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Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that, according to the National Institutes of Health, affects as many as 7.5 million Americans: men and women, of all ages and all ethnicities. It may develop at any time, although most cases are diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 36.

While there are five types of psoriasis, the most common type (at 80% of psoriasis diagnoses) is Plaque psoriasis. Customarily found on the elbows, knees, scalp and lower back as lesions or itchy patches. They may appear bumpy and red, or covered with a white buildup of dead skin cells called scale.

Psoriasis is noncontiguous, and the exact causes are unknown. Most researchers believe psoriasis has a genetic component in which an individual’s immune system, set off by a “trigger,” speeds up the production of skin cells. Possible psoriasis triggers include emotional stress, skin injury, systemic infections, and certain medications. When the psoriasis is triggered, psoriatic skin cells build up within 3 4 days, causing a pile up of the cells that form the lesions, instead of maturing and sloughing off within 28 30 days as a normal skin cell would.

Specific symptoms vary depending on the type of psoriasis. Regardless of type, however, psoriasis can cause overall discomfort, such as itchy, cracked, and painful skin. It can seem unpredictable, going through cycles of improvement and outbreak.

Plaque psoriasis appears as raised lesions or patches that may be red and raw, or covered with silver-white dead skin cells (scale) These patches, or plaques, frequently form on the elbows, knees, lower back, and scalp, but can plaques can occur anywhere on the body.

Other forms of psoriasis may occur individually or in conjunction with other types, including Plague psoriasis. It is not uncommon for triggers to convert one type of psoriasis into another.

The other four types include:

-Guttate psoriasis, which appears as small, red spots on the skin that occur suddenly;

-Pustular psoriasis, in which blisters or pockets of noninfectious pus are encased by red skin;

-Inverse psoriasis, usually found in moist folds of skin as smooth, shiny red lesions or widespread inflammation;

-Erythrodermic psoriasis, which encompasses more widespread redness, itching, and discomfort.

Most cases of psoriasis are not progressive, are mild to moderate, and do not carry serious complications. Mild to moderate psoriasis is defined by The National Psoriasis Foundation as affecting up to 10 percent of

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When the skin is red, itchy, inflamed and irritated, the victim is said to be suffering from dermatitis.

Although dermatitis is sometimes considered to be eczema, this is not wholly true. In actuality, any rash, including psoriasis and seborrhea, can be called dermatitis. However, most doctors don’t label every rash dermatitis.

Dermatitis can manifest itself a number of ways, appearing scaly, crusty, clustered or in raised blisters. It is best treated after a medical professional has properly diagnosed it however, as only then can you know the proper course to take to get rid of the rash.

While it could be tempting to dismiss a rash as no big deal, some rashes, especially chronic ones, can be the hallmark of a very serious disease. It is always best to make sure there is nothing to worry about before ignoring chronic dermatitis outbreaks.

What are the symptoms of dermatitis?

The primary symptom of dermatitis is itching. The itching may be chronic or come and go, but either way it can be maddening. Dermatitis can be a self perpetuating problem as well, as the more it itches, the more you scratch and the more your scratch, the worse it becomes. As in cases of atopic dermatitis, the condition can worsen, causing swelling, cracking, weeping, scaling and crusting of the skin.

Doctors may prescribe creams with steroid, anti-bacterial or anti-fungal ingredients in them. The type of treatment prescribe will often depend on the type of rash it is, as well as the rash’s causation.

What are the causes of dermatitis?

Many things can cause dermatitis to flare up, but chief among them are:

A reaction to allergens or foreign antibodies

Contact with irritants, chemical and detergents

Flare up of atopic dermatitis, which is accompanied by asthma, hay fever or asthma.

A baby’s prolonged exposure to a wet diaper or nappy

Fungal infections

Long term scratching of a thickened area of skin

The good news is, most bouts of dermatitis, including Atopic, cannot be spread casually. There is also some indication that there is a genetic or hereditary disposition for dermatitis. People who fall ill, or allow themselves to get run down can get dermatitis. Contact dermatitis can occur when touching things like poison ivy, or certain chemicals that induce a rash. It can also be effectively treated but is not preventable.

Can Painwave X4000 help with dermatitis?

It can! Painwave X4000 is a revolutionary, non-invasive way to effectively treat symptoms of dermatitis. It is ideal for the treatment of dermatitis. It does this by utilizing the body’s own natural bioelectromagnetic ecosystem. All you have to do is gently glide the Painwave X4000 over the affected areas, to get the results you want. You will be amazed at how much better you feel. Best of all, the PainWave X4000 has no side effects. With repeated use, the PainWave X4000 will improve circulation, cell activity and lymphatic movements. In the case of dermatitis, this will effectively and efficiently eradicate your skin problems forever.

Note: This article is an informative guide that should only be used for gathering information regarding dermatitis, not to perform a self-diagnosis. Only a medical practitioner can definitively ascertain if you have dermatitis. If you have concerns in this regard, please contact your personal physician right away for a full evaluation.

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Sunburn is a burn which is caused on skin due to overexposure to the sun. Sunburn can be caused not only due to exposure to the sun, but also to tanning lamps, UV light, etc. Sunburns could be darkening of color of the skin quite like tanning, or they may also cause other kinds of burns such as chapping of the skin, discoloration and even blistering. Sunburns may burn or tingle for a few hours even after the exposure to the sun is stopped. Some people are affected from sunburns more easily than the others. It has been found that people with fairer skin have more chances of getting sunburned than people with darker skins.

It is obvious that people who visit beaches often also get sunburns very frequently. People who sunbathe and deliberately work on getting a tan on their skins have a high risk of sunburn. Wearing clothing minimizes the chances of getting sunburns. Hence it is found that people who put on swimwear get sunburns only on the exposed parts of their skins.

Though most sunburns are mild problems that correct themselves in a few days, constantly getting your skin sunburned can increase the chances of skin cancer. Therefore, it is not good to expose your skin to the sun more than it is necessary.

Useful Herbs in the Treatment of Sunburn

- Indian Aloe (Aloe barbadensis)

The Indian aloe, more commonly known as the aloe vera, is a good sunscreen while going out on the beach. Its paste must be applied on the skin before going out into the sun. It is a natural barricade to the harmful rays of the sun.

- Sandalwood (Santalum alba)

Sandalwood, known commonly in India as chandana, is known for its cooling properties. But at the same time it is a herbal sunscreen. Its paste is applied on the skin. However the paste is generally diluted because it becomes too thick and stretches uncomfortably on the skin.

Dietary Guidelines for Treatment of Sunburn

If you have sunburn, then it most certainly means that your skin has become dehydrated. You will have to replenish the water content. Drink lots of water (even though it makes you urinate a lot), and also stick to a liquid diet if possible for one whole day. Eat a lot of fruits that are high in water content such as watermelons, oranges, sweet limes and cantaloupes.

Ayurvedic Treatments for Sunburn

In case of mild sunburns, water therapies are used. But if the sunburn is severe, then medicaments such as satadhuta ghritam, aranaladi taila and chandanadi taila are used for external application.

Home Remedies for Treatment of Sunburn

- If the sunburn is mild enough, then you can effectively use a cold and wet compress to correct the problem. This must be done for ten to fifteen minutes, thrice daily till the sunburn has healed completely. You can add some baking soda to the water to get better relief.

- Almost all creams available in the market are good enough for simple sunburns. You must make sure that vitamin E is an ingredient of the cream, though.

-For slightly more aggravated sunburns, you can have a tub bath in cool water. Be sure to keep the sunburned parts of your skin for at least fifteen minutes in the water. There will be better effects if the water is in constant motion, like in a Jacuzzi.

- If the sunburn has affected your cheeks and the areas under your eyes, then used tea bags or slices of cucumber, potato and tomato can be placed on those regions.

- Mix tomato juice in buttermilk, in the ratio of 1:6 by composition. Apply this on the sunburned parts. Both these sour elements will help the skin to be healed very quickly.

- You can take cabbage or lettuce leaves and soak them in cold water or refrigerate them. When they are cold enough, lay them on the affected parts of the skin. This will reduce the sunburns and heal them.

- Apply lanolin lotion to the skin before going out in the sun. This will act as a sunscreen and prevent your skin from the sunburns.

- For sunburns on the face, this is a very good recipe. Mix some barley powder in milk and make it into a paste. Add little olive oil to it. Then add honey and the white of an egg. Blend the whole thing into a consistent paste and apply it on the skin. This method is only effective for sunburns on the face.

- If your skin is tanning on exposure to the sun, then it is actually a good sign. Nature has provided us with this protection. The tanning is caused due to extra secretion of the pigment melanin. This makes the skin darker, which reduces the chances of getting sunburns.

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