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While anyone irrespective of your geographical location can be affected with some form of skin disorder, these are the commonest skin horror of most Americans  according to Dr. Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, assistant clinical professor at Yale University School of Medicine. Acne Eczema Seborrheic dermatitis Skin cancer 1. Acne Acne is a skin disorder that causes pimples when the passageway that connects the skin’s pores to the oil glands becomes clogged. Acne, which appears most often on the face, neck, shoulders, chest and back, can come in many forms. Whiteheads and blackheads are the most commonly known; nodular and cystic acne are more severe because they form deep in the skin and can cause scars. Eighty percent of Americans will have acne at some point in their lives, and 60 percent will continue to experience it into adulthood. Factors like heredity and hormone can play a role in developing acne, but Alexiades-Armenakas said that hormones are the most important factor.

If you are a lover of the reality tv series- keeping up with the kardshians, you will most likely know about the many struggles kim kardashian had when dealing with psoriasis. From 2010 she was diagnosed of the skin condition, so many products tested but none worked. It was in 2017, just few days to Christmas she announced via her twitter page of how her psoriasis were finally clearing off. We will get to that in a bit.     Picture source:  @kimkardashian On this blog post is how to get rid of psoriasis fast. What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a form of eczema which causes a dry, flakky and sometimes itchy skin. Psoriasis are of various types- nail psoriasis, scalp psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, plaque psoriasis, inverse psoriasis. Over time, various creams and soaps have been formulated for curing this embarrassing condition. But unfortunately, none has proven as effective as the seaweed.                 the seaweed How to cure psoriasis fast with seaweed Make a paste

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic and intensely itchy inflammation of the outer layer of the Skin . Atopic Dermatitis is the commonest form of Eczema. The cause of atopic dermatitis is unknown, although, atopic dermatitis appears to be related to an overly sensitive or malfunctioning immune system, and it can be aggravated by a variety of factors, such as temperature changes, skin infections, irritation from clothes or chemicals, and emotional stress.        Pic source: Mayo clinic Measures can relieve itching and prevent new outbreaks of atopic dermatitis. For example, it helps to avoid harsh soaps, moisturize your skin regularly  , and apply medicated creams or ointments. For treatment, topical application of corticosteroids may reduce itching and inflammation. For Diy Herbal Home Remedy , a paste of garlic and ginger is applied topically, daily, until symptoms reduce. Read also  Home remedies for under eye circle

Winter season is especially not favourable for skin. With low humidity, there is a high tendency for moisture loss, resulting in chapped and flakky skin. On this blog post, i will be sharing 10 proven ways on how to protect your skin during winter. 1. WASH IN LUKEWARM WATER Hot showers and baths feels really good during the winter season, but they strip your skin of oils, making it dry. Lukewarm water is always the best choice. 2. MOISTURIZE IMMEDIATELY AFTER BATH/SHOWER Moisture right after you wash. Applying moisture to damp skin helps seal that dampness into the skin. Keep a bottle near the bathtub, shower stall, and at every sink and use liberally every time you wash. When shopping for a moisturizer, choose an oil based moisturizer as opposed to water based which can actually dry your skin. Moisturizers with organic ingredients like chamomile, jojoba, almond and coconut oil are really great for your skin. 3. PROTECT YOUR SKIN Get used to wearing gloves and scarves to