Skin Care
Acne
Advise
1) wash your skin with a gentle cleanser in the morning, evening, and after heavy exercise.
2) Astringents, scrubs, and masks are often harsh on the skin, producing irritation that will lead to more acne.
3) Look for lotions with benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, or salicylic acid to dry excess oil and promote peeling.
4) Do not pick or squeeze blemishes because you may push the infection deeper into the skin and cause scars.
5) Avoid oily and greasy cosmetics, sunscreens, and hair products; only use products labeled “water-based” or “noncomedogenic.”
6) More serious forms of acne may require treatment by a dermatologist.
Athlete's Foot
Advise
1)Wear protective footwear (flip-flops) when standing in the locker room or shower because fungal foot and toenail infections are contagious.
2)Wash and dry your feet thoroughly everyday. Use cornstarch or medicated foot powder to absorb excess moisture.
3)Wear clean socks made of natural material, such as cotton or wool, everyday.
4)Avoid shoes made of synthetic material, such as rubber or vinyl.
5)Keep toenails neatly trimmed.
6)Don’t share pedicure tools or shoes with others.
7)Don’t wear shoes that are too tight. It’s best to wear breathable shoes or sandals, if weather permits.
8)Discard old sneakers or replace the insoles regularly.
Eczema
Advise
1)Moisturize immediately after bathing to lock-in moisture
2)Keep baths and showers short, and use lukewarm, not hot, water
3)Pat yourself dry instead of rubbing
4)Soothe irritated skin with a cool compress
5)Apply corticosteroid creams and ointments to reduce inflammation
6)Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity (cover as much skin as possible when going outside during the winter)
7)Avoid sweating or overheating
8)Reduce stress
9)Avoid scratchy materials. Wear cotton instead of wool or synthetics.
10)Avoid harsh soaps and detergents
11)Avoid environmental factors that trigger allergies, like pollen, mold, mites, and animal dander
12)Avoid foods that you have noticed trigger outbreaks.
Poison Ivy, Sumac, and Oak
Advise
1)Wash exposed areas with cold water and soap as soon as possible. If you can do this within five minutes, the water may keep the urushiol from seeping into your skin. Even washing within the first 30 minutes will limit the severity of the rash. Hot water may open the pores to let the oil in.
2)Wash clothing and any objects that may be contaminated with urushiol, which can remain toxic for up to 5 years.
3)Soak in a bath of colloidal oatmeal or baking soda solution.
4)Cool compresses and ice can soothe itching temporarily
5)Cover affected areas with calamine lotion. Over-the-counter hydrocortisone creams are not strong enough to treat poison ivy rashes.
6)Take over-the-counter oral anti-histamines if itching is severe (if you do not experience adverse reactions from such medication).
7)For extreme cases, doctors can prescribe prescription-strength cortisone cream or oral steroids.
Prikly Heat
Advise
1) Most common when it’s hot and humid, oils and ointments makes prickly heat more likely (and less likely to heal faster).
2) Don’t avoid using sunscreen, but choose one that’s oil free and hypoallergenic.
3) The first and most important step you should take to treat the rash is to get into cooler, dryer air.
4) Gently cleanse the affected area.
5) Try medicated acne pads for sensitive skin – the salicylic acid will help unclog pores.
6) You can relieve itchiness with hydrocortisone cream (not ointment) and bath water treated with baking soda or an oatmeal product (Aveeno Bath Treatment).
7) For severe prickly heat, you may even use an antihistamine, especially if you have trouble sleeping. With treatment, prickly heat should disappear within 2-3 days.
Skin Cancer
Advise
You should regularly check your skin
Although most people do not worry about cancer until middle age, skin cancer is increasingly common in younger patients and it’s important to know what’s normal for your skin.
We give you please take Doctor's Advise.
Sun Protection
Advise
1) Minimize sun exposure between 10am and 2pm when ultraviolet rays are the strongest.
2) Use sunscreen. Sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 8 blocks 86% of UV rays; SPF 15 blocks 92% and SPF 30 blocks 96%. Use plenty because studies show the average person wears half the amount used by the manufacturer when testing the SPF value.
3) Apply sunscreen about 20 minutes before heading outside, and reapply after bathing, sweating, or toweling off, or about every 2 hours.
4) Wear sunglasses with UV-blocking filters because the eye is the second most common place for developing melanoma.
5) Wear protection everyday because even on cloudy days, up to 80% of UV rays from the sun can reach your skin. Remember that harmful UV rays are reflected from the water and light surfaces like sand, snow, and cement; they can also penetrate the surface of the water.
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