FACIAL CARE

 POLYMORPHOUS  LIGHT ERUPTION : Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) is an allergic reaction to sunlight or other sources of ultraviolet (UV) light. It usually takes the form of an irritated rash that comes most common skin condition caused by sunlight. A study across Europe found that PMLE affects as much as 18% of the population there. Trusted Source of the population there. It’s also called polymorphic light eruption and prurigo aestivalis. PMLE is generally treatable with both home remedies and medical interventions. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF POLYMORPHOUS  LIGHT ERUPATION ? The rash usually doesn’t affect the face. While the rash varies from person to person, the particular rash you get will typically be similar every time it happens. If you avoid UV light, your rash will heal on its own in a few days to weeks. It won’t leave any scarring. It’s not as common, but you might have additional symptoms, like: fever headaches malaise WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF ...

 PAPULAR URTICARIA: Papular urticaria is an allergic reaction to insect bites or stings. The condition causes itchy red bumps on the skin. Some bumps can become fluid-filled blisters, called vesicles or bullae, depending on size. Papular urticaria is more common in children between the ages of 2 and 10 It can affect adults and children at any age, however. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS  OF PAPULAR URTICARIA ? Papular urticaria usually appears as itchy, red bumps or blisters on top of the skin. Some blisters can appear in clusters on the body. The bumps are usually symmetrically distributed, and each bump is usually between 0.2 and 2 centimeters in size. Papular urticaria can appear on any part of the body. The bumps and blisters can disappear and reappear on the skin. After a blister disappears, it sometimes leaves behind a dark mark on the skin. Symptoms usually appear in the late spring and summer. The lesions of papular urticaria can last for days to weeks before cle...

SCABIES: There are approximately 200 million cases of scabies in the world at any given time. It’s a highly contagious condition that can easily be passed from one person to another through direct skin contact. Scabiesa sexually transmitted disease, although it can be transmitted through intimate contact, sharing clothing, or sharing bedding. Although scabies can be bothersome, the mites can usually be eliminated. Treatment often consists of medications that kill the mites and their eggs. Since scabies is so contagious, doctors usually also recommend treatment for the people who are in frequent contact with the person who has scabies. What are the causes of  scabies ? Scabies is the result of an infestation of tiny, eight-legged mites. These bugs are so small you  can’t  see them on your skin, but you can certainly see their effects. The mites burrow into the top layer of your skin to live and feed. Female mites lay eggs. Your skin reacts to the mites and their waste, and...

 BABY ACNE : Baby acne is a common, usually temporary skin condition that develops on a baby’s face or body. It results in tiny red or white bumps or pimples. In almost all cases, the acne resolves on its own without treatment. Baby acne is also known as neonatal acne. It occurs in about 20% of newborn baby.  Baby acne is different from infantile acne in that open comedones, or blackheads don’t usually appear in baby acne. These symptoms are common in infantile acne. Infantile acne may also appear as cysts or nodules . In rare cases, it can leave scars without treatment. Baby acne only happens in your baby’s first few months of life. Infantile acne can last until your child is 2 years old. Infantile acne is much less common than baby acne. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF BABY ACNE ? Baby acne is common on your child’s face, chest and back. Specifically, it can affect your baby’s: Cheeks. Nose. Forehead. Chin. Scalp. Neck. Baby acne can be present at birth or show ...

  COMEDONAL ACNE : The appearance of comedonal acne is different from that of inflammatory acne. Comedonal acne involves blackheads and whiteheads rather than pimples. While this form can develop in anyone, it is most common  in young adolescents. The papules, called comedones, usually occur on the forehead and chin and can prevent the skin from appearing smooth and even. There are several types of acne. Comedonal acne is characterized by many small, flesh-colored papules that make the skin appear bumpy. WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF COMEDONAL ACNE ? Comedonal acne causes many small bumps to form close to the surface of the skin. Types of these bumps include : Whiteheads:  Also known as closed comedones, these form because a hair follicle is completely blocked. Blackheads:  Also called open comedones, these are the result of surface pigments collecting in the pores, forming dark dots on the skin. Some people mistake these dots for dirt. Giant comedones: ...