Folliculitis is inflammation of one or more hair follicles as it appears on the surface of the skin. It can occur anywhere on the skin and is generally caused by the hair follicles becoming damaged due to friction from clothing, a blockage of the follicle or from shaving or wearing tight clothing (leggings or tights). […]
In Chinese Medicine face diagnosis acne presenting on the cheek area is related to the functioning of the digestive system, acne presenting on the forehead area is an indication of liver congestion. It is therefore recommended that you concentrate on improving these systems in order to improve the appearance of the skin, cleanse the blood, […]
Stretch marks (Striae) commonly appear around the areas of the abdomen, thighs, breasts, buttocks, upper arms and buttocks but can occur anywhere on the body. They are a form of scarring on the skin and are usually caused by excessive stretching of the skin which disrupts normal production of the collagen (keloid scarring). They commonly […]
Wound healing requires optimal nutrition, circulation, lymphatic flow and immunity. Using a topical cream would benefit the wound and inflammation present so that the area does not become infected, however improving the internal health of the body will also help to improve wound healing. NUTRIENTS TO ASSIST WOUND HEALING, REDUCE INFLAMMATION AND SCAR FORMATION: Zinc […]
Blackheads are a skin condition where the small pores on the skin become plugged by fatty material of the sebaceous glands. These plugs make the pores look dirty and black in appearance. The colour of the “blackhead” occurs due to oxidized keratin (dead skin cells) and due to dirt becoming trapped. Blackheads are mostly found mostly on the […]
Warts are a common skin condition for many individuals, especially children and they are caused by the Papilloma viruses. Many warts will appear and disappear by themselves within 6 months – 3 years without any treatment. THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF WARTS, SOME OF THEM ARE: Common warts (Verucca vulgaris) occur on the hands, knees, […]
Scar formation can arise as a result of physical trauma, surgery, abrasion, burns and even tattoos. Sometimes this process can be hindered by infection, immune hypersensitivity or irritation of the area and causes an overproliferaion of connective tissue which results in a keloid scar. External scarring of the skin is known as keloid scarring when […]
Vitamin D is mostly found in animal products; remember also that the skin converts the sunlight to Vitamin D3 via activation through the liver and kidneys. There is much concern these days about sunlight causing skin cancers, however small amounts (10-15 minutes) of direct sunlight in the mornings and afternoons is a sufficient amount to […]
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 is a virus characterized by cold sores, usually on and around the lips, it appears as single or multiple clusters of small blisters filled with a clear fluid. These blisters eventually burst, leaving small, painful ulcers that heal in around 10 – 21 days. This phase of the virus is […]
Sebaceous cysts appear on the skin as small lumps or bumps just under the skin which move freely. They are generally painless and slow growing, however if they become infected they can become problematic causing inflammation and pain. Cysts are enclosed encapulations of wastes which contain sebum (oil) and keratin (dead skin cells and proteins). […]