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		<title>Restore Your Beauty With Semi-Permanent make-Up</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 11:55:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Skin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acne scars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cosmetic surgeries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Knightsbridge laser clinic]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Majority of the women feel uncomfortable with their skin conditions, that is why they practice many cosmetic procedures for skin rejuvenation, removal of acne scars, wrinkle reduction etc. Many women apply make ups for natural beauty and fresh looks that ultimately raise their self-confidence. For those women who have lost their beauty and innocence of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://healthheap.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/semi-permanent-make-up1.gif"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-665" title="semi permanent make up" src="http://healthheap.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/semi-permanent-make-up1.gif" alt="" width="300" height="185" /></a>Majority of the women feel uncomfortable with their skin conditions, that is why they practice many cosmetic procedures for <strong>skin rejuvenation</strong>, removal of acne scars, wrinkle reduction etc. Many women apply make ups for natural beauty and fresh looks that ultimately raise their self-confidence.</p>
<p>For those women who have lost their beauty and innocence of eyes and lips which have lost their meanings, Knightsbridge laser clinic presents the <strong>semi-permanent make-up</strong> that not only restores your younger look but also save your time from getting eye liner or uneven liner around the lips, every morning.</p>
<p>Some women suffer hair loss in the eyebrows caused by deficiency of the healthy nutrients in you body or over plucking. You can reshape your eyes to look bigger and sparkling with this treatment as well. These treatments either last for twelve months or more but are really cost effective that the lip filler injections or other cosmetic surgeries.</p>
<p><span id="more-664"></span>For this treatment, a wide range of colors are available. Your therapist will select the most suitable color with respect to your skin tone. This type of treatment is somewhat similar to tattooing. A liner pencil is used to sketch an outline around the eyebrows, lips or eye liner. Before the treatment gets started, an anesthetic cream is applied to the selected area and then a selected color is applied with the small electric needle and color penetrates deep in the skin.</p>
<p>Feel free to contact therapist of Knightsbridge laser clinic and ask for the before and after pictures, to judge the results. You can live chat with the experts for opinions. This clinic also provides free consultation and variety of other treatment such as laser hair removal, face uplift and breast and buttock augmentation.</p>
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		<title>Treatment and Complications of Rosacea</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:22:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[facial redness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[panic attack]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rosacea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rosacea sufferers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the available data, there are more than 45 million patients of rosacea, a skin disease that superficially harmless but cast deep impact on the facial beauty. According to the National Rosacea Society, more than 14 million Americans are suffering from rosacea. This disease leads to many complications which could be social or motional [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://healthheap.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/rosacea1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-632" title="rosacea" src="http://healthheap.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/rosacea1.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="252" /></a>According to the available data, there are more than 45 million patients of rosacea, a skin disease that superficially harmless but cast deep impact on the facial beauty. According to the National Rosacea Society, more than 14 million Americans are suffering from rosacea.</p>
<p>This disease leads to many complications which could be social or motional stigmas such as lack of confidences due to embarrassing facial redness, pustules and papules. These flushing generate the feeling of shame and anxiety in social situations of the <strong><a title="Rosacea Sufferers" href="http://www.yourupdate.tv/healthandwellness/rosacea_sufferers.html" target="_blank">rosacea sufferers</a></strong>. This condition can also trigger the panic attack and patient may adapt the repulsive attitude from society.</p>
<p>Thought the underlying cause of rosacea has not been discovered yet, but researchers believe that it must run in the families and excessive sun exposure is also responsible to some extend. A new medication, Pyratine XR, may potentially help patient of rosacea, and minimize their miseries. Forty-eight week trials of Pyratine have shown excellent results with optimum tolerability. This product reduces the facial blushes, normalize blood circulation activity and enhance the ability of skin to retain water and stay moist.</p>
<p><span id="more-631"></span>Rosacea is a chronic skin disease and it requires a long–term treatment for the betterment. The other cosmetic products such as topical gels, creams and lotions should be applied well over the skin not only on the affected spots. Rosacea sufferer should use sunscreen while going outside and must avoid too much sun exposure as it can trigger the other complications associated with rosacea. Such as redness in eyes that may affect the vision.</p>
<p>With minor change in lifestyle and by following few cautions you can control the spread of rosacea. Consult your doctor and avoid all the elements that may trigger redness, skin eruption or flushing such as smoking, alcohol and high spicy food.</p>
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		<title>Acne Types and Its Treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Allergies and Infections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acne]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acne lesions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blocked pores]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acne is an irritating problem of almost 90 percent teenagers. It not only leaves the scars on your face but also put a negative impression on your physical appearance. Sometime, scars of acne that leave behind are difficult to remove with conventional method and forced you to go for the expensive techniques such as plastic [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://healthheap.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/acne11.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-524" title="acne1" src="http://healthheap.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/acne11.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="301" /></a>Acne is an irritating problem of almost 90 percent teenagers. It not only leaves the scars on your face but also put a negative impression on your physical appearance. Sometime, scars of acne that leave behind are difficult to remove with conventional method and forced you to go for the expensive techniques such as plastic or cosmetic surgeries for your facial skin rejuvenation.</p>
<p>These ugly scars of acne can spoil your personality, as we know the face value in the society. There are lots of options available for the victims of acne that can remove acne scars permanently. Moreover, people who used to squeeze or break their acne lesions, develop more scars.</p>
<p>Likewise, scars can also develop with the prolonged acne. The treatment of the acne scars also depends on the <a href="http://www.healthheap.com/acne-types-and-its-treatment.html">type of the acne scars</a>. It is not necessary that all types of acne scars may get treated with the similar type of treatment.</p>
<p>Before you start treatment of your acne, you should know the type of acne you have. This understanding will let you choose the right treatment for your skin.</p>
<p><span id="more-523"></span>Acne vulgaris is the single most type of acne that affects billions of people worldwide. This kind of acne usually occurs in those who have very oily skin. Skin oil also known as sebum release in excessive amount gives birth to the blocked pores. This acne has three different stages which include inflammatory lesions, non inflammatory lesions and secondary lesions.</p>
<p>Another type is comendonal acne, which appears without inflammation. Hormonal imbalance, cosmetic facial products or highly humid climate can worse this acne. Acne conglobata is typically associated with the young males. This acne usually appears on chest or back of the males instead of face.</p>
<p>Certain prescribed drugs also cause acne commonly known as acne mediamentosa. Anabolic steroids and contraceptive pills for women are the main drugs that give raise to this acne.</p>
<p>Once you succeed in identifying your type of acne, the right treatment can be applied in order to get rid of it.</p>
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		<title>The Secrets Of Healthy Nails</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:41:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Tips]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[hydration levels]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nails are important part of human body and extension of its skin. Nails are indicator of overall health of human body. Many health conditions can be identified through your nails color. People should take good care of their nails because they reflect their personal habits. Taking care of your nails and yourself is the best [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://healthheap.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/nails1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-509" title="nails" src="http://healthheap.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/nails1.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="199" /></a>Nails are important part of human body and extension of its skin. Nails are indicator of overall health of human body.</p>
<p>Many health conditions can be identified through your nails color. People should take good care of their nails because they reflect their personal habits.</p>
<p>Taking care of your nails and yourself is the best way to keep them strong and healthy.</p>
<p><span id="more-508"></span>Here are few tips on how to take care of your nails.</p>
<ul>
<li>Low water intake is often the reason behind splitting nails, so it is essential to drink plenty of water regularly to maintain proper hydration levels.</li>
<li>People should use rubber gloves to protect their fingernails from dust and strong chemicals while cleaning dishes or other using household cleansers.</li>
<li>Keep your nails clean and dry so bacteria don&#8217;t collect, particularly if you wear synthetic nails.</li>
<li>Don’t use your nails for scrap off surfaces or opening boxes or lids of the containers. It not only affects the texture of the nails, but it also makes you look outrageous.</li>
<li>Do not bite your nails. It can also damage the skin surrounding the fingers, allowing infections to enter and spread.</li>
<li>Cut your nails straight across, and keep them a little rounded for strength.</li>
<li>Use a fine nail file or manicure nail clippers to keep your nail edges smooth.</li>
<li>If your nails are thick and hard to cut soak them in warm salt water before cutting.</li>
<li>Try to avoid too much use of perfumed lotions containing alcohol, especially if you have breakable nails.</li>
<li>Keep regular gaps between applying nail polish allowing the nails to breathe and reducing the possibilities of drying and break off.</li>
<li>Increase your Vitamin B intake if you develop ridge nails.</li>
<li>If you have weak nails rub a lemon after squeezing its juice off.</li>
<li>You may also use non-drying nail lotions to moisturize your nails once daily.</li>
<li>Dip a cotton-tipped swab down in hydrogen peroxide to clean under the nails and whiten them.</li>
<li>Your nails can shine by massaging coconut oil or warm castor oil on to them.</li>
<li>See your doctor if you find any changes in your nails. It could be a sign of a health problem.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Acne Problem Easy to Combat</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:55:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Skin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acne]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the choice of right treatment, you can remove your skin acne. But first thing to know, what&#8217;s the best suitable acne treatment for you? There are so many acne treatments that work are available, including topical creams and antibiotics, which specifically target the different causes of acne. But even though, chronic breakouts of acne [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://healthheap.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/acne-11.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-401" title="acne" src="http://www.healthheap.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/acne-1-234x300.jpg" alt="" width="260" height="334" /></a>With the choice of right treatment, you can remove your <a href="http://www.healthheap.com/category/skin" target="_self">skin</a> acne. But first thing to know, what&#8217;s the best suitable acne treatment for you? There are so many <a href="http://www.10acne.com" target="_blank">acne treatments that work</a> are available, including topical creams and antibiotics, which specifically target the different causes of acne. But even though, chronic breakouts of acne may still be difficult to treat, in such cases you may need a dermatologist.</p>
<p>New cosmetic treatments such as blue light therapy, diode laser therapy or combination treatments may effectively treat acne when used with other established treatments.</p>
<p><strong>Target causes</strong></p>
<p>Each sebaceous gland is connected to <a href="http://www.healthheap.com/tag/hair" target="_self">hair</a> follicles, which secrete sebum (oil) to protect and lubricate skin. The two can combine in the follicle and projects like a soft plug. With the growth of plugs, sometime follicle wall get rupture, allowing more sebum and skin dead cells to mount up. This is the underlying cause of acne. In such environment, bacteria can trigger inflammation and infection and make acne more difficult to treat.</p>
<p><span id="more-400"></span>Acne treatments concentrate on skin oil reduction, quick multiplication of skin cells, removal of old dead cells and antibacterial action. Combination of acne treatments has synergistic effects and eliminate multiple causes of acne.</p>
<p><strong>Active ingredients</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.10acne.com" target="_blank">Acne treatment reviews</a> reveals that different acne treatments work in different ways which base on the active ingredients they contain. Here is a brief list of some most common active ingredients found in anti-acne products and their mode of action.</p>
<p><strong>Benzoyl peroxide</strong></p>
<p>Probably, it the most widely used active ingredient in acne products, benzoyl peroxide helps to remove excess amount of sebum from the skin and dead cells that block follicle pores. Benzoyl peroxide can also cause dryness, redness and minor swelling. This compound can make your skin sensitive to UV light.</p>
<p><strong>Salicylic acid</strong></p>
<p>This ingredient minimizes the accumulation of dead cell in hair follicles and prevents the pores from clogging. It also has onset action on black and whiteheads. Salicylic acid can cause mild stinging and skin irritation if used in excess. Sulpher and resorcinol have same action similar to Salicylic acid.</p>
<p><strong>Alcohol and acetone</strong></p>
<p>Often available in astringents and other face washers, alcohol and acetone clean skin from dirt and oils. Acne products that contain these organic compounds can cause a mild burning or stinging sensation. In some medications these ingredients are also used as solvent.</p>
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		<title>Heat Rashes Other Than Skin Rashes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:43:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Allergies and Infections]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heat rash is a common disease in hot and humid environment, like in the tropical regions and during the summer. Although, people of all ages get affected by it, but children and infants, especially become victims due to their underdeveloped sweet glands. It is important to distinguish heat rashes from other skin rashes, for example [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://healthheap.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/resize-of-dscf01891.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-209" title="Heat rash" src="http://healthheap.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/resize-of-dscf01891.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="280" /></a>Heat rash is a common disease in hot and humid environment, like in the tropical regions and during the summer. Although, people of all ages get affected by it, but children and infants, especially become victims due to their underdeveloped sweet glands.</p>
<p>It is important to distinguish <a href="http://www.healthheap.com/heat-rashes-other-than-skin-rashes.html">heat rashes</a> from other skin rashes, for example impetigo, eczema, folliculitis, and poison ivy, so you may treat and prevent this common rash appropriately.</p>
<p>Heat rash is triggered in children when they get overheated, reasons of this high temperature could be, overdressing, fever or hot climate. As children become hot and sweaty, their sweat glands become blocked and rupture. Heat rash is also known as miliaria and it’s some most common types are as follows.</p>
<p><span id="more-208"></span><strong>Miliaria Rubra</strong></p>
<p>Miliaria rubra generally called as prickly heat is the most <a href="http://www.healthheap.com/heat-rashes-other-than-skin-rashes.html">common type of heat rash</a>. In this type of heat rash, the sweat glands become red and inflammation may cause a prickling or burning sensation. This form of heat rash may also cause mild to moderate itching which depends on the severity.</p>
<p>The inflamed sweat ducts appear as red small bumps and can be found in clusters under a child&#8217;s clothing or inside the folds of his or her skin, such as neck, armpits, and groin.</p>
<p><strong>Miliaria Crystallina</strong></p>
<p>Like miliaria rubra, this form of heat rash occurs when the sweat ducts become blocked and rupture. These ducts are closer to the outermost skin, though these don&#8217;t get inflamed, leading to the classic appearance of small clear vesicles on the child&#8217;s skin, without any redness or other symptoms, especially on their neck, head, or upper chest.</p>
<p><strong>Preventions and treatment</strong></p>
<p>The main goal of all prevention methods is, don’t let the child to get overheated. Although skin rash usually goes away on its own within few days, but some people do require treatment, for this purpose certain oils for skin rashes can be used along with the preventive measures which are as follows.</p>
<ul>
<li>Dress up, according to the weather, in summer, loose fitting clothing’s are more suitable, so that you doesn&#8217;t get overheated.</li>
<li>Avoid intense heat and humidity as much as you can.</li>
<li>Remove the child from the triggering conditions and dress him in less clothing, inside to a cooler, air conditioned environment, etc.</li>
<li>Use mild strength topical steroids, although these usually aren&#8217;t needed but these can be taken to prevent secondary infections from heat rash.</li>
<li>Calamine lotion or oils for skin rashes can be helpful.</li>
<li>Antibiotics for secondary infections if occur.</li>
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