LaShine Skin & Hair Care Blog

  The winter air increases dryness, flaking, chaffing and redness on your skin. The cold air will be here before you know it. There is no better time to get started on your winter skin regiment. Here are some tips to consider: Invest in an oil-based moisturizer.  These contain vitamins E & C and the oil creates a protective layer on the skin that retains more moisture than a cream or lotion. Many “night creams” are oil based. Be sure to avoid alcohol-based and water-based products, as they tend to dry our your skin. Use lukewarm water to bathe and avoid frequent long hot showers/baths . Hot water strips natural oils and causes skin to lose moisture. Wear gloves to decrease skin exposure and dryness . The skin on your hands has few oil glands. It’s harder to keep your hands moist, especially in the winter weather. Invest in a humidifier.  They add extra moisture in the air and prevent your skin from drying out. Specifically use them at night, since skin dries...

  The theme of World Diabetes Day 2020 is   The Nurse and Diabetes . The campaign aims to raise awareness around the crucial role that nurses play in supporting people living with diabetes.   According to the World Health Organization (WHO)*:  Nurses accounts for  59% of health professionals The global nursing workforce is 27.9 million, of which  19.3 million are professional nurses The global shortage of nurses in 2018 was  5.9 million . 89% of that shortage is concentrated in low- and middle-income countries The number of nurses trained and employed  needs to grow by 8% a year  to overcome alarming shortfalls in the profession by 2030. WHO estimates that the total investment required to achieve the targets outlined in the Social Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 stand at 3.9 trillion USD – 40% of which should be dedicated to  remunerating the health workforce .  Investing in the health workforce also has the capacity to impact...

  Treating psoriasis may help more than your skin. Treatment may also reduce your risk of having a stroke or heart attack. It may even lower the likelihood of heart failure. Why could treating psoriasis reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke? Psoriasis causes inflammation on your skin and inside your body. Long-lasting inflammation inside your body may affect your heart and blood vessels, putting you at greater risk of developing heart disease or having a stroke. Findings from research studies suggest that this increased risk affects people who have moderate or severe psoriasis. Mild psoriasis doesn’t seem to increase the risk. The findings from some of these studies also suggest that people who treat moderate or severe psoriasis have: Fewer heart attacks Fewer strokes Fewer heart-related deaths The research in this area is ongoing because not every study reached this conclusion. Which psoriasis medications may have heart-health benefits? The psoriasis medications that may re...

  HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO TREAT MY PSORIASIS? HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO TREAT MY PSORIASIS? Psoriasis tends to come and go unexpectedly. People often have periods when psoriasis calms down. Some may see clear or nearly clear skin during these periods. Psoriasis can also flare unpredictably.  Treating psoriasis can keep it under control, helping you avoid serious flares and preventing the psoriasis from becoming more severe.  Keeping your psoriasis under control tends to be an ongoing process. It requires appointments with your dermatologist. You’ll also need to follow your treatment plan and learn what triggers your psoriasis. Once you know your triggers, you can avoid them.  While treatment may be ongoing, the type of treatment you need may change. Different treatment may be necessary to: Keep your psoriasis stable, nearly clear, or clear Control a flare-up At times, treatment can lead to clear skin and no psoriasis symptoms. The medical term for this is “remission.” ...

What are the signs and symptoms of psoriasis? Dry, thick, and raised patches on the skin are the most common sign of psoriasis. These patches are often covered with a silvery-white coating called scale, and they tend to itch. While patches of thickened, dry skin are common, psoriasis can cause many signs and symptoms. What you see and feel tends to vary with the:  Type of psoriasis you have Places psoriasis appears on your body Amount of psoriasis you have Types of psoriasis Plaque  psoriasis About 80% to 90% of people who have psoriasis  develop this type . When plaque psoriasis appears, you may see: Patches of thick raised skin called plaques Scale (a dry, thin, and silvery-white coating) covers some plaques Plaques of different sizes Smaller plaques joining together to form larger plaques Plaques usually form on the scalp, elbows, knees, or lower back, but they can develop anywhere on the skin. It’s common for plaques to itch, but try not to scratch. Scratching can cau...

WHY NAIL CARE IS MORE IMPORTANT?  HOW TO STOP BITING YOUR NAILS? HOW TO TRIM YOUR NAILS? TIPS FOR HEALTHY NAILS Welcome back! This month will be a series of posts related to Nail. Let us NAIL IT! Why Nail care is more important?  Nail, a skin appendage, deserves more importance. Nail is a window of many skin and systemic diseases. Proper nail care is important to prevent nail infections and to have a good cosmetic appeal in the long run. Any abnormal looking nails should be properly consulted with a certified Dermatologist to Diagnose many diseases at an earlier stage. HOW TO STOP BITING YOUR NAILS? Nail biting typically begins in childhood and can continue through adulthood, and the side effects can be more than cosmetic. Repeated nail biting can make the skin around your nails feel sore, and it can damage the tissue that makes nails grow, resulting in abnormal-looking nails. Chronic nail biting can also leave you vulnerable to infection as you pass harmful bacteria and virus...