MORPHEUS PRO
Uses:
- Atrophic scars (acne, stretch marks..).
- Lifting and tightening.
- Large pores reduction.
- Fat contouring.
- Wrinkle reduction.
15Jan
11Jan
Itchy Skin (pruritus)
Diagnosis
Tracking down the cause of your itch can take time and involve a physical exam and questions about your medical history.
If your doctor thinks your itchy skin is the result of a medical condition, you might have tests, including: Blood test. A complete blood count can provide evidence of an internal condition causing your itch, such as anemia.
Tests of thyroid, liver and kidney function. Liver or kidney disorders and thyroid abnormalities, such as hyperthyroidism, may cause itching.
Chest X-rays. A chest X-ray can show if you have enlarged lymph nodes, which can go along with itchy skin.
11Jan
Bowen’s Diseas (Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ)
What is squamous cell carcinoma in situ?
Squamous cell carcinoma in situ, often called Bowen’s disease, is a growth of cancerous cells that is confined to the outer layer of the skin.
It is not a serious condition, and its importance rests on the fact that, very occasionally, it can progress into an invasive skin cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma . For this reason, dermatologists usually treat, or at least monitor, Bowen's disease.
What causes it?
Most cases of Bowen’s disease develop as a result of long-term sun exposure, and it is more likely in those receiving long term immunosuppression medication.
Very occasionally, Bowen’s disease may be seen following radiotherapy, longstanding arsenic ingestion (very rare nowadays) or on the genitals in association with the virus that causes warts (the human papillomavirus). Bowen's disease is neither infectious, nor due to an allergy.
11Jan
Fillers
Did you know that many visible signs of aging can be traced back to volume loss?
As facial tissues thin out, lines become etched around the nose and mouth and cheeks look a little hollow. Dermal fillers can replace lost volume to help smooth wrinkles, plump the lips, and restore a more youthful appearance.
What are Injectable Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume, smooth lines and soften creases, or enhance facial contours. More than 1 million men and women annually choose this popular facial rejuvenation treatment, which can be a cost-effective way to look younger without surgery or downtime.
11Jan
Botox
Botox injections are noted primarily for the ability to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. They're also used to treat conditions such as neck spasms (cervical dystonia), excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), an overactive bladder and lazy eye. Botox injections may also help prevent chronic migraines.
Botox injections use a toxin called onobotulinumtoxinA to temporarily prevent a muscle from moving. This toxin is produced by the microbe that causes botulism, a type of food poisoning.
Why it's done
Botox injections block certain chemical signals from nerves, mostly signals that cause muscles to contract. The most common use of these injections is to temporarily relax the facial muscles that cause wrinkles in the forehead and around the eyes.
Risks
Botox injections are relatively safe when performed by an experienced doctor. Possible side effects and complications include:
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Pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site
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Headache or flu-like symptoms
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Droopy eyelid or cockeyed eyebrows
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Crooked smile or drooling
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Eye dryness or excessive tearing
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Select your doctor carefully
Botox must be used only under a doctor's care. It's important that injections be placed precisely in order to avoid side effects. Botox therapy can be dangerous if it's administered incorrectly.
11Jan
Hyperhidrosis
How can it be treated?
Most people with hyperhidrosis will have tried commercial antiperspirants. If these fail, and if the sweating is bad enough to interfere with your work or social activities, you should ask your doctor for advice. The doctor will assess whether there might be an underlying cause and may start treatment. If necessary, you may be referred to a dermatologist
One of the most effective treatments is
Botulinum toxin derived from bacteria (one brand name is “Botox”) can be injected into the skin in very small carefully controlled doses to block the action of the nerves which activate the sweat glands. This treatment usually works very well, is quite widely available privately, but is only available in a few NHS centres in the UK. The effect usually lasts 2-6 months, although some patients may continue to benefit for 12 months, and the treatment can be repeated.
Botulinum toxin is only licensed for underarm sweating and not for large areas. The skin can be numbed with an anaesthetic cream or injection, but this is often not needed as underarm skin is not very sensitive. Botulinum toxin is not commonly used in the palms and soles because it can cause temporary weakness of hand and foot muscles and is painful.
11Jan
Vitiligo
Self care (What can I do?)
Top sun safety tips
- Protect your exposed skin with clothing, and don’t forget to wear a hat that protects your face, neck and ears, and a pair of UV protective sunglasses.
- Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm when it is sunny.
- When choosing a sunscreen look for a high protection SPF (SPF 50 or more) to protect against UVB, and 4 or 5 UVA stars to protect against UVA. Apply plenty of sunscreen on all sun-exposed areas 15 to 30 minutes before going out in the sun, and reapply every two hours and straight after swimming, towel-drying and strenuous exercise.
- Sunscreens should not be used as an alternative to clothing and shade, rather they offer additional protection. No sunscreen will provide 100% protection. Keep babies and young children out of direct sunlight as far as possible. It may be necessary to take Vitamin D supplement tablets as strictly avoiding sunlight can reduce Vitamin D levels. You should ask your doctor or dermatologist about this.
Vitamin D advice
- The evidence relating to the health effects of serum Vitamin D levels, sunlight exposure and Vitamin D intake remains inconclusive. Avoiding all sunlight exposure if you suffer from light sensitivity, or to reduce the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers, may be associated with Vitamin D deficiency.
- Individuals avoiding all sun exposure should consider having their serum Vitamin D measured. If levels are reduced or deficient they may wish to consider taking supplementary vitamin D3, 10-25 micrograms per day, and increasing their intake of foods high in Vitamin D such as oily fish, eggs, meat, fortified margarines and cereals. Vitamin D3 supplements are widely available from health food shops.
11Jan
Psoriasis
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is NOT infectious (cannot be ‘caught’). Psoriasis is a common condition that causes areas of the skin to become inflamed, scaly and itchy. Psoriasis varies in different people, both in how extensive it is and what treatments help. Although there is no cure for psoriasis there are many types of treatments depending on where it is on the body and how much it is affecting you.
Why have I got this condition?
Psoriasis affects about 1 in every 50 people. It can develop at any age – from a baby to an old person. About one third of psoriasis develops before the age of 20 years.
Psoriasis is a complicated disease and although the exact cause is not known it seems that many different factors are involved. We know that the way your immune system (the cells designed to fight infection) works is important. In people with psoriasis the immune system is active and the cells in the skin grow faster than normal. All skin has cells that constantly grow and then fall off. This normally takes around 2-3 weeks to happen. In the skin with psoriasis the cells do this very quickly (10 times quicker than normal) which is why the skin becomes scaly.
It can be more likely that you will get psoriasis if someone in your family has it too. Sometimes injury to the skin or certain infections can cause psoriasis to start or make the psoriasis reappear. Up to half of children or young people with psoriasis will have more psoriasis after infectious illnesses (including colds, throat and ear infections). It is important to remember your psoriasis is not because you have done something wrong or not done something right.
11Jan
Cysts
What do these cysts look like?
They are round, sometimes dome-shaped bumps, lying just under the skin surface. Some are yellow or whitish. A small dark plug is often present, through which it may be possible to squeeze out some of the cyst’s contents.
The cysts range in size from those that are smaller than a pea to those that are several centimeters across. They can occur anywhere on the skin, but:
Pilar cysts are most common on the scalp, where several can often be found. Epidermoid cysts are most common on the face, neck, genital skin and upper trunk.
11Jan
Alopecia Areata
What is alopecia areata?
Alopecia is a general term for hair loss. Alopecia areata is a common cause of non-scarring (does not cause scarring to the scalp) hair loss that can occur at any age.
It usually causes small, coin-sized, round patches of baldness on the scalp, although hair elsewhere such as the beard, eyebrows, eyelashes, body and limbs can be affected. In some people larger areas are affected and occasionally it can involve the whole scalp (alopecia totalis) or even the entire body and scalp (alopecia universalis). It is not possible to predict how much hair will be lost.
Regrowth of hair in typical alopecia areata is usual over a period of months or sometimes years, but cannot be guaranteed.
The chances of the hair regrowing are better if less hair is lost at the beginning. Most people, with only a few small patches get full regrowth within a year. If more than half the hair is lost then the chances of a full recovery are not good. The hair sometimes regrows white, at least in the first instance. Most people get further attacks of alopecia areata.
In alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis, the likelihood of total regrowth is less.