...quickly and easily. But you’re wrong. You can’t control it, it’s impossible to control. It controls you. It’s an addiction. The cuts will get deeper, they’ll scar. They’ll take weeks to months to heal and years for the scars to actually begin to fade. You’ll find that soon, you depend on it. You can’t go more than a few days without cutting. You’ll go crazy as your skin itches and burns, your hands shake, your head pounds, your vision goes blurry as you try to keep your mind off of it, try to hold back from giving in. But you will. If you think you can limit the cuts to just one area of your body, you better think again. It’ll spread slowly but steadily, like a deadly virus. It’ll spread as you run out of skin, from your wrists to arms, past your elbows, up your shoulders down to your stomach, across your hips and waist and soon will cover your every inch of your legs right down to your ankles. I hope you’re prepared to withdraw from others and live in a constant state of shame and guilt. Even if you have been the most honest person to ever live, you will lie to your friends, family members, everyone around you who you care about. You’ll find yourself jerking back from the touch of someone, as if their fingers and hands have been bathed in a toxic, burning poison. You’ll be terrified that they will feel a scar or cut from beneath the fabric of your shirt or because it just plain hurts so much to simply be touched. Be prepared...
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...Scars can take up to a year to heal as they mature, soften, flatten and fade. Scars, including surgical, burn, and trauma are at risk for less than optimal healing outcomes when they exist in areas frequently exposed to the sun’s UV rays. During that time, new scars are highly susceptible to UV photo damage. Patients are typically advised to keep scars covered and away from exposure to the sun, as this can cause permanent discoloration of the scar. It is usually the case that any post-op wound would be covered with surgical tape following the immediate weeks after, however patient compliance prevents adherence long-term. Available on the market are several scar and wound over-the-counter and prescription remedies. These are most often a combination therapy of a silicone based gel and a protective covering. The silicone based gel’s mechanism of action is to prevent Transepidermal water loss, normalizing collagen production, and shielding against microbes, whereby creating an optimal wound healing environment. The soft band-aid-like cover defends against the product being rubbed off, as well as offers UV light protection, which otherwise can result in darkening of skin. This treatment regimen is tedious, cumbersome, and as can be costly over time. Depending on the product, most require reapplication and changing of coverings numerous times a day. They are generally not convenient systems, and entail multiple steps. These products can be purchased in limited sizes, usually only...
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... blackheads, and cysts. The term ‘acne’ is almost similar in meaning to ‘pimples’ and both relate to a medical condition in which the skin appears scarred and disfigured altogether. Most teenagers, almost every 8th out of 10th teenager is a victim of acne today. Researchers say mostly acne is a result of mental distress and tension. The prolonged use of makeup can cause skin issues such as acne. Acne is produced when skin pores get clotted by dead skin cells and oil. Germs can then cause redness, pus and swelling. Many people have a habit of popping their pimples believing they might get rid of them. Nevertheless, on the contrary this only results in worsening the situation. This can lead to serious skin infections -not mentioning the scars that it may leave permanently. Many individuals believe in consulting dermatologists; however I prefer natural and herbal remedies for its cure. Few of them are mentioned for assistance. They are easy and cost effective! Firstly, I’d recommend all of my readers to beware of the germs that exist all around. Wash your hands daily with sanitizers, cleanse your face with...
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...8 Effective Home Remedies for Acne Scars by CALLEIGH 154 Post from: beautytips4her.com Please LIKE Beauty Tips 4 Her On Facebook so you don’t miss a post. Not many win the battle with acne but even those who do can’t always say that the war is over, only that the worst is behind them. The reason is that acne sometimes leaves behind visible scars, which act as a silent testament of all those struggles to get rid of the infection. Over the years, many of these acne scars will disappear or at least become less visible but not all of them and that’s why it helps to be proactive and seek natural remedies. The unsightly acne scarring is more likely to appear on the face where most acne outbursts occur, but other areas on the body can also be affected. Why Do We Get Acne Scars One of the causes of acne scarring is picking at pimples and the intense use of skincare products that are supposed to help in fighting the infection and which leave their mark on the skin. In addition to that, other factors that don’t seem to have anything to do with skin related issues are involves such as constipation, in its chronic form. Stress has been blamed for most of the ills of our time and for a good reason and surprising or not, it is also one of the underlying causes. A hectic lifestyle doubled by an unequally unhealthy diet are going to exacerbate the symptoms so try to make amends if you want to get rid of acne scars permanently. Here are some contributing causes that can...
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...human growth factor Categories: Cell-Communicating Ingredients The topic of human growth factor (HGF) is exceedingly complicated. The physiological intricacies of the varying HGFs and their actions challenge any layperson’s comprehension. Nonetheless, because the use of HGF seems to be the direction some skin-care companies are taking, and because there is a large body of research showing its efficacy for wound healing (but not for wrinkles), it does deserve comment. HGFs make up a complex family of hormones that are produced by the body to control cell growth and cell division in skin, blood, bone, and nerve tissue. Most significantly, HGFs regulate the division and reproduction of cells, and they also can influence the growth rate of some cancers. HGFs occur naturally in the body, but they also are synthesized and used in medicine for a range of applications, including wound healing and immune-system stimulation. HGFs are chemical messengers that bind to receptor sites on the cell surface (receptor sites are places where cells communicate with a substance to let them know what or what not to do). HGFs must communicate with cells to instruct them to activate the production of new cells, or to instruct a cell to create new cells that have different functions. Another way to think of HGFs is that they are messengers designed to be received or “heard” by specific receptor sites or “ears” on the cell. HGFs, such as transforming growth factor (TGF, stimulates collagen production)...
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...The Cutting Edge MLS Laser is one of the most technologically advanced therapeutic Class IV lasers approved by the FDA. The MLS Laser is capable of delivering over 100 times more healing energy than the most powerful devices of the previous generations. More power means shorter treatment times, less therapy needed and immediate relief from pain. The MLS Laser floods the tissues with photons, energizing the damaged cells and increasing circulation to the area in pain. This increases the body's production of ATP, expediating the healing process to reduce inflammation and repair damaged tissue. The MLS Laser Therapy effectively treats: •Tendon and ligament injuries •Soft tissue injuries •Muscle strains and tears •Sore muscles and joints •Degenerative joint conditions •Chronic non-healing wounds •General pain •Pre and post-surgical treatment •Anti-inflammation applications •Arthritis •Sports injuries such as sprains and strains •Occupational injuries •Tendonitis •Wounds such as bruising Laser Therapeudic Effects: During each painless treatment, the laser energy increases circulation by drawing water, oxygen and nutrients to the damaged area. These combine to create an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, muscle spasms, stiffness and pain. As the injured areas return to normal, function is restored and pain is relieved. Cellular Effects of...
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...Face to face Professor Adelia Cozart-Amos Professional Communication April 28, 2012 Face to face Have you ever had an important, interview, date, or social gathering and looked in the mirror to find a great big zit? This can be a scary time when there is a first impression that you want to make but can’t because of the zit. Zits are the most unreasonable scary imperfection that can cause a first impression to be embarrassing and self continues. Many people talk about different remedies to stop zits before they start but are any of these remedies proven to be affective? Now there is proof that zits can be destroyed before they come or even disappear quickly. Face to Face technology has proven to be the natural health force that has taken over the dermatological industry and expanding nationwide. Face to face technology is proof that beauty comes natural without hard chemicals that burn, irritate, and scare the face and skin. This product is easy to use it only takes twice a day and that’s it you’re done. The foam softens the skin; decrease wrinkles, and lift the dark circles under the eyes. The foam exfoliates the pores which causes the hydrocele in the skin tecture to soften and develop ultra-rays; which, enhances the core bring the vitamin k to 100% effectiveness. Using the foam twice a day allows the cells to produce and heal faster than any other formula tested by dermatologist nationwide. Product is rapidly sweeping the nation by storm countries such...
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...Certainly most of us have had our fingers burnt at some time or another. That is, bad things have happened to us during our lives. They range from the physical scars we bear from cuts, breaks, illnesses and diseases that strike us down sometimes without warning. They are the accidents from simply falling over or from going head to head with a car. They are the psychological scars from tragedies such as bereavement or divorce. We often say that given time, we will recover. We will get better. Things will improve. Time, we say is a great healer. Time itself though if we think about it, is indifferent to our various crises and celebrations. Time, we seem to have universally agreed is a unit measuring the distance between two events. The hours, weeks, months and years themselves do not do anything. It is how we fill our time that makes it productive, or wastes it. Different people in the same period of time will do very different things. One might write a masterpiece, another might embroider a quilt. One might do nothing but watch TV. The same amount of time has passed but with very different results. It is up to us to give the time value and meaning. When we suffer an injury, we know that as humans, we will repair to a certain extent over a period of time. A bone that is broken will set, and a cut will heal over and scar. Yet time alone does not do everything. Isn't it true that a bone needs to be reset properly? Isn't it true that a cut needs to be disinfected? If infection sets...
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...2 - Aloe Vera juice applied twice a day can greatly help in healing of the scars of the acne. Aloe Vera juice can be found at most health stores. 3 - Cucumber is one of the easiest and refreshing treatments used for the treatment of acne and to refreshen up the skin. It makes our skin feel looking young. Blend the cucumber into a paste and apply it on the affected area. Leave it for 30 to 45 minutes and then wash it off. 4 - Paste of sandalwood (chandan) powder with black gram (masoor) dal can be used on facial skin to treat the acne. Keep it overnight and wash it with cold water the next day. 5 - Tomato can also be used for the treatment of blackheads and to open the pores of the skin. Cut the tomato and rub it on the skin. Leave on for fifteen minutes. Wash it off with water. This will reduce open pores and blackheads. This treatment is good particularly for oily skin. 6 - Make a paste of nutmeg (jaiphal) with unboiled milk and apply on affected area. This works as a wonderful ointment. Pimples disappear without leaving a mark. 7 - Egg whites are also used to get rid of acne. Apply it on face and leave overnight. Wash off in the morning. 8 - Neem is used for the treatment of all sorts of skin problems. It contains Nimbidol and Gedunin, which have very good fungicidal properties. Neem has proved to be beneficial in skin disorders such as warts, scabies, psoriasis, eczema, and even dandruff. It is extremely effective in acne treatment. 9 - Orange peel has...
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...Review Article Acne Scars: Pathogenesis, Classification and Treatment Gabriella Fabbrocini, M. C. Annunziata, V. D’Arco, V. De Vita, G. Lodi, M. C. Mauriello, F. Pastore, and G. Monfrecola Division of Clinical Dermatology, Department of Systematic Pathology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80133 Napoli, Italy Correspondence should be addressed to Gabriella Fabbrocini, gafabbro@unina.it Received 17 March 2010; Revised 7 September 2010; Accepted 28 September 2010 Academic Editor: Daniel Berg Copyright © 2010 Gabriella Fabbrocini et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Acne has a prevalence of over 90% among adolescents and persists into adulthood in approximately 12%–14% of cases with psychological and social implications. Possible outcomes of the inflammatory acne lesions are acne scars which, although they can be treated in a number of ways, may have a negative psychological impact on social life and relationships. The main types of acne scars are atrophic and hypertrophic scars. The pathogenesis of acne scarring is still not fully understood, but several hypotheses have been proposed. There are numerous treatments: chemical peels, dermabrasion/microdermabrasion, laser treatment, punch techniques, dermal grafting, needling and combined therapies for atrophic scars: silicone gels...
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...Penetrating trauma creates an open wound. Any object that pieces the skin and enters human tissue is penetrating trauma. Penetrating trauma does not exit the skin. An object may or may not be stuck in the skin to create a penetrating trauma injury. For example, a construction worker chain-sawing trees who gets hit by the chain would be considered someone with penetrating trauma. The injury opened his skin, and injured his tissue causing damage and severe bleeding. Penetrating trauma can be caused by an open fracture as well. If a bone breaks and breaks the skin open, the EMT would be dealing with a penetrating injury. Most commonly though, penetrating trauma injuries are caused by bullets from shootings and injuries from stabbings. Penetrating trauma can become very serious because internal organs can become severely damaged and this presents the risk of shock and infection. The mechanism of injury is caused by the deceleration of the object. As it passed through tissue, the object gets slower and the kinetic energy transfers to the tissues and that is what causes the injury. Also, the velocity at which the object determines whether the injury is going to be moderate or severe. Not a lot of penetrating injuries are located on the head, but if they are, there is a high chance of death. Only one third of people who suffer from penetrating trauma to the head survive long enough to make it to the hospital. Penetrating head trauma causes contusions, lacerations, inter-cranial hematomas...
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...Conflict rarely leaves one unscathed Scars, fear, loss of hope and faith. These are all outcomes of the difficulty that lies within a conflict. The precise definition of conflict refers to arguments and disputes which in many cases escalates into becoming a threat to an individual’s life, family or country. It has a major impact on an individual’s life as conflict barely leaves one unscathed. The after effect of conflict leaves some individuals to be scarred for a short period of time and some for life. The key factors of encountering conflict will be focused on the consequences and impacts of conflicts encountered by individuals. They include, the adversities faced by individuals and surroundings due to the circumstances of certain conflicts, the change within oneself that is discovered through conflict, and the drastic aftermath attached. Conflict is a part of life which is better resolved, as it may influence others, who are no involved, to face difficulties due to the circumstances that come along. Some conflicts can occur based simply on our perspectives and judgments on sensitive issues. We as individuals need to learn to accept things the way they are. This idea is demonstrated in an American film, ‘Remember the Titans’, directed by Boaz Yakin, which proves how our perspective on certain things can create dilemmas. The film demonstrates the impact of sensitive issues related to conflict, such as racism. The clashes that occur as impact of racism between individuals is...
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...Uses for Banana Peels The peel is known for its antifungal and antibiotic properties. The peel is also loaded with a lot of Vitamins, minerals and fiber. Psoriasis affects a number of people all around the year. They can make use of banana peels to get rid of the condition. The inside of the peel should be rubbed on the affected area for psoriasis natural treatment. Initially the area will become red, however with persistent use the difference caused to the skin will be noticeable. The other skin condition, where you can use it is for acne treatment. The inside of the peel should be rubbed on the acne. After regular use of the peel, the acne will no more be visible. It is best to rub the peel at night, before going to bed for better effect. If you are going hiking, trekking, camping, etc. and get a poison ivy rash, then you can use the peel for treating poison ivy as well. Rub the inside on the affected area. After some time you will see that the itching, redness and inflammation will disappear. In some cases, you will have to apply the peel again. If you suffer from warts, then you do stand to benefit from this remedy. Rub the inside of the peel on the wart every night for 7 to 10 days. The effect will be for you to see. Alternately you can try to tape the peel on the warts overnight. This plantar wart treatment may take about 15 days, but the results are for everyone to see. For beautiful supple skin, rub the inside of the peel on your face before going to bed. Leave...
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...Hello brtty Bates, This receipt acknowledges that Turnitin received your paper. Below you will find the receipt information regarding your paper submission: Paper ID: 81801009 Author: brtty Bates Paper Title: Health Report Assignment Title: • Week 3: Assignment 4 E-mail: belba07@yahoo.com BODY Week 3 Assignment 4 Health Report Walter Butler, a 76 year old male was presented by ambulance to Christ the King Hospital at 10:03pm, on Dec. 24, 2005. Mr. Butler was transported from the Pleasant Pines Convalesence Home, where he has been a patient since July, 2000. He was examined in the ER, by Dr. Roth. He was found to have ecchymosis on the backs of his hands and forearms. During the examination the Doctor found the first stage of pediculosis on his scalp and pubic area. With evidence of redness and pruritis. Mr. Butler was cold and diaphoretic. His record s from the Convalescence Home stated that he has been troubled with ulcers on the thighs, buttocks, and lower back which the doctor determined to be decubitus ulcers, due to constant contact with the mattress on his bed. The skin of the scrotum and penis when examined showed that papular lesions covered 2/3 of the organs. The caregivers at the convalescence home had attempted to treat Mr. Butler with antifungal medication, with little results. Patches of Keratosis were found on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands. A physician at another hospital...
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...Activated Charcoal The Latest Super Ingredient For Gorgeous Skin Who could think that charcoal could be used as a beauty product? These days every beauty product boasts about the powerful ingredient charcoal. From blotting papers, soaps, face wash, night creams to sponges, shampoo, and even juices are loaded with activated charcoal. As it removes poison, toxins from the body it is actively used in healthcare and now due to its fabulous results on the skin it is used for beautifying skin. Charcoals are made by burning the wood in the absence of oxygen when you heat this charcoal at a higher temperature, then you get a porous substance called activated charcoal which draws up the dirt, grime and other impurities from the skin. Basically, it cleanses the skin effortlessly and a perfect beauty product for acne prone skin, oily skin beauties. However apart from these, we have listed various other benefits of activated charcoal, take a look. 1. Shrinks pores: The polluted air takes a toll on the skin and that is why it is very normal to have clogged pores due to dirt, dust, debris. These clogged pores then result in blackheads, breakouts, and dull skin, but when you use activated charcoal as a scrub it will pull out the debris and even tighten your pores. Activated charcoal has tremendous cleansing properties leaving your face fresh and smooth. 2. Reduces oiliness from skin: Activated charcoals are best for the piquing hot summer when your skin naturally turns sweaty and oily. Activated...
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