A surprising acne rosacea remedy
I have typically managed my mild case of acne rosacea (AR) with affordable over-the-counter (OTC) medications, but there has always been a residual redness that bothered me. Recently, while reading about Demodex, microscopic mites that live on the faces of many of us in our hair follicles and sebaceous glands, I became interested in their
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A surprising acne rosacea remedy originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - November 6, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Martin C. Young, MD Tags: Conditions Dermatology Source Type: blogs
Answer to Case 702
Answer to theParasite Case of the Week 702:Demodexspecies; most likelyD. brevisdue to the short length of the posterior body (opisthosoma). As noted by Florida Fan,D. brevisinhabits the human sebaceous glands. This is in contrast to its lengthier neighbor,D. follicularis,which typically inhabits hair follicles. They are both primarily found in the face, including the eyelashes, eyebrows, and around the nose. Demodexspp. have 8 legs like other arachnids. The stubby legs end in blunt claws without pulvilli or suckers.Demodexmites also have short, blunt mouthparts and the body is elongated to a posterior point. Note that...
Source: Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites - November 21, 2022 Category: Parasitology Source Type: blogs
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Op Note IIThe patient was wheeled in. We did a safety time-out. As part of the new process, everyone needed to account for themselves. We all needed to be known. The anesthesiologist was a pompous genius. When he was 13 he had elucidated the basic mathematical conceits of Boyle ’s law before he’d ever heard of it. When he found out his discovery had already been made, that it would always be Boyle ’s Law and not a law named after him, he retreated from scientific inquiry and spent his free time compiling lists of objectionable traits in all the souls he encountered in preparation for a d...
Source: Buckeye Surgeon - October 9, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Jeffrey Parks MD FACS Source Type: blogs
L. reuteri survey results
The results of my recent survey on the effects of consuming L. reuteri yogurt are in.
There were 7 questions with responses ranging from 0 to 10. Of the 84 people who provided responses, here is what they said:
My sleep is deeper and/or it is easier to fall asleep or stay asleep: 5.1
62% reported moderate improvement in sleep or better, while 13.25% reported dramatic improvement, 23% reported no improvement.
My appetite has diminished: 4.9
57.8% reported moderate reduction in appetite or more.
My skin is smoother, wrinkles less prominent: 5.3
60.7% reported moderate skin improvement or better, 13% reported dramatic improve...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 6, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Open bowel flora microbiota oxytocin probiotic reuteri sibo undoctored wheat belly Source Type: blogs
Bread, paper, and other indigestible objects
Olivia posted this incredible story of wheat-free release in the comments on this blog some time back. Her story so powerfully encapsulates how far off course health can go by consuming this thing called “wheat,” that I thought it was worth sharing with everybody again. During her wheat-consuming days, Olivia was clearly suffering body-wide inflammation and other effects that were being ineffectively “treated” by her doctor, effects largely due to the indigestible or only partially-digestible proteins from the seeds of grasses AKA wheat. As often happens, she managed to reverse the entire collection...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - April 29, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Open gluten-free grain-free grains wheat belly Source Type: blogs
Some unconventional thoughts on coronavirus (COVID-19)
Public health authorities are advising frequent hand washing and social distancing, especially in the absence of confirmatory testing for COVID-19. I don’t have any wisdom to add to these practices. Vaccines are in the works, as are anti-viral drugs—nothing to add here, either.
But let me reiterate what we do in the Wheat Belly and Undoctored lifestyles. In general, we do not treat diseases; we correct the factors that allow disease to emerge in the first place—a big difference.
Take rheumatoid arthritis, for example. In conventional healthcare, the joint pain and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis are sup...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - March 18, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Open probiotic undoctored wheat belly Source Type: blogs
Answer to Case 581
Answer toParasite Case of the Week 581:Demodex folliculorum, the human follicle mite.Demodexare fascinating arthropods that live in our follicles and sebaceous glands. There are 2 species found in humans:D. folliculorumand the shorter D. brevis. Many of us have them - especially as we get older - and they are mostly commensals, not causing any symptoms. However, they may cause rosacea and blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids) in some individuals.As with all arachnids, they have 8 legs as nymphs and adults, and 6 legs as larvae. Adults have a genital opening right below the legs, which allow them to be di...
Source: Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites - February 16, 2020 Category: Parasitology Source Type: blogs
Overcoming Atelophobia, the Fear of Being Imperfect
You're reading Overcoming Atelophobia, the Fear of Being Imperfect, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
What is your biggest irrational fear?
For many, it’s the fear of snakes, spiders, heights, or closed spaces.
But for others, their greatest fear is not being perfect.
If you are constantly stressed by the pursuit of perfection or find your perfectionism to be paralyzing, you may have atelophobia.
Learn how this extreme form of perfectionism can diminish your life and health, and what you can d...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - February 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lesley J. Vos Tags: featured health and fitness psychology antelophobia mental health self improvement Source Type: blogs
Why are women using CBD products — and do they work?
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil and other products containing CBD are being touted as a natural, organic remedy for a wide range of women’s health concerns. Sellers of these products make many claims: CBD has calming effects on sleep, mood, and anxiety; eases hot flashes and improves bone density by balancing hormonal changes of menopause; and has anti-inflammatory properties that clear skin, cure acne, and calm rosacea. It’s promoted for PMS symptoms like bloating and mood swings. And CBD-infused lubricants claim to boost arousal and enjoyment of sex. So, how much of this is true?
First, what is CBD?
CBD is a major ingredient i...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - November 18, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Rose McKeon Olson, MD Tags: Complementary and alternative medicine Drugs and Supplements Health Marijuana Women's Health Source Type: blogs
Case of the Week 535
This week ' s case is by our awesome dermatopathology fellow and former chief resident, Kabeer Shah. The following was seen in a scraping of a papule from a patient with rosacea. Identification?Check out the way this little guy moves! (Source: Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites)
Source: Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites - March 11, 2019 Category: Parasitology Source Type: blogs
The 2019 Skinnies Awards: Beto O ’Rourke’s Excess Sweat
Campaigning during the Texas summer brings extra perspiration for this politician. Learn about classic and new treatments for sweating. Runner-up for Political Skin in the Game is Judicial Rosacea, see it to believe it. All only at Skinema.com... (Source: Skinema, dermatology in the media blog)
Source: Skinema, dermatology in the media blog - February 21, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Vail Reese Tags: Film Health Source Type: blogs
Coffee may help your skin stay healthy
Here’s a medical news story that combines a common habit (drinking coffee) with a common skin condition (rosacea) — and it even has a happy ending.
What is rosacea?
Rosacea is probably something you’ve seen plenty of times and didn’t know what it was — or perhaps you have it yourself. It’s that pink or red discoloration on the cheeks some people have, especially fair-haired women. Sometimes there are small bumps that may look a bit like acne. If you look closely (after asking nicely for permission, of course), you’ll see tiny blood vessels just under the surface of the skin. In more severe cases it may involv...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - November 2, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert H. Shmerling, MD Tags: Health Skin and Hair Care Source Type: blogs
