Cold Sore Causes,Symptoms and Medical Treatment

Cold Sore Causes


 Herpes simplex is caused by a contagious oral virus. The virus is spread from person to person by kissing or other close contact with sores or even from contact with apparently normal skin that is shedding the virus. Infected saliva is also a means of spreading the virus. The most contagious period is when a person has active blister-like sores. Once the blisters have dried and crusted over (within a few days), the risk of contagion is significantly lessened.
However, a person infected with HSV can pass it on to another person even when a cold sore is not present.
This is because the virus is sometimes shed in saliva even when sores are not present.
It is almost impossible to catch herpes   from contaminated surfaces, towels.

Cold Sore Symptoms and Signs

Certain symptoms occur before the actual sores appear. The prodrome to herpes infections typically involves a burning or tingling sensation that precedes the appearance of blisters by a few hours or a day or two

Medical Treatment


•There are several medications to reduce the duration or symptoms of cold sores. Some are available without a prescription , and others require a prescription from a doctor.
Some are  they are creams or ointments rubbed directly on the sore, and others are taken in pill form.


•Over-the-counter  topical medications: Most topical OTC products provide symptomatic relief only. This means that they make people feel better but they do not decrease healing time. Using topical anesthetics that contain benzocaine (5%-20%), lidocaine (0.5%-4%), tetracaine (2%) or dibucaine (0.25%-1%) will help relieve burning, itching, and pain. Examples are Lipactin gel and Zilactin. 
Skin protectants, such as allantoin, petrolatum, and dimethicone-containing products, help keep the lesion moist and prevent cracking of the lesion.
For additional pain relief, using ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be beneficial.  

Docosanol 10% cream (Abreva) is the only over-the-counter product has been shown to decrease healing time when applied at the first sign of recurrence  . Docosanol is applied five times per day until the lesion is healed.   

 •  The medications used in the treatment of herpes simplex virus in adults are acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), and Famciclovir (Famvir). These oral medications have been shown to decrease the duration of the outbreak, especially when started during the "prodrome" symptom onset before the actual condition becomes fully evident.

The medications are generally well tolerated with few side effects . For simple, recurrent cold sores in adults, valacyclovir is given as 2 grams orally every 12 hours for one day, and famciclovir is given as 1,500 milligrams orally for one dose. Acyclovir is given as 400 mg orally five times per day for five days. 

Dandruff Cure and Home Remedies

The exact cause of dandruff, is unknown. However, most experts do agree that it is not caused by poor hygiene.
Dandruff is a condition of the scalp that causes flakes of skin to appear. Dandruff is a common condition, which is marked by itching. In some cases it can be embarrassing and not easy to treat.
People with dry skin tend to get dandruff more often. Winter cold air, combined with overheated rooms is a common cause of itchy, flaking skin. People with dandruff caused by dry skin tend to have small flakes of dandruff; the flakes are not oily.

Some people think their dandruff is caused by their scalp being too dry. They try to deal with this by not washing their hair with shampoo, or wash it less often, believing that washing worsens the problem. This is a myth (not true). Dandruff differs from a dry scalp in that it usually gets better when you shampoo more frequently

People who are sensitive to yeast have a slightly higher risk of having dandruff, so it is logical to assume that yeast may play a part.
Yeast-sensitive people who get dandruff find that it gets better during the warmer months and worse during the winter.

People who do not comb/brush their hair regularly have a slightly higher risk of having dandruff - this is because they are not aiding the shedding of skin that combing/brushing provides.



Irritated, oily skin (seborrheic dermatitis). This condition, one of the most frequent causes of dandruff, is marked by red, greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales. Seborrheic dermatitis may affect not only your scalp, but also other areas rich in oil glands, such as your eyebrows, the sides of your nose and the backs of your ears, your breastbone, your groin area, and sometimes your armpits

Psoriasis. This skin disorder causes an accumulation of dead skin cells that form thick, silvery scales. Psoriasis commonly occurs on your knees, elbows and trunk, but it can also affect your scalp.

Eczema. If you have eczema anywhere on your body, it could also be on your scalp, possibly leading to the development of dandruff.

Certain illnesses. For reasons that aren't clear, adults with neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, are more likely to develop seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff.

Oily hair and scalp. Malassezia feeds on oils in your scalp. For that reason, having excessively oily skin and hair makes you more prone to dandruff.

Poor diet. If your diet lacks foods high in zinc, B vitamins or certain types of fats, you may be more likely to have dandruff.

Treatments

In general, daily cleansing with a gentle shampoo to reduce oiliness and skin cell buildup can often help mild dandruff.

But dandruff shampoos aren't all alike, and you may need to experiment until you find one that works for you. If you develop itching, stinging, redness or burning from any of these products, discontinue use.

Healing shampoo


If you've shampooed faithfully for several weeks and there's still a dusting of dandruff on your shoulders, talk to your doctor or dermatologist. You may need a prescription-strength shampoo or treatment with a steroid lotion.

Zinc pyrithione shampoos: These contain the antibacterial and antifungal agent zinc pyrithione, which can reduce the fungus on your scalp that can cause dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.

Tea tree oil, which comes from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, has been used for centuries as an antiseptic, antibiotic and antifungal agent. It's now included in a number of shampoos found in natural foods stores

Tar-based shampoos . Coal tar, a byproduct of the coal manufacturing process, helps conditions such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis by slowing how quickly skin cells on your scalp die and flake off.Using a conditioner after shampooing can help relieve dryness.

Shampoos containing salicylic acid:  These "scalp scrubs" help eliminate scale, but they may leave your scalp dry, leading to more flaking.  

Selenium sulfide shampoos (  Selsun Blue). These shampoos slow your skin cells from dying and may also reduce malassezia. Because they can discolor blond, gray or chemically colored hair, be sure to use them only as directed, and rinse well after shampooing.

Ketoconazole shampoos (  Nizoral). Ketoconazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent that may work when other shampoos fail.


 

Home Remedies
•Salt: The abrasiveness of ordinary table salt works great for scrubbing out dandruff before you shampoo. Grab a saltshaker and shake some salt onto your dry scalp. Then work it through your hair, giving your scalp a massage. You’ll find you’ve worked out the dry, flaky skin and are ready for a shampoo.

• Lemon: Juice out half a lemon which is approximately 2-2 and a half spoons and dilute it with the water of your last rinse. This not only leaves a refreshing smell in your hair, but also helps you get rid off the stickiness. This works great for the oily heads.

• Mouthwash: To treat a bad case of dandruff, wash your hair with your regular shampoo; then rinse with an alcohol-based mouthwash. You can follow with your regular conditioner.

• Beets: The roots and the tops of beet must be boiled in water and this solution must be massage into the hair scalp every night.  Use a white beet particularly for this.

• Cider vinegar: Dilute water and cider vinegar in equivalent quantities and apply on the hair with cotton whilst shampooing. Add some cider vinegar in your last rinse water too.

• Olive oil: Massage with olive oil to prevent dried and flaked scalp. But this has to be done post shower.

•  Baking Soda: To get dandruff under control, wet your hair and then rub a handful of baking soda vigorously into your scalp. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Do this every time you normally wash your hair, but only use baking soda, no shampoo. Your hair may get dried out at first. But after a few weeks your scalp will start producing natural oils, leaving your hair softer and free of flakes.

•  Aspirin, Is your dandruff problem getting you down? Keep it in check by crushing two aspirins to a fine powder and adding it to the normal amount of shampoo you use each time you wash your hair. Leave the mixture on your hair for 1-2 minutes, then rinse well and wash again with plain shampoo.

 

Home recipe


1-INGREDIENTS: Coconut oil 
hot water 

INSTRUCTIONS: Apply to scalp and scrub dead skin with fingers or 
brush then hold head under hot water in shower for at least 
15 minutes You should see immediate results that last 6 month to a

✿ ❀ ✿ ❁ ✾  

2-  INGREDIENTS: Johnson & Johnson Baby Oil (or any other baby oil)

INSTRUCTIONS: Best to apply over the whole head in the evening and leave until the morning.You will not have to repeat to many times, but do daily until all dandruff is gone.

✿ ❀ ✿ ❁ ✾  

3- INGREDIENTS: 1 tblspn of Olive oil 
1 tspn of limejuice
1 Terry towel

INSTRUCTIONS: Mix 1 tblspn of Olive oil with 1 tspn of limejuice. Apply well on the 
scalp and cover the head by tying an terry towel .Keep it on overnight and shampoo the next morning

✿ ❀ ✿ ❁ ✾  


4- INGREDIENTS: Aloe vera, Aloe vera shampoo

INSTRUCTIONS:  Put the aloe vera gel where there is lots of 
dandruff.Leave it for ten minutes. Then use a shampoo called Palmolive naturals Aloe vera shampoo and aplly the shampoo on your hair. Rinse your hair with water.  

✿ ❀ ✿ ❁ ✾  


INGREDIENTS:  Baking Soda
Shampoo
   
INSTRUCTIONS:  Add the baking soda to the shampoo. Mix Well. Leave it on till it starts burning. If it don't start to burn its not working.shampoo and aplly the shampoo on your hair. Rinse your hair with water.  

✿ ❀ ✿ ❁ ✾  

IL TREND DEL GIORNO

Fiori romantici o Denim degradè.
Quale stile preferite per questa primavera?

THEVOGUECAKE price 35,00 €

THEVOGUECAKE price 37,00 €

Tattoo Sleeve 25 Design Ideas

The term "sleeve" is a reference to the tattoo's size similarity in coverage to a long shirt sleeve on an article of clothing.

A sleeve tattoo (or tattoo sleeve) is a large tattoo, or a collection of smaller tattoos, that covers most or all arm.

Pre-planned sleeves generally require many long hours of tattooing and can take weeks, months or years to complete

Low Carb Foods For Low Carb Diet

The weight of a person is controlled via the amount of consumed calories. The less one eats, the more likely it is to lose weight. The calories one consumes will be reduced if he or she limits considerably the quantity of carbs. Low carbs diets are not a craze or fad and as proved by numerous independent research studies the Atkins diet is effective in promoting weight loss and is healthy. In essence a low carbs diet requires you to significantly reduce your intake of carbohydrates.


Even though eating low carbs can help you lose weight, low carbs diets are not for everyone. Before deciding to cut out the carbs its worth understanding the pros and cons first. At the start of the diet, substantial part of the weight loss is actually a pure water loss. Glycogen is used because the low carb foods are also low on energy. So, the water weight drops.

Remember: reduce carbs intake, but do not completely eliminate them – only eliminate high GI carbs, but do consume some low GI carbs and most importantly: do not reduce fruit and vegetables intake (except potatoes).

If you decide to do a low carbs diet, you need motivation to continue the diet for a reasonable period of time. If you decide to eat carbs again, try to re-introduce them slowly and don’t go back to the same levels as before – this way your weight will stay off.

Eating a low carbs diet, such as Atkins, will encourage quick weight loss without restricting calories. As well as weight loss, low carbs diets, can also provide many health benefits. People on low carb diets have reported lower cholesterol, increased energy, reduced sugar cravings, reduced appetite and better concentration.

Low carb foods will enable you to increase your metabolic rate for fat loss. Using this list of low carb foods will shift you from burning sugar to burning fat.
We have lists of the foods that you can eat and lists of the foods that you should avoid.

From our lists, pick your low carb foods for daily use.

Fish

•Alaskan halibut
•Wild-caught salmon
•Mackerel
•Herring
•Trout
•Halibut
•Trench
•Sea Bass
•Turbot
•Orange roughy
•Chilean sea bass
•Cod
•John Dory
•Monkfish

Wild Game
•Duck
•Goose
•Pheasant
•Quail
•Wild Turkey

Shellfish

•Shrimp
•Crab
•Clams
•Oysters
•Lobster
•Mussels
•Prawns
•Scallops
Eggs

•Chicken eggs
•Duck eggs
•Quail eggs

Red Meat

•Grass-fed cattle such as beef
•Grass-fed bison/buffalo that haven't been treated with hormones or antibiotics
•Wild game such as deer, elk or venison
•Lamb

Poultry

•Chicken
•Turkey
•Goose
•Duck
Low carb fruits and vegetables

•Spinach
•Kale
•Collard greens.
•Broccoli
•Asparagus
•Lettuce
•Watercress
•Mustard greens
•Beet greens
•Turnip greens
•Parsley
•Beets
•Carrots
•Red or yellow onions
•Kohlrabi
•Turnips
•Avocados
•Pumpkin
•Radish
•Brussels sprouts
•Coriander/cilantro
•Bok choy
•Cauliflower
•Celery
•Cucumber
•Spring onion/scallion
•Green, white, red cabbage
•Chinese cabbage
•Mushrooms
•Zucchini.

Avoid these questionable low carb foods

Limit your intake to a small quantity of fresh low carb fruits such as berries -- blueberries, raspberries and strawberries.
With respect to oils, use liberal amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, extra virgin olive oil).
Use a more restricted intake of omega-6 oils (vegetable oils).
Tuna ,Sausage and cold cuts.All dairy products are best avoided. Legumes (beans, peas, peanuts, and so on). These are not low carb foods. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams, are not low carb foods. Nuts and nut butters. (However, peanuts and peanut butter are common allergens and cashews are higher in carbs.) Avoid all trans fats, which are found in all hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats, oils, and margarines.

Plan for 7 Days

MONDAY

Breakfast
Two egg omelet with sausage and roasted red peppers

Lunch
Reuben sandwich (corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut) on one slice low carb bread
Green salad with low carb dressing

Dinner
Grilled chicken breast
Steamed asparagus and yellow squash
Mixed salad with vinaigrette or low carb dressing

Snack
Celery sticks with low carb dip

TUESDAY

Breakfast
Two poached eggs with smoked salmon in cream dill sauce, and half small tomato

Lunch
Grilled beef patty
Steamed broccoli and cauliflower
Mixed green salad with olive oil & balsamic vinaigrette

Dinner
Roast chicken with herbs
Broccoli with parmesan curls
Endive and radish salad with vinaigrette

Snack
Red pepper sticks with low carb dip

WEDNESDAY

Breakfast
One low carb muffin and one hard-boiled egg

Lunch
Cobb salad (avocado, tomato, chicken, hard-boiled egg, blue cheese and bacon over lettuce) with olive and balsamic vinaigrette

Dinner
Salmon with Steel’s Wasabi Teriyaki sauce
Steamed green beans with sesame oil
Cabbage slaw with low carb Cole Slaw dressing

Snack
Olives and Cheddar cubes

THURSDAY

Breakfast
Two scrambled eggs with two slices of bacon and one slice of low carb bread

Lunch
Shrimp salad over lettuce and tomato slices with low carb dressing

Dinner
Broiled lamb chops
Swiss chard with garlic and olive oil
Mixed green salad with olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette

Snack
Atkins Advantage shake

 FRIDAY
Breakfast
Two low carb pancakes with low carb syrup and three turkey sausages

Lunch
Large tossed salad with tuna, tomatoes and low carb dressing

Dinner
Roasted pork tenderloin
Sautéed spinach and red peppers

Snack
Stallone high protein low carb pudding

SATURDAY

Breakfast
One low carb muffin and two slices of Cheddar cheese

Lunch
Steak and pepper fajitas on low carb tortilla
Romaine and avocado salad with Olivado Avocado oil and lemon

Dinner
Grilled tuna with spice rub
Zucchini and mushrooms skewers

Snack
Atkins Advantage bar

SUNDAY

Breakfast
Poached egg on one slice low carb bread, two tomato slices and two slices Cheddar cheese

Lunch
Chef Salad (roast turkey, cheese, red onion and sliced tomatoes over romaine) with olive and balsamic vinaigrette

Dinner
Turkey meatloaf
Green bean, snow pea and pepper medley

Snack
Olives and Cheddar cubes

Girl Haircut Photos

With various new styles of haircuts, teenage girls never stop trying a new style every now and then. Perfectly straight hair looks very beautiful and glamorous. And more and more teens are opting for this look. Long straight hair can overshadow any hair hairstyle, and you would not require any hair accessories to make your hair look stylish. This haircut will surely make you look very stylish and trendy. 

  In this hair cut, the hair is trimmed to form layers, which makes the hair look very voluminous and swelled up. This characteristic of layered haircut is very useful for fine hairs.

  With long and angled bangs in the front, this haircut gives a punk look to the teenage girls. And if you want to make it more stylized, then you can also highlight your hair colour with different vibrant colours. Hair colours like red and orange look fascinating on teens.

Emo hair style is very popular among teens now-a-days. This hair style has a punk look, and is very popular among teens. Emo hairstyle is characterised by sharp spikes and long bangs.