Causes and Home Remedies For Skin Disease
October 13, 2009 by admin
Filed under Home Remedies
Skin disease is the general term for different types of skin infections like allergies, peeling of skin, rashes, dry skin, burns etc. The skin consists of three layers namely epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. The outer layer of the skin epidermis is affected by various factors and thus resulting in skin disease.
Causes:
- Allergy due to chemicals
- High exposure to sunlight
- Climatic conditions
- Pollution
- Drugs
- Soaps and detergents
- Pollens
- Food allergies
- Viral infection
- Excess sweating
- Hereditary factors
- Skin texture
- Blisters when breaks leaves skin peels
Symptoms:
- Peeling of skin
- Irritation
- Itchy feeling
- Thickened and flaking skin
- Skin rashes
- Scarlet fever
- Swelling of the infected areas
- Scaly skin
- Blisters
Remedies:
- Eat a healthy nutritious diet that is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein. Food items like fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, cereals and whole grains are the best source of healthy living. This gives shining nature to the skin and makes it look fit and gorgeous.
- Drink plenty of water nearly 8-10 glasses everyday. This will flush out body toxins and maintains proper body functioning.
- Use moisturizers to protect the skin from sunlight and other harmful agents.
- Avoid using high chemical soaps and detergents as they will cause skin allergies.
- Wear clean and comfortable clothes that are suitable to the climatic conditions.
- Apply grated cucumber over the affected parts and allow it to dry and then wash it of with cold water. This will reduce itching of the skin.
- Make a paste of turmeric powder by mixing it with some honey and olive oil and apply it over the rashes. This will remove the marks and make the skin glow.
- Sandal wood oil also can be applied over the infected areas for better relief from skin disease.
- Make paste of some mint leaves and coat it on the affected areas over night and then wash it in the morning. This will give marvellous relief from skin eczema and dermatitis.
- Avoid peeling or scratching of the skin as this will spread infection.
- Avoid junk and oily food stuffs.
- Apply Vaseline over the dry skin to make it soft and avoid dehydration.
- It is advisable to use natural, homemade or herbal facial items and cosmetics instead of chemically made stuffs to avoid skin allergies.
- Use cosmetics based on the nature of your skin.
- Soak a ball of cotton in lime juice and apply it over the skin to get relief from skin allergies.
- Mix two tsp of vinegar in one glass of water and drink this daily to reduce skin disease.
- Poppy seed powder can be mixed with lime juice and applied over the infected areas for quick relief from skin problems.
- Always keep yourself clean and hygiene to avoid skin diseases.
- Get adequate rest and do some simple exercises to keep your body fit and strong. This will help your skin to repair and refresh itself.
- Apply rose water on your face and wash it after some time. This will clear pores in the face and make it glow.
- Use soft towels to wipe your face and body.
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