My Skin, My Health

     D espite the fact that obtaining the ideal beauty products is highly stressed, skincare is sadly not given enough consideration. No amount of makeup will help you get your ideal appearance if you don't take good care of your skin. If you don't figure out how to identify your skin type, no amount of good skincare will do you any good! Identifying your skin type is the first and most crucial step in caring for your skin. But how can you determine your skin type? Why is it Important? Knowing your skin type is crucial for choosing skincare products that work best for your skin type. A single lousy product may have a negative impact on your skin. You can protect your skin from adverse reactions and other negative effects by selecting skin care products that are appropriate for your skin type. Therefore, you should understand why and how to identify your skin type before spending your hard-earned money on skincare products. How To Know My Skin Type Several criteria are use...

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT RINGWORM (A fungal infection that affects the skin and its surfaces) R ingworm also known as dermatophytosis, dermatophyte infection, or tinea is a fungal skin infection. The lesion caused by this infection resembles a worm in the shape of a ring, which is why it got its name.  Ringworm is usually specifically used to describe tinea corporis (ringworm of the body) or tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp). It’s sometimes used to describe tinea infection in other locations, such as tinea cruris (ringworm of the groin). The fungi that cause this infection can live on skin, surfaces, and on household items such as clothing, towels, and bedding. This infection can affect both humans and animals, it initially appears as discolored, often scaly patches on affected areas appearing red on lighter skin or brown-gray on darker skin. Ringworm may spread from an affected area to other parts of the body, such as the scalp, feet, hands, nails, groin, and beard. Stages of Ring...

R ashes are abnormal changes in skin color or texture. They usually result from skin inflammation, which can have many causes. There are many types of rashes, including; Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) Granuloma annulare  Lichen planus Pityriasis rosea Shingles Skin rashes can occur because of a variety of factors including heat, infections, medications and environment stimulants. Here is a rundown of the most common types of skin rashes Atopic Dermatitis Also known as Eczema, atopic dermatitis is a common skin disease in children. It is rare for adults to develop atopic dermatitis. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 90% of people get atopic dermatitis before the age of 5. About 50% of people who get atopic dermatitis during childhood continue to have milder signs as an adult. If a child gets atopic dermatitis, it will show as dry and scaly patches, often located on the scalp, forehead, and face. This type of rash is extremely itchy, but scratching can lead to...