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Causes Of Red Skin Patches - Articles
Skin Care During the Monsoons
by
rajesh moganti
Posted
Sat 25 Aug 2012 5:32am
It is rainy season, and some of us are eating pakoras and sipping hot tea and enjoying the romantic rains, as they bring respite from the hot humid conditions from the summer.
But rains also bring adverse health conditions like immersion of feet in contaminated water and humidity cause many skin problems and we get infections on our skin. Due ...
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Psoriasis - systemic illness beyond skin plaques
by
Dr. John Z.
Posted
Wed 30 Dec 2009 12:00am
Published December 30th, 2009
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Psoriasis, a chronic disease that causes red, raised patches of skin, is increasingly seen as a systemic disease with links to arthritis and cardiovascular disease. The December 2009 issue of Mayo Clini ...
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Acupuncture Stops Eczema Itching
by
Steven S.
Posted
Fri 27 Aug 2010 5:59am
It is estimated that as many as 15 million people in the United States suffer from eczema. This pesky skin problem usually looks like dry, scaly red skin patches accompanied by intense itching. Conventional Western medical treatment can include corticosteroids, which have some serious side effects like organ damage. Excessive use of topi ...
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Common Winter Skin Conditions
by
Robyn Nazar, RN BSN
Posted
Wed 09 Nov 2011 12:00am
Winter skin is often dry and sensitive, but the cold weather can bring more severe problems as well. Harsh winds and dry air leave skin vulnerable to a number of conditions, but proper care and advice from dermatologists in CT can help keep skin healthy during colder months.
Watch out for the following conditions this winter. Consult ...
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Remedies against common summer ailments
by
rajesh moganti
Posted
Fri 11 May 2012 2:05am
What can be worse than the heat and sweat of this summer? Everyone seems to be tired, irritated, dehydrated or fainting and leading to diseases like urination burning, heartburn, redness of skin patches, gastric infections. Prickly heat, dandruff, dry eyes etc.
Here is the list of remedies against common summer ailments
Urination Burni ...
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Health Tips for April 21
by
Meredy
Posted
Thu 21 Apr 2011 12:00am
Health Tip: Aggravating Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an immune system disorder that causes red, scaly patches of skin.
The American Academy of Family Physicians says the following triggers can cause the disorder to flare
Having an infection, such as the common cold or strep throat.
Having a disease that weakens the immune system.
Being ...
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How to deal with a dry skin patch? {Skin Care}
by
Perfectskincare C.
Posted
Sun 29 Jan 2012 1:30pm
Did you ever suffer from a dry skin patch? I know they are very annoying as I have recently been afflicted of this malady. You might have heard me saying this often that my skin gets extremely dry in winters and due to the lack of proper diet, there was a really horrible dry patch around the mouth. So, I tried some of the things to bring my s ...
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Common Skin Problems from Exercise
by
Brett - Sheer Balance
Posted
Mon 11 Jan 2010 11:18am
I was skiing in Colorado a few years ago when a crusty scab appeared along my nose. I thought it was a weird case of acne. But the eruptions became more severe when the temperature dropped, so I sought help. The diagnosis? A skin disorder called rosacea.
Fitness enthusiasts are especially prone to such skin conditions. Not only do we spend ...
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