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Posted by in Skin Care at August 25, 2011
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On the one hand, monsoon brings a hope to get rid of scorching summer, but on the other hand, it brings a wide range of skin problems to cope with. Humidity is undoubtedly the biggest cause associated with various sorts of skin infections. Let’s find out the different types of skin infections along with the remedial measures to keep them under control.

Problem

During monsoon, it’s very common to get infected with fungal infections. Ringworms and yeast infections are the two key types of fungal infections that mainly affect toes, feet and other body parts. Heat and humid atmosphere are considered key factors of fungal infections

Solutions

If soiled with rain water, clean your body with lukewarm water as soon as possible.

It is advised to wear open footwear or sleeper instead of shoes and sandals.

Try to keep your skin clean and dry.

Don’t allow moisture to stay for long on the body.

Wear cotton and loose clothes

Problem

Monsoons make your skin dull and oily. Sometimes, sudden change in the weather makes your skin dry and dehydrated. Repeated wetting and drying can lead to pimples.

Solutions

It’s better to use a mild soap or soap free cleanser that helps in cleansing the skin pores without letting the skin dry.

It is advised to scrub your skin gently at least twice a week.

Do not go for oily foundations, heavy make ups and moisturizing cream.

Try to use waterproof mascara

Clean your face with fresh water at least 4 times in a day.


spider-veins-on-legsMost people don’t realize how difficult it can be to live with spider veins, unless you have them yourself. Those whom suffer from this condition will often avoid wearing shorts, bathing suits, and other circumstances which would reveal the spider veins on legs.

The Causes Of Spider Veins
This problem affects women much more often than men. Although things like weight and sun exposure can play a part, the biggest factor usually comes down to our genes. Some of are more likely to develop them simply because it’s a condition which runs in the family.

You will most likely see spider veins on legs including the thighs and calves. They develop when the capillaries near the top layer of the skin don’t work properly. When the blood doesn’t flow through them correctly, it can back up – causing the dark blue-black color. It is this color which makes them stand out so much.

The Treatments For Spider Veins
In today’s world, we have a number of treatments available to treat this condition. Many start out with a spider vein cream which uses vitamin K as the active ingredient. This vitamin is known to help with cosmetic vein issues such as this. But for tough cases, spider vein cream probably won’t be strong enough. This is when it’s time to turn to other treatments like lasers and sclerotherapy; both of which are procedures which a doctor can perform. For extreme cases (known as varicose veins) sometimes surgery is necessary to remove them. This is of course very traumatic to the patient, which is why it’s only used as a last resort.


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