الاثنين، 31 أكتوبر 2016

Early symptoms of lupus

Early symptoms of lupus:

1.      Fatigue: according to statistics issued by John Hopkins Lupus Center, 90% of people with lupus face various levels of fatigue. Red Neck Rash  Try to keep yourself as active as possible, so that you keep yourself up and energetic. In case you experience debilitating fatigue, you'd better consult your doctor. Fortunately, some causes of fatigue can be successfully treated.
                                                   
2.      Unexplained fever: an early sign of being infected with lupus is to have a low-grade fever, yet, the reasons of this fever is still a matter of anonymity. Since the fever is of low degree (98.5-101 Fahrenheit) at the beginning, you may not think about seeing a doctor. Therefore, a low-grade fever is a sign of infection and inflammation, so you'd better consult your doctor while things are still under control before it gets much worse.

3.      Hair loss: when an individual gets infected by lupus, it causes damages to skin and the scalp, and the result is hair fall. Some people with lupus lose hair by clump, while it normally happens gradually and slowly. Unfortunately, hair falling may not be limited to the head, in a sense, it may extend to include hair of beard, eyebrows, eyelashes, and other body hair. Lupus also makes the hair brittle, breakable and ragged. Early treatment of hair fall may end up with renewed and healthy hair. However, if lesions appear on the scalp, hair loss may be permanent.

4.      Skin rash or lesions: one of the commonest signs of lupus is butterfly rash on face. It's also called malar rash. It's formed on the cheekbones and nose taking the shape of butterfly. According to statistics, 50% of people with lupus suffer from butterfly rash. Its appearance comes suddenly or once an individual with lupus exposes to sun.


5.      Pulmonary issues: inflammation of the pulmonary system is a symptom that a lot of people with lupus suffer from. Unfortunately, swelling and inflammation isn't limited to lungs and may extend to include the blood vessels of the lungs. And at worst, the diaphragm may be affected and the patient ends up with 'pleuritic chest pain', which is the pain a patient feels while taking breathe.

الأحد، 30 أكتوبر 2016

Razor Bumps

Razor Bumps:
Razor bumps, also known as pseudofolliculitis barbae, are small abscesses, and sometimes patches of darkened skin, that appeared on shaved area.

Razor bumps are shaved when growing hair grows back inside the skin.
People with curly hair are the most liable to get razor bumps.
According to statistics, 83% of Afro-American men experience razor bumps. 

الخميس، 27 أكتوبر 2016

Eczema and your skin

Skin Rash:

Undoubtedly, skin rashes indicate abnormalities in skin’scolor and texture. Rashes are the result of skin inflammation caused by different causes.
Skin rash has so many types, including: eczema, granuloma, annulare, lichen planus, and pityriasis rosea.

Eczema and your skin:

Eczema and rash on arms  is a general term that refer to different conditions that infect the skin. In such a case, the skin is red, scaly, and itchy. Eczema is a common skin condition, and a topic dermatitis is a kind of eczema rash.
Eczema is not connected with a specific age or period; that’s, it infected both children and adults. Fortunately, eczema is not contagious.

الأربعاء، 19 أكتوبر 2016

10 Early Signs for Lupus Rash

10 Early Signs for Lupus Rash:

What’s Lupus Rash?

It’s the disease that affects the autoimmune system accompanied by many signs and symptoms. In addition to the inflammation it has, lupus affects individuals differently. People with lupus rash come across two kinds of symptoms: mild or severe. Absolutely, the signs of each affect people differently.
Normally, the signs of lupus rash start to appear at the adulthood stage; at any year from teen years up to 30s. early signs of lupus rash can be easily dismissed and got rid of because people with lupus rash face flare-ups of symptoms followed by periods of remission.
Unfortunately, symptoms of lupus rash are similar to those of other people. Therefore, having these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean that you suffer from lupus rash.
Here are top 10 signs for lupus rash:

First: Fatigue:
According to John Hopkins Lupus Center, 90 % of people suffering from fatigue experience different levels of fatigue.
Second: Unexplained Fever:
One of the earliest symptoms of lupus rash is to have a low-grade fever without any clear reason.
Third: Hair Loss:
It’s also one of the earliest signs of having lupus rash. It’s a normal and expected result of the inflammation of the skin or the scalp.
Forth: Skin rash or lesions:
One of the most obvious symptoms of lupus rash is the appearance of butterfly-like rash over the bridge of the nose as well as the cheeks.
Fifth: Pulmonary issues:
Not only the lungs can be inflamed, but also the swellings extend to include the blood vessels.
Sixth: Kidney inflammation:
Inflammation of the kidneys makes it harder for both kidneys to filter toxins and waste from blood.
Seventh: painful and swollen joints:
Inflammation is accompanied by pains, stiffness and obvious swellings in the joints especially in the morning. It starts mild, but gradually it gets more and more serious and severe.
Eight: Gastrointestinal problems:
Some people with lupus rash experience occasional gastrointestinal problems such as: heartburn, acid indigestion or other gastrointestinal problems.
Ninth: Thyroid problems:
This symptom is very common for people with lupus rash. Normally, thyroid helps to control your body’s metabolism. Poor functioning of thyroid would affect other body parts such as: brain, heart, brain, kidneys and liver.
Tenth: Dry mouth, dry eyes:
It’s normal for people with lupus rash to have dryness in mouth and eyes. That’s because some people with lupus rash develop Sjogren’s syndrome which is another autoimmune disease.