Following are the treatments for a eczema patient:-
1. Use of creams, ointments and shower and bath oils which help to replenish the skin's natural protective oils.
2. Cream or ointment containing a steroid (topical steroid) as prescribed by doctor. These are very effective at reducing inflammation and itch.
3. In moderate to severe atopic eczema, where topical steroid treatment has not worked, your doctor may prescribe a new type of treatment to be applied to the skin (topical treatment). The preparations are made from a type of drug known as immunomodulators (calcineurin inhibitors, eg tacrolimus and pimecrolimus)
4. Antihistamines taken by mouth may be helpful in reducing the itch. Your doctor will advise.
5. If the skin becomes obviously infected, which is more likely as its normal protective surface has been damaged, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics.
6. There are a number of older fashioned remedies which are still effective and may be suggested by your doctor or specialist. For example tars, menthol.
Here is list of the methods for treating Dandruff:-
• Anti-dandruff shampoos containing the antimicrobials selenium sulphide (eg Selsun ) or zinc pyrithione are helpful for mild dandruff.
• Shampoos with coal tar (some brand names: DHS Tar, Neutrogena T/Gel, Polytar) may be used 3 times a week.
• Corticosteroid cream or lotion.
• Mix 8 tbsp. peanut oil with the juice of half a lemon. Rub the mixture into your hair, leave on for 10 minutes and then wash as usual.
• Antifungal shampoo containing ketoconazole (eg Nizoral dandruff shampoo) provides a mild, yet effective treatment for dandruff.
Home remedies for Dandruff Cure and Treatment:-
1. Oil your hair with pure warm coconut oil and apply juice of half a lemon onto the scalp.
2. Massage the scalp with almond oil and steam bathe your hair. Steam bath is taken by dipping the towel in boiling water and wrapping it around the hair, like a turban. Do not let the corners of your towel be wet, so that you can hold them. When your towel gets cold, repeat it thrice or four times; Steaming opens the scalp pores and increases the capacity of the hair to absorb oil at its roots.
3. You can also take a spoonful lemon juice, mix it with two spoonfuls vinegar and massage on the scalp. Wash your hair with an egg shampoo.
4. Take on part almond oil and pure sulphur in same quantity, mix and add 'surgical spirit' in the quantity equal to the above two. Put four parts distilled water or rose water and rub on the scalp.
Prevent Acne Vulgaris:-
Avoid rubbing, touching, squeezing or pinching the acne blemishes. This can lead to the development of scars or dark blotches. Keeping your hands clean prevents the transfer of sweat, oil and dirt to your face when you rest your hands on your face or touch your face. Since you don't have to worry about zits growing on your palms, there is no limit to the amount of times per day you can wash your hands with soap. Washing your hands frequently and keeping them clean can prevent the unwanted transfer of oil and dirt to your face.
When engaging in sports activities that require tight clothing, pads or helmets, shower and clean your self thoroughly immediately after the activity.
Acne Vulgaris - Prevention and Treatment Tips
1. Laser surgery has been in use for some time to reduce the scars left behind by acne
2. Try not to scrub or pick at your pimples.
3. Rofecoxib was shown to improve premenstrual acne vulgaris in a placebo controlled study.
4. Chemabrasion, which uses chemicals to peel away top layers of skin.
Hormonal acne is simply acne caused by an overproduction of various hormones in your body. Your hormones regulate everything from sleep cycles, to growth cycles, to muscle growth, to fat regulation, and of course oil production in the skin. When these hormone levels become unbalanced, the result can manifest itself in many ways, one of which is acne.
Your skin's oil production is also a function regulated by hormones. When hormones become unbalanced, oil can be produced in excess, which clogs the pores, which in turn become infected resulting in a pimple.
Prevention of Acidity :-
Prevention mainly consists of avoiding the known causative factors like alcohol consumption, spicy foods, drugs like NSAID's, steroids etc. Patients with highly nervous and emotional disposition and those involved in high-stress jobs must be given psychological treatment. Avoiding non-vegetarian diets is also useful in minimizing symptoms of acidity.
Acidity Treatment and Advice
1. Eat fruits like apple, watermelon and banana
2. Avoid fried food, pickle, hot and spicy food
3. Take your meals on time
4. Drink plenty of water
5. Don’t skip your meals.
6. Avoid garlic, onion, pepper, radish and cabbage
7. Eat green and leafy vegetables
8. Take light meals that make it easy for digestive system to quickly digest the food you eat.
9. Spicy, salty and acidic should be avoided.
10. Smoking and alcohol consumption must be stopped.