The Basics of Acne and How to Treat It

The bane of teen hood for many people, acne causes red, painful skin eruptions, primarily on the face and back, but also on other parts of the body.  Although the causes of acne are poorly understood, treatments ranging from simple home remedies and over the counter medications to prescription corticosteroids can help to relieve the pain and embarrassment it engenders.

The term “acne” actually covers several conditions.  The most common of these is acne vulgaris, caused when pores become blocked by oil, or sebum, causing dirt, bacteria and dead skin cells to build up and form a plug on the surface, called either a whitehead (completely blocked pore with a white spot on top) or a blackhead (a partially blocked pore with a dark spot formed by some of the skin’s own melanin).  Acne vulgarism tends to be most common in teenagers, although anyone can develop it.  Read more... (593 words, estimated 2:22 mins reading time)

Fibromyalgia

For many weeks, you’ve ached from head to toes. You’ve no energy, can not concentrate, can’t recall the last time you had a sound night’s sleep. You have been to the doctor a considerable number of times, but all she can tell you is what you don’t have. You’ve heard about fibromyalgia, perhaps read up about it or even rapped with somebody that has been diagnosed with this confusing disease. Yet nobody can tell you whether you have it.

Sound familiar? If that’s the case, welcome to the world of an illness with several faces.

Fibromyalgia – Has Many Faces  Read more... (448 words, estimated 1:48 mins reading time)

New Diabetes Monitor is More Accurate, Painless, and…Can Talk to Smartphones!

Diabetes is an old syndrome dating back to the dawn of man, often considered a formidable bug that must be reckoned with. This is a deadly disease snatches the lives of millions of individuals irrespective of status, age or culture. Nobody is an exception here. Scientists have worked for several years to come up with the near perfect remedy to combat this deadly disease. Until then, people infected with this disease have gotten used to continuously pricking their fingers to monitor their glucose level, and injecting themselves with insulin.  Read more... (610 words, estimated 2:26 mins reading time)