Acne

Most common amongst teenagers, acne are the pimples that develop on the face or the shoulder, back and chest. Acne primary occurs due to the presence of the extra oil in the skin of the oil glands. The oil tends to typically mix with the dead skin cells and other impurities. When that happens, the pore in our skin gets blocked and soars up to become a pimple. If you are acutely suffering from acne, do visit the dermatologist immediately. Some tips for acne are: -
1. Gently wash your face with lukewarm water in the morning and at night.
2. Never touch the pimple on the face. Touching or squeezing the pimple can result in a permanent scar. Thus, avoid touching the pimple in any circumstances.
3. Ladies, try to avoid make up when you are suffering from acne. This will only add to your troubles.

Athlete's Foot

According to Wikipedia, “Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itching of affected areas. It is typically transmitted in moist areas where people walk barefoot, such as showers or bathhouses.” Athlete’s foot is a very common disease amongst people, especially those who have very dry and sensitive skin. Moisture plays a major role in the development of this disease. Fungal infections are promoted when the skin is moist due to perspiration and one should try the following tips to avoid and cure this disease: -
1. Seek a dermatologist as soon as you come across this disease.
2. Try to bathe regularly with a soap that is recommended by the dermatologist. Thoroughly clean and then dry yourself to ensure that your body is not moist.
3. Try avoiding the sharing of clothes and bath towels with your family members.
4. Wear clean, dry and comfortable socks that encourage the flow of air.

Sunbathing

The obsession of becoming tanned in our society, to socially decorate ourselves by looking attractive, has caused many people to get literally cooked under the sun. Getting tanned is nothing more than punishing your skin to get a more attractive look. In fact, most people who regularly sun – bathe go through the symptoms of swelling, fever, nausea, skin diseases and sometimes minor hallucinations due to excessive heat. The sun provides us with vital vitamins which is essential for the health of our body. By merely taking a walk under the sun for 15 minutes, we serve the purpose for the health of our skin and body. But if you plan to sun – bathe regularly, do take into account the following tips: -
1. Under all circumstances, use a medically approved SPF lotion to protect your skin from harmful sun rays.
2. The best time to go under the sun is between 7: 30 AM and 10: 00 AM. During the afternoon, the sun rays are much stronger and thus much more harmful to the skin.
3. Give a gap of at least 48 hrs before you go in for another tanning session.