FACIAL CARE

 LENTIGO SIMPLEX Lentigo is a common type of skin spot that has a dark color and defined edge . it can be found on any part of your body and is most often caused by sun damage or exposure to radiation . there are numerous types of lentigo , but the most common type is called lentigo simplex .  other types of lentigo , lentigo simplex isn't caused by skin damage. unlike many other types of skin spots , lentigo simplex doesn't get worse or change when exposed to sunlight .  SYMPTOMS OF LENTIGO SIMPLEX  Lentigo simplex can occur anywhere on the limbs , body , or mucous membranes  . other types of lentigo , lentigo simplex can appear at birth or in childhood . the spots cause pain or itchiness and are benign , meaning that they don't develop into skin cancer .  Lentigo simplex spots usually have these characteristics  -round or oval shape  - 3-5 mm in diameter  - dark brown or black color  - jagged or smooth edge  CAUSES OF LENTIGO SIMPLEX  Lentigo simplex is also not linked to

 HERPES SIMPLEX  The herps simplex virus , also known as HSV, is a viral infection that causes genital and oral herpes . Many people live with asymptomatic HSV , which means they have the virus without ever having an outbreak or active episode of herpes . These blisters most commonly appear on the genitals or mouth and lips , but they can also show up on hands or fingers and other parts of your body .  Other research notes that over 90 perfect of adults have HSV -1 antibodies by the time they reach their 50s  . Antiviral medication may also lead to fewer her episodes .  CAUSES OF HERPES SIMPLEX  HSV is a contagious virus that can be transmitted through direct contact with sores . many people contact HSV from people who don't know they have the virus . Through direct contact with a herpes sore , saliva , or other bodily secretions during an episode . if you're shedding the virus , someone can contact it through direct contact with the site of the infection . example of direct co

 FLAT WARTS  Warts are growth of the skin and mucous membranes that causes by over 100 types of the human papillomavirus . the virus causes thickening of the top skin layer  . Flat warts tends to stay small in size but can be numerous in quantity . they are usually painless and go away on their own , sometimes taking a few months to resolve .  Warts are usually acquired from person to person contact . the virus is not highly contagious but can cause an infection by entering through a small break in the skin . in the same way, warts can be spread to other places on your own body . the virus is rarely transferred by touching an object used an infection person .  CAUSES FLAT WARTS  All warts are caused by human paillomavirus , which has more than 100 different types. flat warts are caused by HPV types 3, 10 , 28 , and 49 . these strains are benign , unlike genital HPV , which can lead to cervical cancer in women .  HPV is contagious and passed from person to person by touching a wart or u

  BLEPHARITIS Blepharitis  is inflammation of the eyelids . Blepharitis usually affects both eyes along the edges of the eyelids .  Blepharitis commonly occurs when tiny oil glands near the base of the eyelashes become clogged , causing irritation and redness . several disease and condition can cause blepharitis .  Blepharitis is often a chronic condition that's difficult to treat . Blepharitis can be uncomfortable and unsightly . but it usually doesn't cause permanent damage to eyesight , and it not contagious .  SYMPTOMS OF BLEPHARITIS  Blepharitis signs and symptoms are typically worse in the morning . they include : - watery eyes  - red eyes  - a gritty , burning or stinging sensation in the eyes  - eyelids that appear greasy  - itchy eyelids  - red, swollen eyelids  - flaking of the skin around the eyes   - crusted eyelashes  - eyelid sticking  - more frequent blinking  - sensitivity to light - blurred vision that usually improves with blinking  CAUSES OF BLEPHARITIS  The

 ANTHRAX  Anthrax is a rare but serious illness caused by a spore - forming bacterium , Bacillus anthracies  Anthrax mainly affects livestock and wild game . Humans can become infected through direct or indirect contact with sick animals .  No evidence that anthrax is transmitted from person to person , but its possible that anthrax skin lesions may be contagious through direct contact or through contact with a contaminated object .usually , anthrax bacteria enter the body through a wound in the skin . you can also become infected by eating contaminated meat or inhaling the spores . Prompt treatment with antibiotics can cure most anthrax infection . inhaled anthrax is more difficult to treat can be fatal .  SYMPTOMS OF ANTHRAX  There are 4 common routes of anthrax infection , each with different signs and symptoms . in most cases , symptoms develop within six days of exposure to the bacteria .  1. CUTANEOUS ANTHRAX  A skin - related anthrax infection enters your  through your skin , us

 ACTINIC CHEILITIS Actinic cheilitis is a precancerous condition caused by long term sun exposure , it leads to rough , scaly . discolored patches on your lips . it more common in men , people with fair skin , those work  outside and population in places where the sun is stronger .  Actinic cheilitis is a precancerous condition that can create , rough , scaly , discolored patches on your lips . prolonged sun exposure causes it , usually affects your lower lips .  - Actinic cheilosis - farmer's lip - sailor's lip - solar cheilitis -solar cheilosis Actinic cheilitis is a form of actinic keratosis , which are precancerous macules or papules that may occur anywhere  on the body . being precancerous , actinic keratosis can eventually turn into squamous cell carcinoma , a type of skin cancer .  CAUSES OF ACTINIC CHEILITIS  Genetic damage to skin cells by UV light rays causes actinic cheilitis . lips are more vulnerable to the sun rays than other area of skin . the skin on your lips i

  ACTINIC KERATOSIS An actinic keratosis is a rough , scaly patch on the skin that develops from years of sun exposure . found on the face, lips , ears , forearms , scalp , neck or back of the hands .  An actinic keratosis grows slowly and usually first appears in people over 40 . reduce risk of the skin condition by minimizing your sun exposure and protecting your skin from ultraviolet  rays . left untreated , the risk of actinic keratoses turning into a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma is about 5% to 10% . SYMPTOMS OF ACTINIC KERATOSIS Actinic keratoses vary in appearance . signs and symptoms include : - rough , dry or scaly patch of skin , usually less than 1 inch in diameter.  - flat to slightly raised patch or bump on the top layer of skin .  - in some cases , a hard , wartlike surface  - color variations , including pink , red or brown  - itching , burning , bleeding or crushing   new patches or bumps on sun exposed areas of the head , neck , hands and forearms 

 DEVIATED SEPTUM A deviated septum occurs when the thin wall between your nasal passages is displaced to one side . in many people, the nasal passages is displaced to one side. in many people, the nasal septum is off center or deviated making one nasal passage smaller .  A deviated septum is severe , it can block one side of the nose and reduce airflow, causing difficulty breathing . The exposure of a deviated septum to the drying effect of airflow through the nose may sometimes contribute to crusting or bleeding in certain people . A nasal blockage or congestion can occur from a deviated nasal septum , from swelling of the tissues lining the nose or from both .  SYMPTOMS OF DEVIATED SEPTUM  Most septal displacements results in no symptoms , and may not even know you have a deviated septum . some septal deformities , however may causes the following signs and symptoms : - this blockage can make it difficult to breathe through the nostril or nostrils .  - the surface  of your nasal sept

  BROKEN NOSE  A broken  nose also called a nasal fracture , is a break or crack in a bone in your nose , often the bone over the bridge of your nose. Common causes of a broken nose include contact sports , physical fights, falls and motor vehicles accidents that results in injuries to the face .  A broken nose can cause pain , and it is common to get a nosebleed . swelling and bruising around your nose and under your eyes . your nose may look crooked and may have trouble breathing through it .  SYMPTOMS OF BROKEN NOSE  Signs and symptoms of the broken nose include : - pain or tenderness , especially when touching your nose  - swelling of your nose and surrounding areas  - bleeding  from your nose  - bruising around your nose or eyes - crooked or misshapen nose  - difficulty breathing through your nose  - discharge of mucus from your nose  - feeling that one or both of your nasal  passages are blocked  CAUSES OF BROKEN NOSE  Common causes of a broken nose include  - injury from contact

 TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA  Trigeminal neuralgia , also known as tic douloureux , is sometimes described as the most excruciating pain known to humanity . the pain typically involves the lower face and jaw , although sometimes it affect the area around the nose and above the eye .  The pain can be triggered by an action as routine and minor as brushing your teeth , eating or the wind . Attacks may begin mild and short , but if left untreated , trigeminal neuralgia can progressively worsen . Although trigeminal neuralgia cannot always be cured there are treatments available to alleviate the debilitating pain . Surgery can be effective option for those who become unresponsive to medication or for those who suffer serious side effects from the medications .  Trigeminal derives from the Latin  word " tria, "means three , and " geminus " means twins . after the trigeminal nerve leaves the brain and travels inside the skull, it divides into three small branches , controlling s

 ALOPECIA AREATA  Alopecia areata , also know as spot baldness, is a condition in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body .It results in a few bald spots on the scalp, each about the size of the coin . Psychological stress and illness are possible factors in bringing factors in bringing on alopecia areata in individuals at risk, but in most cases there is no obvious trigger.  Alopecia areata is believed to be an autoimmune  disease resulting from a breach in the immune privilege of the hair follicles . Risk factors include a family history of the condition . the underlying mechanism involves failure by the body to recognize its own cells , with subsequent immune - mediated destruction of the hair follicles . ALOPECIA SYMPTOMS  The main and often the only symptoms of alopecia is hair loss. you may notice : small bald patches on your scalp or other parts of the body  patches may get larger and grow together into a bald spot  hair grows back in one spot and falls out in anot

PERIODONTITIS Periodontitis also called gum disease , is a serious gum infection that damage the soft tissue and , without treatment , can destroy the bone that supports your teeth . Periodontitis can cause teeth to loosen or lead to tooth loss .  Periodontitis is common but largely preventable . its usually the result of poor oral hygiene .brushing at least twice a day , flossing daily and getting regular dental checkup can greatly improve your chances of successful treatment for periodontitis and can also reduce your chance of developing it .  SYMPTOMS OF PERIODONITITIS  Healthy gums are firm and pale pink and fit snugly around teeth . signs and symptoms of periodontitis can include : swollen or puffy gums  bright red, dusky red or purplish gums  gums that feels tender when touched  gums that bleed easily  pink tinged toothbrush after brushing   bad breath  loose teeth or loss of teeth  painful chewing  new spaces developing between your teeth look longer than normal  a change in the

 ORAL CANCER  Oral cancer appears as a growth or sore in the mouth that does not go away. Oral cancer includes cancers includes cancers of the lips, tongue , cheeks , floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate , sinuses and pharynx . It can be life - threatening if not diagnosed and treated early .  When it is caught early, oral cancer is much easier for doctors to treat . most people get a diagnosis when their condition is too advanced to treat effectively .  SYMPTOMS OF ORAL CANCER  Swelling / thickening , lumps , or bumps , rough spots or eroded areas on the lips , gums , cheek , or other areas inside the mouth . Velvety white , red , or speckled patches in the mouth .  Unexplained bleeding in the mouth  Unexplained numbers , loss of feeling , or pain / tenderness in any area of the face , mouth , or neck .  Persistent sores on the face , neck , or mouth that bleed easily and do not heal within 2 weeks  A soreness or feeling  that something is caught in the back of the throat  Difficu

 CANKER SORE Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers , are small shallow lesions that develop on the soft tissues in your mouth or at the base of your gums . Cold sores, canker sore don't occur on the surface of your lips and they aren't contagious . they can be painful , however , and can make eating and talking difficult .  Most canker sores go away on their own in a week or two . doctors and dentist if you have unusually large or painful canker sores or canker sore that don't seem to heal .  SYMPTOMS OF CANCER SORE  Most canker sores are round or oval with a white or yellow center  and a red border . They form inside your mouth - on or under your tongue , inside your cheeks or lips , burning sensation  a day or two before the sores actually appear.   MINOR CANKER SORES Minor canker sores are the most common and: are usually small  are oval shaped with a red edge  heal without scarring in one to two weeks  MAJOR CANKER SORES Major canker sores are less common and : are

 MUMPS  Mumps is an extremely contagious viral infection of the salivary  glands that most commonly affects children . the most obvious symptoms is swelling of the salivary glands , giving the patients a " hamster - like " face .  The affected salivary glands are called the parotid glands , sometimes the mumps virus can also inflammation of testis , ovary , pancreas , or meninges.    To reduce the spread of mumps , the MMR vaccine is often given at an early age to build immunity to the virus . since the MMR vaccinations was brought in, there has been a 99 percent decrease in mumps cases in the United States .  SYMPTOMS OF MUMPS  The symptoms of mumps normally appear 2-3 weeks after the patient has been infection . however, almost 20 percent of people with the virus do not suffer any symptoms at all .  Initially , flu - like symptoms will appear , such as : body aches  headache  loss of appetite and / or nausea  general fatigue  fever [ low - grade ] over the next few days , t