Health
Exercise
Why is exercise so important for your skin's health? You may have noticed that those who exercise regularly seem to have skin that looks healthier and this isn't a coincidence. Exercise is probably one of the best things you can do for your skin other than drinking water.
The topmost surface of the skin does not have blood vessels in it; this is why you can get a tiny cut or scratch and not always bleed. However skin is nourished through ... Read More »
For Itch Relief
Treating the dermatitis itself is very important, but getting some relief from the itching while dealing with it is also important. The tendency to scratch skin can mean that it breaks easily and this can lead to infections and other problems. Not to mention the fact that itchy skin is just so annoying!
When over the counter moisturizers don't offer enough relief, a doctor may recommend an antihistamine, menthol, or a form of hydrochloride. These elements can cool the skin and ... Read More »
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
This type of dermatitis affects the scalp, trunk and face and causes skin to become scaly, flaky, itchy, and red. Dandruff is a form of seborrhoeic dermatitis. It particularly affects the sebum-gland rich or oily areas of skin.
While seborrhoeic dermatitis is typically harmless, it is also very unpleasant. Constantly scratching at it can cause the skin to crack and bleed. In some severe cases of seborrhoeic dermatitis on the scalp, there can also be permanent hair loss.
Usually seborrhoeic dermatitis is ... Read More »
Dermatitis Overall
So what is dermatitis? You may assume that it's just a very severe case of dry skin but there is actually much more to it than that. Skin can be very dry and not be considered dermatitis, and a person can have patches of dermatitis in some areas but perfectly fine skin everyplace else.
Understanding just what dermatitis is can help any sufferer of this condition better treat it overall. Often dermatitis is caused by genetics and other factors outside one's ... Read More »