<p>Atopic\u00a0dermatitis is due to a\u00a0hypersensitivity reaction\u00a0(similar to an\u00a0allergy) in the skin, which leads to long-term swelling and redness (inflammation) of the skin. People with atopic dermititis may lack certain proteins in the skin, which leads to greater sensitivity.<\/p>\n<p>Atopic dermatitis\u00a0is most common in infants. It may start as early as age 2 to 6 months. Many people outgrow it by early adulthood.<\/p>\n<p>People with\u00a0atopic dermatitis\u00a0often have\u00a0asthma\u00a0or seasonal allergies.\u00a0There is often a family history of allergic conditions such as asthma, hay fever, or eczema. People with atopic dermatitis often\u00a0test positive to\u00a0allergy skin tests.<\/p>\n<p>However, atopic dermatitis is not caused by allergies. The condition tends to get worse when the person is exposed to certain triggers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The following can make\u00a0atopic dermatitis\u00a0symptoms worse:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allergies to pollen, mold, dust mites, or animals<\/li>\n<li>Cold and dry air in the winter<\/li>\n<li>Colds or the flu<\/li>\n<li>Contact with irritants and chemicals<\/li>\n<li>Contact with rough materials, such as wool<\/li>\n<li>Dry skin<\/li>\n<li>Emotions and stress<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to too much\u00a0water, such as taking too many\u00a0baths or showers and swimming too often<\/li>\n<li>Feeling too hot or too cold, as well as sudden temperature changes<\/li>\n<li>Fragrances or dyes added to skin lotions or soaps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>HOMOEOPATHY<\/h4>\n<p>Homeopathy has good scope in the treatment of acute, chronic and recurring eczema. The treatment is individual specific, that is, each case is evaluated as a different entity and the treatment in specific to the details of that particular case, tackling \u00a0eczema from roots and helps in cure, safely and effectively.<\/p>\n<h3>Leucoderma<\/h3>\n<p>Leucoderma is a skin condition in which there is a loss of brown pigment called Melanin,from areas of skin, resulting in irregular white\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/n\/pmh_adam\/A003231\/\" class=\"inl_cont\">patches<\/a>\u00a0that feel like normal skin.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Photo0081.jpg\" alt=\"Photo0081\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Photo0081.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Photo0081-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Photo0081-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Photo0081-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Causes, incidence, and risk factors<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Leucoderma appears to occur when immune cells destroy the cells that produce brown pigment (melanocytes). This destruction is thought to be due to an\u00a0autoimmune\u00a0problem, but the cause is unknown.<\/p>\n<p>Leucoderma may appear at any age. There is an increased rate of the condition in some families. The condition affects about 1 out of every 100 people in the United States.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leucoderma is associated with three other autoimmune diseases:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Addison&#8217;s disease<\/li>\n<li>Hyperthyroidism<\/li>\n<li>Pernicious anemia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h4>Symptoms<\/h4>\n<p>Flat areas of normal-feeling skin without any pigment appear suddenly or gradually. These areas have a darker border. The edges are well defined but irregular.<\/p>\n<p>Leucoderma most often affects the face, elbows and knees, hands and feet, and genits. It affects both sides of the body equally.<\/p>\n<p>Leucoderma is more noticeable in darker-skinned people because of the contrast of white patches against dark skin.<\/p>\n<p>No other skin changes occur.<\/p>\n<p>Homoeopathy promisingly helps Leucoderma as it tackles from the root,in a effective manner with no side effects.<\/p>\n<h3>Lichen planus<\/h3>\n<p><b>Lichen planus<\/b> is a disease in which there is an itchy\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/n\/pmh_adam\/A003220\/\" class=\"inl_cont\">rash<\/a>\u00a0on the skin or in the mouth.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Photo0209.jpg\" alt=\"Photo0209\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Photo0209.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Photo0209-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Photo0209-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Photo0209-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Causes, incidence, and risk factors<\/h4>\n<p>The exact cause of lichen planus is unknown. However, it is likely to be related to an allergic or immune reaction.<\/p>\n<h4>Risks include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Exposure to medications, dyes, and other chemical substances (including gold, antibiotics, arsenic, iodides, chloroquine, quinacrine, quinide, phenothiazines, and diuretics)<\/li>\n<li>Disorders such as\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/n\/pmh_adam\/A000284\/\" class=\"inl_cont\">hepatitis C<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lichen planus generally affects middle-aged adults. It is less common in children.<\/p>\n<h4>Symptoms<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/n\/pmh_adam\/A003059\/\" class=\"inl_cont\" target=\"_balnk\">Mouth lesions<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Tender or painful (mild cases may have no discomfort)<\/li>\n<li>Located on the sides of the tongue or the inside of the cheek<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes located on the gums<\/li>\n<li>Area of blue-white spots or &#8220;pimples&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Lines of lesions that form a lacy-looking network<\/li>\n<li>Gradual increase in size of the affected area<\/li>\n<li>Lesions sometimes form painful ulcers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Skin lesions:\n<ul>\n<li>Usually located on the inner wrist, legs, torso, or genitals<\/li>\n<li>Itchy<\/li>\n<li>Even on both sides (symmetrical)<\/li>\n<li>Single lesion or clusters of lesions, often at sites of skin injury<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/n\/pmh_adam\/A003233\/\" class=\"inl_cont\">Papule<\/a>\u00a02 &#8211; 4 cm in size<\/li>\n<li>Papules clustered into a large, flat-topped lesion<\/li>\n<li>Lesions have distinct, sharp borders<\/li>\n<li>Possibly covered with fine white streaks or scratch marks called Wickham&#8217;s striae<\/li>\n<li>Shiny or scaly appearance<\/li>\n<li>Dark colored &#8212; reddish-purple (skin) or gray-white (mouth)<\/li>\n<li>Possibility of developing\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/n\/pmh_adam\/A003939\/\" class=\"inl_cont\">blisters<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/n\/pmh_adam\/A003228\/\" class=\"inl_cont\">ulcers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other symptoms include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dry mouth<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/n\/pmh_adam\/A003246\/\" class=\"inl_cont\">Hair loss<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Metallic taste in the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Ridges in the nails (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/n\/pmh_adam\/A003247\/\" class=\"inl_cont\">nail abnormalities<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Psoriasis:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes skin redness and<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>irritation. Most people with psoriasis have thick, red skin with flaky,<\/p>\n<p>silver-white patches called\u00a0scales.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/psoriasis-vasanthbhai.jpg\" alt=\"psoriasis-vasanthbhai\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/psoriasis-vasanthbhai.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/psoriasis-vasanthbhai-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/psoriasis-vasanthbhai-141x188.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Symptoms include:<\/li>\n<li>Irritated, red, flaky\u00a0patches of skin<\/li>\n<li>Most often seen on the elbows, knees, and middle of the body<\/li>\n<li>Red patches may appear anywhere on the body, including the scalp<\/li>\n<li>The skin may be:<\/li>\n<li>Itchy<\/li>\n<li>Dry and covered with silver, flaky skin (scales)<\/li>\n<li>Pink-red in color (like the color of salmon)<\/li>\n<li>Raised and thick<\/li>\n<li>Causes, incidence, and risk factors<\/li>\n<li>Psoriasis is very common. Anyone can get it,\u00a0 but it most commonly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>begins between ages 15 and 35.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is not contagious. You cannot spread it to others.<\/li>\n<li>Psoriasis seems to be passed down through families. Doctors think it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>probably occurs when the body&#8217;s immune system mistakes healthy<\/p>\n<p>cells for dangerous substances. See also:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/n\/pmh_adam\/A000821\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"inl_cont\" >Inflammatory response<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Usually, skin cells grow deep in the skin and rise to the surface about<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>once a month. In persons with psoriasis, this process is too fast. Dead skin cells build up on the skin&#8217;s surface.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The following may trigger an attack of psoriasis or make the condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>more difficult to treat:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bacteria or viral infections, including strep throat and upper respiratory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>infections<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dry air or dry skin<\/li>\n<li>Injury to the skin, including cuts, burns, and insect bites<\/li>\n<li>Some medicines, including antimalaria drugs, beta-blockers, &amp; lithium<\/li>\n<li>Stress<\/li>\n<li>Too little sunlight<\/li>\n<li>Too much sunlight (sunburn)<\/li>\n<li>Too much alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Skin allergy or Urticaria<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine.<\/li>\n<li>Causes, incidence, and risk factors<\/li>\n<li>When you have an allergic reaction to a substance, your body releases histamine and other chemicals into your bloodstream. This causes itching, swelling, and other symptoms. Hives are a common reaction, especially in people with other allergies such as hay fever.<\/li>\n<li>When swelling or welts occur around the face, especially the lips and eyes, it is called\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/n\/pmh_adam\/A000846\/\" class=\"inl_cont\">angioedema<\/a>. Swelling from angioedema can also occur around your hands, feet, and throat.<\/li>\n<li>Many substances can trigger hives, including:<\/li>\n<li>Animal dander (especially cats)<\/li>\n<li>Insect bites<\/li>\n<li>Medications<\/li>\n<li>Pollen<\/li>\n<li>Shellfish, fish, nuts, eggs, milk, and other foods<\/li>\n<li>Hives may also develop as a result of:<\/li>\n<li>Emotional stress<\/li>\n<li>Extreme cold or sun exposure<\/li>\n<li>Excessive perspiration<\/li>\n<li>Illness (including lupus, other\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/n\/pmh_adam\/A000816\/\" class=\"inl_cont\">autoimmune diseases<\/a>, and leukemia<\/li>\n<li>Infections such as\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/n\/pmh_adam\/A000591\/\" class=\"inl_cont\">mononucleosis<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Symptoms<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmedhealth\/n\/pmh_adam\/A003217\/\" class=\"inl_cont\">Itching<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Swelling of the surface of the skin into red- or skin-colored welts (called wheals) with clearly defined edges<\/li>\n<li>The hives may get bigger, spread, and join together to form larger areas of flat, raised skin.<\/li>\n<li>Complications<\/li>\n<li>Anaphylaxis\u00a0(a life-threatening, whole-body allergic reaction that causes breathing difficulty)<\/li>\n<li>Swelling in the throat can lead to life-threatening airway blockage<\/li>\n<li>Homoeopathy is safe and curative in treatment of urticaria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>check video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=U0kTCzxVn8Y&#038;list=UUxgMzxaoK9eCDMkSYPzrpBQ\" target=\"blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Warts<\/h3>\n<p><b>Warts <\/b>are small, usually painless growths on the skin caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). Most, but not all, are generally harmless.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/w1.jpg\" alt=\"w1\" width=\"400\" height=\"320\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/w1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/w1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/w1-235x188.jpg 235w, https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/w1-375x300.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Warts can be disfiguring and embarrassing. Sometimes they itch or hurt (particularly on the feet). Some warts spread through sexual contact.<\/li>\n<li>Different types of warts include:<\/li>\n<li>Common warts\u00a0usually appear on the hands, but can appear anywhere. They usually do not cause pain unless they are repeated rubbed against.<\/li>\n<li>Flat warts\u00a0are generally found on the face and forehead. They are common in children, less common in teens, and rare in adults.<\/li>\n<li>Genital warts(condyloma) are usually found on the genitals, in the pubic area, and in the area between the thighs, but they can also appear inside the vagina and anal canal.<\/li>\n<li>Plantar warts\u00a0are found on the soles of the feet. They can be very painful. Many of them on the foot may cause difficulty walking or running.<\/li>\n<li>Subungual and periungual warts\u00a0appear under and around the fingernails or toenails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>check video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IlJKolIoNng&#038;list=UUxgMzxaoK9eCDMkSYPzrpBQ--\" target=\"blank\">here<\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acne is a skin condition that causes pimples . This includes whiteheads, blackheads, and red, inflamed patches of skin (such as cysts).<\/p>\n <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/blog\/skin-problems\/\"><span class=\"more\" >Read More<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-our-specialities"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1609,"href":"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51\/revisions\/1609"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sattvam.net\/beta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}