Eczema: Atopic dermatitis

Eczema is a common skin condition that causes the skin to become dry, itchy, inflamed, and irritated. It can affect people of all ages, although it is particularly common in children. While eczema is not contagious, it can cause discomfort and affect a person's confidence and quality of life. Understanding its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention can help you manage the condition effectively.

What Causes Eczema?

The exact cause of eczema is not fully understood, but it is often linked to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Common triggers include:

• Genetics: A family history of eczema, asthma, or allergies can increase the risk.
• Dry skin: A weakened skin barrier allows moisture to escape, making the skin more vulnerable to irritation.
• Allergens: Dust, pollen, pet dander, and certain foods may trigger flare-ups in some individuals.
• Irritants: Soaps, detergents, perfumes, and harsh skincare products can worsen symptoms.
• Weather conditions: Extreme heat, cold, and low humidity can aggravate eczema.
• Stress: Emotional stress can trigger or worsen flare-ups.

Common Symptoms of Eczema

Eczema symptoms vary from person to person and may range from mild to severe. Common signs include:

• Dry, sensitive skin.
• Persistent itching, especially at night.
• Red, inflamed, or discoloured patches.
• Rough, scaly, or cracked skin.
• Small bumps that may leak fluid when scratched.
• Thickened skin caused by repeated scratching.

Eczema commonly affects the hands, face, neck, elbows, and knees, although it can appear anywhere on the body.

Effective Treatments for Eczema

Although there is currently no permanent cure for eczema, several treatments can help control symptoms and prevent flare-ups.

1. Moisturise regularly: Apply fragrance-free creams or ointments to keep the skin hydrated and protect its natural barrier.
2. Use prescribed medications: Doctors may recommend topical corticosteroids or other anti-inflammatory creams to reduce itching and inflammation.
3. Take gentle baths: Use lukewarm water and mild, fragrance-free cleansers. Avoid long, hot showers.
4. Avoid scratching: Scratching can damage the skin and increase the risk of infection.
5. Seek medical advice: Severe or persistent eczema may require prescription treatments, including advanced topical or injectable medications.

How to Prevent Eczema Flare-Ups

While eczema cannot always be prevented, certain lifestyle habits can help reduce flare-ups:

• Moisturise your skin daily, especially after bathing.
• Avoid harsh soaps, perfumes, and irritating skincare products.
• Wear loose-fitting clothing made from soft fabrics like cotton.
• Use mild, fragrance-free laundry detergents.
• Identify and avoid personal eczema triggers.
• Maintain a comfortable indoor temperature and humidity level.
• Manage stress through exercise, relaxation, and adequate sleep.
• Keep your fingernails short to minimise skin damage from scratching. Are you experiencing any ECZEMA? Reach out to us via email febfaces@gmail.com or call 09010543417. #Febfaces #Skincaretips

 

Bumps?

Bumps are small or large raised areas that appear on the surface of the skin or scalp. They may feel hard, soft, smooth or rough and can occur anywhere on the body. Some bumps are harmless, while others may result from infections, allergies, inflammation or other skin conditions.

Causes

Common causes of bumps on the head and skin include:

• Acne: Blocked skin pores caused by excess oil and dead skin cells.
• Folliculitis: Inflammation or infection of hair follicles.
• Allergies: Reactions to soaps, shampoos, hair products or skincare products.
• Insect bites: Bites from mosquitoes and other insects.
• Ingrown hairs: Hair growing back into the skin.
• Skin infections: Bacterial, fungal or viral infections.

Symptoms

Depending on the cause, symptoms may include:

• Small or large raised spots.
• Itching and irritation.
• Redness and swelling.
• Pain or tenderness.
• Pus-filled bumps.
• Scalp discomfort or flaking.

Treatment

Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Common approaches include:

• Washing the affected area with mild soap and clean water.
• Using suitable skincare and haircare products.
• Applying warm compresses to relieve certain types of inflammation.
• Using prescribed medications for bacterial or fungal infections.
• Avoiding scratching, squeezing or picking at bumps.

Persistent, painful or spreading bumps should be examined by a healthcare professional.

Prevention

• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Keep the scalp and skin clean.
• Avoid harsh skincare and haircare products.
• Do not share combs, towels or personal grooming items.
• Keep pillowcases and bedsheets clean.
• Avoid scratching or squeezing bumps. Are you experiencing any BUMPS? Reach out to us via email febfaces@gmail.com or call 09010543417. #Febfaces #Skincaretips

 ERYTHEMA
It is the abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation), first degree burn.

ERYTHEMA SOLARE: Is the skin's inflammatory reaction the excessive ultraviolent radiation ( UV) from the sun or tanning beds causing redness (erythema), warmth, pain and sometimes blistering or peeling.

The redness happens because UV rays damage skin cells, triggering immune system to increase blood flow to the affected areas, making the skin red and inflamed. While simple sunburn is a temporary first degree burn, severe solar erythema can also form blisters (a second degree burn) and carries long term risk like skin aging or cancer.

Causes:
* UV radiation: specifically UVB rays from the sun or artificial sources attack the skin cells (Keratinocytes).
* Inflammatory response: Damaged cells release inflammatory substance, causing blood vessels to dilate, leading to redness.

Symptoms: 
* Red or reddish skin (that's hot to touch).
* Pain or tenderness.
* Swelling (Edema)
* Peeling or blistering in more severe cases.

Treatment:
Cool/cold compresses, aloe vera and other plant extracts that calms the inflammation and soothes the skin.

Prevention:
* Apply sunscream (apply every 2 hours)
* Protective clothing (when necessary)

Are you experiencing any ERYTHEMA (sunburn)? Reach out to us via email febfaces@gmail.com or call 09010543417.

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 HYPER PIGMENTATION

Lips hyperpigmentation is a condition characterized by the darkening of the lips due to an increase in melanin production .

Melanin is the pigment responsible for the colour of the skin, hair and eyes. When it's production is heightened, it can lead to darker patches or overall darkening of the lips.

TRAUMA
Daily microtraumas to your lips can result from habits like licking or picking of them. Persistent licking of the lips elevates dryness. The salivary enzymes such as amylase and maltase wear down the lips skin, making it more vulnerable to dry air and increasing the risk of hyperpigmentation. 

SMOKING
Contributes to excess melanin production in the skin and lips. Substance like nicotine tar and benzopyrene stimulates melanocytes to enlarge resulting in increased melanin production.
Smoking damages elastic and collagen in the lips, which are responsible for maintaining elasticity, leading to the lips that appear dull and dry.

TREATMENTS
* Topical treatment
* Laser therapy
* Chemical pills
* Microneedling.

Are you experiencing lips hyperpigmentation? Reach out to us via email febfaces@gmail.com or call 09010543417. 

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 CERUMEN FLUX (EAR REMOVAL WAX)

Ear Wax (Cerumen): is a natural waxy substance secreted by glands in the outer ear canal by protects the ear by trapping dust, dirt and germs and keeps the skin hydrated and waterproof.

Symptoms of a blockage:

Ear ache ( You'd experience ache in the ear.

Certain fullness

Hearing loss

Ringing in the ear

Dizziness

Fever

Over the counter products:

These products can soften the wax;

* Olive oil drops

* Almond oil

Ear Cleaning;

Your ears are self cleansing, but sometimes they can be blocked by dust and would need professional cleaning treatments such as ear wax cleansing.

Are you experiencing ear wax blockage? Reach out to us via email febfaces@gmail.com or call 09010543417.

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 KELOIDS:

Keliod is a raised scar often on injury that has healed. Keloids is caused by an excess production of a protein (collagen) in the skin during healing. Example; Surgical incision or acne.

Appearance:

*Lumpy or ridged

*Darkening of the skin

*Swollen blood vessels on the skin

*Redness

Treatments:

*Radiation therapy

*Laser treatment

*Freezing the scar

*Corticosteroid cream (silicone)

*Injected medicine

Are you experiencing any keloid growth? Reach out to us via email febfaces@gmail.com or call 09010543417.

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 Skin tags are harmless growth that can appear anywhere on your skin but often develops on the neck, eyelids or underarms.

They may be the same colour as your skin or darker. Some are pink, others turn red when irritated. you may see one dangling from a stalk, while another is firmly fixed to the skin.

Individuals on high risk of having skin tag includes:
Those who have diabetes, metabolic syndrome (High blood pressure, Unhealthy blood sugar levels, extra fat around your waist or unhealthy cholesterol levels), or a blood relative has skin tags.

Are you experiencing any Ski tags growth? Reach out to us via email  febfaces@gmail.com or call 09010543417.

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Dark lipscan result from various factors, which includes:

Environment

Smoking

Hormones

Diet

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ALTERNATIVE TO SUNSCREEN

 Absolutely nothing 

IMPORTANCE OF AN EYE MASK

 

Ever used an eye mask before?

Do you know it’s benefits?

Well, if you don’t, here 👇🏽 they are:

▪️Collagen in the eye masks boosts the production of a protein.

▪️It helps in improving the elasticity of the skin. 

▪️It increases the cell turnover that provides you with smoother and plump skin. 

▪️It reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area.