July 14, 2009
skin care
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The skin is the very first thing that is noticed upon seeing a person. That is why when I was younger my mom was very particular with my skin. She always warns me not to go to places that are accident prone. I might get wounded and have the scar be a reminder of that moment. My skin was sensitive that is why a simple bruise might lead to keloids. I didn’t understand that back then. But now I became very vain. I very much appreciated all the care that my mom did. I used several creams like those that can lighten dark skin, acne, moisturizing creams, etc. I visit my dermatologist to have my skin checked once in a while. Skin care should be taught not only to teenagers but also to children so that they may carry on all the values which have been taught. –>
January 13, 2009
skin care
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SJS or Steven Johnson syndrome is a very rare form of illness that affects the skin. It usually appears as generalized rashes or the skin looks scaly. The eyelids, mouth, tongue, inguinal, scalp are mostly affected. It is said that it caused mostly idiopathic but other causes of the disease is infections or it may be a hypersensitivity or severe allergic reaction to drugs like allupurinol, sulfa drugs, penicillin, diclofenac etc. Treatment is focused mostly in alleviating the symptoms of the disease like for the mouth sores the patient should use mouth gargles at least 4 times a day. The patient’s nutrition should also be looked upon since because of the severity of the mouth sores the patient is unable to eat. The eyelids are mostly attacked that is why eye care is a must. Using eye ointments or better yet consult an ophthalmologist. The patient is also immune compromised that is he is susceptible to infection. An extensive therapy is needed in order to fight the said diseas –>