How to Prevent Asthma Attack
Asthma reoccurrence can intervene with daily life, preventing an asthma attack can help the suffer to carry on with their life as normal as possible. In order to receive treatment for asthma you need to see your doctor, who can prescribe medication such as preventers and relievers, which are taken through an inhaler.
The relievers are [...]
Punch Grafts and Punch Excisions
A Punch graft is a surgical procedure that cuts out and removes the damaged and scarred skin, leaving a hole in the skin, which is filled with a matching piece of unscarred skin, normally taken from the skin behind the ear. The new skin is taped in place and takes between five to seven [...]
Soft Tissue Fillers (Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid or Fat Injections)
Indented soft scars can be elevated using a number of different substances that can be injected into the skin, such as collagen, hyaluronic acid or fat. The quantity injected into the skin will depend on the size and firmness of the scar.
An injection of collagen can improve the appearance of the scar straight after application, [...]
Laser Resurfacing and Pulsed Dye Laser Scar Revision
Laser scar revision is a technique that can improve surgical, acne, chicken pox and other types of scars. Within this method the damaged skin is removed or remodelled using a high-energy light. After recovering the skin may stay pink for many weeks or months, especially if the skin is resurfaced with carbon dioxide laser. Different [...]
Surgical Scar Revision Treatment
This technique uses the skin capability of stretching with time. It works by removing the scar and rejoining the skin in an area of the body or face that is less visible. Surgical removal works best on wide or long scars, those in prominent areas or scars with an exact pattern or silhouette. Long and [...]
Dermabrasion Skin Treatment
Dermabrasion is a technique used on the treatment of acne scars, pockmarks, surgical scars or minor defects of the skin’s texture. An electrical machine is used to remove the outer layers of the skin, producing a more even shape to the surface of the skin. Although it is an effective way of improving the appearance [...]
What is a scar?
Scar is a mark left on the skin, which is formed by fibrous tissue in replacement of the normal skin after an injury, disease or surgery. It is a normal part of the healing process as the skin tries to repair itself. The greater the wound to the skin and the longer it takes for [...]
Chemical Peeling Treatment
What is chemical peeling?
It is a chemical surgery treatment that can be used to improve the appearance of the skin. An acid solution is applied to the skin separating layers of the epidermis (outer layer of the skin). The epidermis remains in place, acting as a biological dressing until it peels off and is replaced [...]
Athletes Foot – How to Treat and Cure
Athlete’s foot is a very common skin infection which starts off in between the toes, and can spread to the rest of the foot. It is not restricted to just athletes, it can develop in anyone who suffers from hot and sweaty feet. It usually produces flaky white and itchy areas of [...]
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a disorder that affects the respiratory system, which may cause a chronic respiratory impairment in some people or a sporadic illness manifested by periodic symptoms resulted from a number of triggering factors.
What causes Asthma?
Asthma can be caused by environmental and/or genetic factors. It may be triggered by external stimulants, such as antigens, a [...]