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What is Sallow Skin and What Can You Do About It?

   Skin Care  Aug 02, 2018  Comments Off on What is Sallow Skin and What Can You Do About It?
What is Sallow Skin and What Can You Do About It?

The term sallow skin refers to a dull, tired appearance of the skin that can look slightly yellow depending on your natural skin tone. It can make people look tired and age them beyond their years. Sallow skin often occurs as part of the natural aging process, as cell turnover slows down, other minor or serious conditions can cause it as well.

Why People Have Sallow Skin

Sallow skin has many causes, therefore, it’s important to check with your doctor to ensure that there isn’t an underlying deficiency or anemia contributing to the condition. If these concerns exist, your doctor will be able to provide advice on specific nutrients that can aid in the restoration of a more youthful complexion. Nutritional remedies take some time to work, however, and it’s possible that your sallow skin is caused by lifestyle factors such as lack of sleep, smoking, stress and natural aging.

What You Can Do About Sallow Skin

If the above factors are contributing to the appearance of sallow skin, or if you want to manage your complexion during nutritional therapy, there are some things you can do that may help improve the appearance of your skin. These treatments include:

  • Vitamin C serums. Topical vitamin C is one of the best remedies for brightening a complexion according to an article published by Allure magazine in 2017. Be sure to speak to your dermatologist before using a vitamin C serum, as they may interact with other topical treatments or increase sensitivity of the skin.
  • Ensure that you take proper care of your face through frequent cleaning and use of moisturizer.
  • Wear sunscreen. The UV rays emitted by the sun can damage skin, and wearing a sunscreen or a sunscreen based foundation may help protect your face from these rays.
  • Moderate, gentle once a week exfoliation can help to remove dead skin cells from the surface of your skin, enabling visibility of newer, younger skin underneath.
  • Stop smoking. Smoking, with its multitude of pollutants, contributes greatly to the aging of the face. It also dehydrates the body, further contributing to a sallow complexion.
  • Stay hydrated. Skin loves water, so be sure to drink plenty of it through the day. It will help keep your skin cells well hydrated and plump.
  • Get your beauty rest. Lack of sleep is a common factor among those who suffer from sallow complexion. Be sure to get enough rest in order to help your body and skin function at optimal levels.

Feel free to discuss any skin concerns with your licensed esthetician for personal recommendations.

Skin Problems Causing Depression and Stress, Stress Causing Skin Problems

   Acne  Jul 26, 2018  Comments Off on Skin Problems Causing Depression and Stress, Stress Causing Skin Problems
Skin Problems Causing Depression and Stress, Stress Causing Skin Problems

If you’ve ever had bad acne, eczema or other long-lasting skin problems, you know that living with visible skin issues is very hard. You worry about how others perceive you and what they are thinking about you. You are often stressed and feeling blue, but increased stress exacerbates your skin problems. Stress can lead to a hyperactive response by your immune system when inflammatory chemicals are released into the skin and can worsen your skin condition. It’s an endless cycle of frustration, stress, and depression.

Skin Problems Causing Depression and Stress, Stress Causing Skin Problems

You have tried myriad of products and spent hundreds or maybe even thousands of dollars on various treatments but nothing seems to help. The more stressed and anxious you get, the worse your skin gets. Some people suffering from skin disorders might feel stigmatized and isolated from family and friends because they feel they can’t do many things others do.

Things You Can Do To Take Control

  • General measures taken to reduce stress, such as meditation, biofeedback, relaxation and yoga can help reduce stress and anxiety over your skin condition.
  • Cutting down on sugar, eating healthy, staying hydrated and working out will make you healthier overall and will help improve your skin.
  • Try to reduce constant stress where possible and keep a consistent sleep schedule.

Taking these common sense measures and entrusting your skin care to the professionals can help turn around your skin condition and lead to higher self-esteem.

How Can We Help?

We, at Laura Skin Care, understand your skin woes and we are here to help. You will find knowledgeable staff that is always ready to listen. We had our own share of skincare problems and can empathize with your issues, and that It is not easy to find the right regimen and products for your skin.

We use top of the line, organic products and offer organic facials, personalized peels and microdermabrasion. Our treatments will help to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, reduce large pores, and revive and brighten the skin.

Our experienced estheticians can recommend an appropriate course of treatment for your skin woes. Contact Laura Skin Care to schedule an appointment with one of our licensed and experienced estheticians.

 

What to Do If You’re Suffering From Pityrosporum Folliculitis

   Skin Care  Jul 19, 2018  Comments Off on What to Do If You’re Suffering From Pityrosporum Folliculitis
What to Do If You’re Suffering From Pityrosporum Folliculitis

A common condition that causes breakouts on your skin which you might not be aware of, is pityrosporum folliculitis. It manifests under your skin and in the follicles of your hair due to a buildup of yeast bacteria. While it is often mistaken for acne, it is more likely to occur with people who are also susceptible to conditions including seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff.

What to Do If You’re Suffering From Pityrosporum Folliculitis

How Do I Know if I Have It?

Pityrosporum folliculitis typically shows up on the face, particularly along the hairline, and on upper arms, the back and the chest areas. All these areas of the skin have a reputation for being more oily than are others, and the resulting bumps (pustules) produced, can itch and be extremely uncomfortable. In some people, these bumps tend to congregate in one specific area of the body while, in others, there may be multiple outbreaks.

Though it is a definite annoyance, pityrosporum folliculitis is considered a benign condition and not indicative of a more serious medical condition. Because it so closely mimics acne, it can be hard to diagnose. For this reason, if you have been treating these pesky bumps as acne, and your medication or natural treatments are not responsive, contact your dermatologist to have yourself screened for pityrosporum folliculitis. Your dermatologist will need to extract a cell sample from the afflicted area by gently scratching your skin and examining the cell sample through a microscope.

It is also possible to have pityrosporum folliculitis in conjunction with other skin conditions like acne and keratosis pilaris, so you might have symptoms of multiple conditions, different areas may react differently to different treatments, and bumps may occur in areas not consistent with pityrosporum folliculitis because they are in fact a different condition. That does not mean that pityrosporum folliculitis is not present.

What Is the Treatment for Pityrosporum Folliculitis?

There are a couple of options your dermatologist is likely to recommend:

  • Itraconazole, an antifungal drug taken orally which has been demonstrated to produce good clinical outcomes.
  • For those who suffer from both pityrosporum folliculitis and acne, a prescription cocktail is recommended. This cocktail contains topical anti-acne ointments that includes steroids. This cocktail drug may be prescribed in conjunction with Itraconazole.

For those more inclined to home treatments, whenever possible, a shampoo containing selenium sulfide, like Head & Shoulders, or Neutrogena can be applied on the head and in the hairline. For areas of the skin, pityrosporum folliculitis may be treated with topical creams that contain econazole, such as Spectazole.

Most anti-fungal and anti-yeast topical treatments are okay to use, like Selsun shampoos and Lamisil.

Are Natural Treatments Available?

A good natural home treatment involves applying tea tree oil that has been diluted with another carrier oil to the afflicted area several times a day. In addition, daily baths in sea salt have been known to help the infection through the drying out of the skin. Using anti-fungal soaps and shampoos may help keep pityrosporum folliculitis from recurring, and including a probiotic in your diet whenever you have to take antibiotics may also aid the body against the infection.

Feel free to discuss concerns about pityrosporum folliculitis with your esthetician. We can give helpful skin care advice and many of our treatments are safe for and beneficial for skin conditions such as pityrosporum folliculitis. If one is not suitable for the condition, we’ll let you know.