Archive for February 5th, 2009
I was in some unfamiliar area in the woods near my home and got myself into a mess of poison ivy. What an ordeal that was for me. My wife had this product on hand, supposedly a beauty soap, but she said that it would do a whole lot more according to the things she’d read about it. Now, I didn’t need a beauty soap for my poison ivy, just something to make my skin quit itching and burning. I took her word and applied some of the soap to my inflamed skin. It did help. I made an appointment with my doctor but my condition improved while using that soap. I just wanted to tell people who go out in the boonies about this product.
Showers, bath houses and locker rooms, because of their moist environment, are places where communicable diseases are transmitted. When people walk around in these places barefoot, they run the risk of being infected by athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot is another form of skin disorder characterized by scaling, flaking and itching. In worse cases blisters and cracked skin may also occur.
While athlete’s foot starts on the foot, it can also spread to other parts of the body. A pharmacist or general practitioner can easily diagnose athlete’s foot by visual inspection. Treatment will involve antibiotics in conjunction with hygienic measures. Keeping the foot dry is foremost and applying medicinal powders will help. Personal effects like towels and especially footwear should be kept immaculately clean.
Thickening of the skin, scaling and redness. These are typical symptoms of psoriasis. These symptoms may vary from barely perceptible to more pronounced. This makes it difficult for the untrained eye to detect. Psoriasis is a chronic disease that usually affects the skin but may also affect the nails and scalp.
A lot of studies have been done regarding this disease. It has been found that the immune system and genetics are closely linked to psoriasis. When the immune system does not work properly, protection against bacteria, viruses and other foreign invaders is compromised. It becomes easier for the microbes to attack the skin. The link of genetics to psoriasis is evidenced by families having more than one member affected. Because of its chronic nature, care and treatment can count years. Accepting its presence in the family may be hard and psoriasis care will involve assistance from professional caregivers and the understanding of family and friends.