Category Archives: Skin Condition

Rosacea – the Environ Solution

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This article was written by Dr Des Fernandes who is the founder of the Environ skin care.

Rosacea – the Environ solution by Dr Des Fernandes

‘Rosacea is a chronic skin problem that is not well understood’ and characteristically affects people with pale skins, blue eyes and generally starts in middle age. People with darker skins also get rosacea, but the signs are less florid. It is always associated with redness of the skin, often with small papules (or lumps) which may becomes pustules. It may resemble acne but if you look closely at the skin, you will not see any blackheads. The skin feels uncomfortable and usually the central areas of the face are involved. While this is a chronic disease, in some cases there are periods of remission, and at other times, it is worse. The cheeks are generally cherry red, especially close to the nose – due to telangiectasia (dilated, ‘broken’ blood vessels). Very often, dilated blood vessels are prominent markers, but in general, the pinkness of the skin is due to actinic damage to the underlying microscopic blood vessels. The nose is almost always involved and after many years, may become thickened and misshapen. A potato-nose (called rhinophyma) is always due to this condition.

The cause of rosacea

‘No one knows the exact cause of rosacea at this stage.’

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Tips and Information on Treating Keratosis Pilaris

By Body Treatment, Products, Skin Condition

Besides the Environ’s Derma-Lac Lotion, Vitamin A, C & E Body Oil or Cream and Environ Peels listed on the website, there are numerous other things to help take care of, not only your Keratosis Pilaris, but your skin in general. Nurturing and pampering your skin will not only make the biggest difference for your body, but it will also boost your self-confidence.

Below is a list of various information and tips regarding Keratosis Pilaris:

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Do you have Bumps on your Arms? …maybe it’s Keratosis Pilaris.

By Body Treatment, Products, Skin Condition

Keratosis Pilaris affects roughly half the world’s population but most people have never even heard of it. Although it is a harmless skin condition, unfortunately since not many know exactly what they have, it might lead to problems such as insecurities and depression.

Keratosis Pilaris is a skin condition that causes tiny acne-like bumps (they resemble goose bumps) from a build-up of keratin – a natural protein in the skin. However, the keratin blocks the hair follicles, leading to these bumps. This genetic condition is most commonly found on the upper-arms, but it can also be found in such areas as the face, thighs, back, chest and buttocks. Keratosis Pilaris is not contagious, it’s hereditary, and it isn’t harmful – just a nuisance. Getting rid of Keratosis Pilaris isn’t the easiest thing, but there are possible treatments for it.

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