Month: April 2017

FAQ About Skin CareFAQ About Skin Care

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When do you need to pay a visit to a dermatologist?

  • Treatment of stubborn acne that never disappears with the over counter products.
  • Moles or Skin discoloration that grow, darken and raises above the skin could be an incidence of cancer of the skin.
  • If you want to treat deep, thick or raised scars, then visit a dermatologist for a laser treatment.
  • Cellulite and stretch marks require a visit to a dermatologist for an improvement. Most of the cosmetic companies market their products which may not work for you.

Why is going for a mole removal of benefit to you?

facial maskSome discoloration may be confused for normal moles. If the discoloration increases in size, darkens and raises above the skin surface, it might be cancerous. This is why you need screening and removal.

Which kind of mole removal technique is right for you?

This depends on the kind of the mole. Is it big or small? Is deep in the skin or not? Is it raised above the skin or flat? If it is a small mole, you will need shave excision. Here, skin is made numb, and the mole cut out. For deep moles, minor surgeries are done whereby the moles are removed with their roots. Some healthy skin surrounding them is removed.

Should you be afraid of any risks from mole removal?

There can be some risks which depend on the method that is used. For instance, a scar may result from a shave excision. These scars are insignificant and may fade away as time goes by.

Who can get acne?

skin cleansingPeople from different races and of different ages can be affected. It is a more common condition in the teens and young adults. 80% of all people in the age bracket of 11 and 30 years have breakouts at one point. As some people approach their 30s, acne starts to disappear. This condition may even go on for some individuals even in their 40s and 50s.

Does lack cleansing cause acne?

The cause is sebum that blocks skin pores making bacteria grow within the pores resulting in inflammation. Acne is therefore not caused by a failure of cleansing. Scrubbing the face very regularly and using harsh soaps will only worsen the situation.

What can you do about acne?

productAll you can do is to improve and control the breakouts. If it is a mild acne, you can try over-counter products that contain benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. If it is a severe acne, consult your skin-care professional or dermatologist. Prescriptions can be oral medications or topical treatments.

How long can your acne take to clear?

How long it will take is subject to the harshness of your acne and the consistency of your medication or treatment. The argument of many specialists is that you should show improvement within the first six months and most of them agree on this.…

Cutting Down Weight FastCutting Down Weight Fast

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Weight loss has been a nightmare for many people nowadays. The kind of lifestyle we live and the much-processed foods we take contribute to a lot of weight gain. This is what you have to know about losing weight fast. For you to lose weight, you have to cut down some calories. For fast weight loss, you need to cut down more calories. For you to lose 1 pound, you will need to lose 3500 calories. In a week you can lose one pound by losing 500 calories each day. For you to lose these calories a day, you need to have a diet plan.

Below are some tricks which have worked for me in cutting down my weight fast

Have your crab served half?

fruitsBy this, I do not mean that everybody should follow the low-carb and high proteins diet. By this, I suggest that you consider taking half of that bread or that rice or that pasta you would usually take and have some veggies aside to fill you up. You can consider having foods that contain full grains with high fiber as they will help you stay full for a longer period.

Incorporate a salad in your lunch every day

Do remember to have a big salad with loads of vegetables rich in fiber topped with small lean protein which could be backed tofu, salmon or chicken. According to research, both proteins and fiber are particularly sustaining.

Eat after every three or four hours

saladIt is essential that when you are losing calories, you consider spreading them well so that you avoid getting too hungry or be tempted to overeat once you get the chance. Do not fill the plate all these times. All I mean is you have small quantities but many times a day. You can consider grabbing a snack every three hours, this way, you put your hunger in check. Make sure that the more often you eat, the lower in calories your meal is. Your snack could be some few almonds and an apple or some teaspoons of hummus and raw veggies. Considering the above suggestions and observing discipline in your eating habits, you can solve that weight loss nightmare. Try it, and you will be pleased with the excellent results.…