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Treatment of skin is necessary due to factors not related to skin aging. Dry skin is caused by a many factors for which treatment options depend on the actual cause. Caring for dry skin is usually a reactionary process. You feel tightness, itching – Trying to find something to make those feelings disappear. However, knowing the causes of dry skin can help you make the right decision or seek medical assistance if necessary.

Treatment for the dryness of you’re your skin may be necessary due to some side effects of some medicines for a condition completely unrelated. For this reason, one always wants to control any possible skin irritation immediately after starting any new medicines. If you have dry skin and do not remember whether there was a problem before you start medicines, you may need to consult with your doctor and discuss alternative treatment to rule out side effects as the reason for dry skin.

The dry skin is not a disease, this is the most important thing you should know about dry skin. Dry skin is a skin condition and it can be treated easily. If you spend some time on your skin every day and care for your skin, then no need to worry about dry skin or other skin problems in this area. Continue reading “Treatment for Dry Skin” »

Medicines for asthma are mainly of two types. According to symptoms and nature of asthma, different types of medicines are used. For quick relief ‘reliever’ medicines are used. For long term treatment of persistent asthma controller medicines are used.

Relievers

Quick acting bronchodilators are known as relievers. These medicines are taken at the first signs of asthma symptoms or in early phase.

Quick acting bronchodilators open the airways quickly by relaxing the tightening muscles of the airways. They can just relieve symptoms but cannot prevent the swelling of the airways.

Following are some of the reliever medicines:

Beta 2 agonists (short acting): – terbutaline, salbutamol etc.

Methylxanthines (short acting): – aminophylline, theophylline etc.

Anticolingeries: – iraprodium bromide.

Generally patients are advised by doctors to take bronchodilator medicine at the earliest stage of asthmatic attack like cough, wheezing, chest tightness etc. For serious attacks of asthma anti-inflammatory medicines may be taken.

Controllers

For controlling persistent asthma controller medicines are used long acting bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medicines are controllers. Continue reading “Medicines for Asthma” »

Benzoyl peroxide is another safe and effective topical agent for the early treatment of acne. Available in varying strengths, this chemical works by penetrating into the oil glands of the skin and killing bacteria responsible for acne inflammation. By peeling the skin, benzoyl peroxide also prevents new pimples from forming.

“Always apply it to thoroughly dry skin and carefully avoid the eyes, mouth and nostrils. Start with a five percent gel once a day, then twice a day, then try a 10 percent gel. If your skin becomes irritated, go back to the five percent. The first week of use may result in a worsening condition, so be patient,” said Kurt Butler and Dr. Lynn Rayner of the John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, in The Best Medicine.

“Beware of too much burning and peeling; prolonged discomfort can aggravate your case and discourage you from following through. However, some irritation, tightness and dryness is a sign that the product is doing its work. The idea is to expose and toughen the skin in gradual stages, to build up tolerance slowly,” added Dr. Frederic Haberman, a dermatologist at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, in Your Skin; A Dermatologist’s Guide to A Lifetime of Beauty and Health.

Like benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin works by suppressing the growth of bacteria. Because it contains alcohol, this topical antibiotic may irritate the skin and should be kept away from heat because the solution is flammable.

“Before applying topical clindamycin, wash the affected area thoroughly with a mild soap and warm water. Then rinse well and pat dry. To avoid skin irritation from the alcohol, wait at least 30 minutes after washing or shaving before applying this medication,” according to Consumer Guide’s Prescription Drugs. Results are visible in six to 12 weeks.

If there is no improvement, be sure to consult your doctor, especially if there are persistent or bothersome side effects. Clindamycin may cause diarrhea, dry skin, fatigue, headache, nausea, oily skin or stomach irritation but these should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.

Major side effects are bloody or pus-containing diarrhea, increased urination, itching, sore throat, or swelling of the face. Although it appears to be safe, Consumer Guide said extensive studies in humans have not been conducted so be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using clindamycin. Continue reading “Side Effects of Acne Drugs” »