5 Beauty Banes & How to Deal
There are the occasional blemishes and then there are the beauty banes that drive you to distraction and make you want to hide out in your home with your head covered until it goes away. These five maladies are survivable; all you need is a little know how.
Cystic Acne
First, picking at cystic acne will only make it more inflamed, swollen, and painful. It can also lead to infection. Dermatologists typically approach this problem one of two ways: with oral medication like Acutane or topical medications that contain retinol, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide. You can get relief from pain and swelling by alternating warm and cold compresses on the area.
Sty on Eye
A sty is a tiny bump on the eye lid. It usually has a small white head which almost makes it look like a pimple. It is important that you do not puncture or squeeze the sty, especially since it is so close to your eye – you could damage it. There are some over the counter topical solutions that you can apply and they can work quite well. There are home treatments you can do as well. Apply warm compresses to the eye for about 15 minutes 4 to 6 times a day. This helps the sty drain. You can also use a gentle, nonirritating soap and tap water solution to scrub the area gently.
Fever Blisters
Fever blisters, or cold sores, can crop up unexpectedly and mar your whole look. They tend to pop and the clear fluid will leak out. Then it will crust over and begin to heal. In some cases a fever blister is gone in a few days, but can stick around as long as two weeks. There are over the counter topical treatments that may lessen the life of a fever blister. In some cases, if caught early (before the sore appears) certain anti-viral oral medications work. Raw, unfiltered, local honey has anti-viral properties. When you first notice a fever blister coming on, dab some on the area. Keep reapplying the honey as it wears off. This home treatment for fever blisters works fairly quickly.
Skin Tags
Skin tags are soft, small skin growths. They are harmless, but they can appear on the face, neck, and other parts of the body. Some people find this undesirable as they can cause a cosmetic problem. A doctor can remove skin tags through several very simple procedures. After injecting the area with a local anesthetic, the doctor will cut or tie the skin tag to remove it. Freezing the tag, much the way that warts are removed, is another method to get rid of skin tags.
Age or Liver Spots
Age spots are flat areas of the skin that have increased pigmentation. They may range from tan to black and can be very small to rather large. They can appear on the hands, face, arms, chest, and shoulders. While young people can get liver spots, they typically appear in older adults, starting in their fifties. Staying out of the sun is the best way to prevent age spots. If you do have them there are products that will bleach your skin that are available from your esthetician. A dermatologist can also remove them in his office.
You don’t have to live with these beauty banes. Whether you choose a home treatment, see your esthetician or doctor, you can be rid of them and uncover the beautiful you again.
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