Monthly Archives - January 2022
09Jan

Hand Dermatitis

What does hand dermatitis look like?

In hand dermatitis, the skin is inflamed, red and swollen, with a damaged dried-out or scaly surface which makes it look flaky. There may be cracked areas that bleed and ooze. Sometimes small water blisters can be seen on the palms or sides of the fingers. Different parts of the hand can be affected such as the finger webs, fleshy fingertips or centre of the palms.

There are several different patterns of hand dermatitis, but these do not usually tell us its cause and the pattern can change over time in one person. Hand dermatitis may get infected with bacteria called Staphylococcus or Streptococcus. This causes more redness, soreness, crusting, oozing and spots or pimples.

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09Jan

Acne Vulgaris

What causes acne?

Our sebaceous (oil-producing) glands are affected by our hormones. In people who have acne, the glands are particularly sensitive, even to normal blood levels of these hormones. This causes the glands to produce too much oil. At the same time, the lining of the pores (the small holes in the skin’s surface) becomes thickened and dead skin cells are not shed properly. A mixture of the oil (sebum) and dead skin cells builds up and plugs the pores producing blackheads and whiteheads. The plug of dead skin turns black from exposure to air and not due to dirt. The acne bacteria (now known as Cutibacterium acnes) live on everyone’s skin, usually causing no problems. In those with acne, the build-up of oil creates an ideal environment for the bacteria to multiply. This is accompanied by inflammation which leads to the formation of red, swollen or pus-filled spots.

Sometimes acne can be caused by medication given for other health conditions or by certain contraceptive injections or pills. Some tablets taken by body-builders contain hormones that can trigger acne too.

Diet can influence acne. High glycaemic index (GI) diets (e.g. sugar and sugary foods, white bread, potatoes, white rice etc) have been shown to cause or aggravate acne. Switching to a low GI diet may lead to fewer spots. There is also some evidence that consuming milk and dairy products may trigger acne in some people, but this hasn’t been studied in as much detail yet.

Most acne sufferers have normal hormone levels if tested; however, acne can sometimes be caused by a problem with the hormones. The most common problem with hormones is polycystic ovarian syndrome in females. If you are a woman and develop irregular periods, unusual hair growth or hair loss or other changes to your body, mention this to your doctor in case it is relevant.

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08Jan

Group B Streptococcus (GBS)

one of the many bacteria that normally live in our bodies and which usually cause no harm.

If you carry GBS, most of the time your baby will be born safely and will not develop an infection. However, it can rarely cause serious infection such as sepsis, pneumonia or meningitis.

Most early-onset GBS infections are preventable.
If GBS is found in your urine, vagina or rectum (bowel) during your current pregnancy, or if you have previously had a baby affected by GBS infection, you should be offered antibiotics in labour to reduce the small risk of this infection to your baby.
The risk of your baby becoming unwell with GBS infection is increased if your baby is born preterm, if you have a temperature while you are in labour, or if your waters break before you go into labour.
If your newborn baby develops signs of GBS infection, they should be treated with antibiotics straight away.

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08Jan

Cervical Cerclage

  • A cervical stitch may help to keep your cervix closed and may reduce the risk of you giving birth early.
  • You may be offered a cervical stitch if you are at risk of giving birth early.
  • A cervical stitch is usually put in between 12 and 24 weeks of pregnancy and then removed at 36–37 weeks unless you go into labour before this.

There are many possible causes for giving birth early. One possible cause is because your cervix shortens and opens too soon. A cervical stitch may help to prevent this. You should be referred to a specialist early in your pregnancy if:

  • you have had a miscarriage after 16 weeks of pregnancy
  • you have had a previous birth before 34 weeks of pregnancy
  • your waters broke before 37 weeks in a previous pregnancy
  • you have had certain types of treatment to your cervix (for example, cone biopsy for treatment of an abnormal smear) Your healthcare team may arrange for you to have transvaginal ultrasound scans to measure your cervix. If it is found to be short (less than 25mm long).

Are there situations when a cervical stitch would not be advised?

Your healthcare professional should discuss the benefits and risks in your individual situation. Sometimes a cervical stitch is not advised because it may carry risks to you and it would not improve the outcome for your baby. This may be if:

  • you have any signs of infection
  • you are having vaginal bleeding
  • you are having contractions
  • your waters have already broken. If you are pregnant with more than one baby.

Are there any risks from having a cervical stitch?

The risks of surgery include:

  • bleeding
  • infection
  • injury to the bladder
  • injury to the cervix
  • your waters breaking early
  • sometimes it is not being possible to put the stitch in, for example if your cervix is already too short or too far open. The stitch may not always work and you might still experience a late miscarriage or preterm birth. A cervical stitch does not increase your chances of needing induction of labour or a caesarean sectionno definite evidence to show that a cervical stitch will prevent you going into labour early.

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04Jan

Hydratouch H2

Uses:

Restore face freshness.

Clean and moisturize the skin.

Treat skin problems and imperfections.

Remove the comedo.

Reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Treat hyperpigmentation and dark spots.

Features:

Fast and convenient treatment (treatment takes about 30 minutes).

Immediate Positive Results (The Hydrafacial results are exciting and positive, even after just one procedure, you will immediately have clear, glowing skin, and a brighter color).

Perfect for all skin types.

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04Jan

The Asset laser

Uses:

Carbon peeling.

Very effective in removing black and dark blue tattoos.

Very effective in removing red, yellow and orange tattoos.

Removal of colored and benign pigmented skin lesion.

Skin peeling.

Remove painful scars and acne scars.

Sun and age spots.

Skin rejuvenation.

Vascular treatment.

Acne Treatment.

Hair bleaching (face and body).

Features:

OPTIBEAM® handles ensure a homogeneous distribution of laser energy throughout the spot size.

Removal of skin layers with minimal thermal damage due to different pulse coefficients.

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03Jan

Thunder MT

 

The latest and fastest laser hair removal device in the world, it contains two types of laser to suit all skin and hair types.

Features:

less pain Equipped with a very powerful air cooling device which makes the pain less.

Session efficacy = 2 sessions from other devices

Because the device works with the double- stroke technology), which leads to great results on lint and thick hair, and reduces the number of sessions needed by the patient), so the effectiveness of a session of the thunder device (with the double-stroke technology) is compared to the effectiveness of two sessions of other single-stroke devices.

Effective on lint and light hair

The thunder device is suitable for different types of hair (thick, lint and colored) because it contains Mixed Technology that generates two types of laser, and therefore is the most suitable device, especially for areas of the body where there are thick and lint hair together, as it works on both types at the same time.

Safe on brown skin

The device contains two different types of laser: Alexandrite laser and Nd: Yag laser. Thus, it is suitable for light skin and brown skin as well.

Speed: less than 50 minutes for the whole body.

This is because it contains a Scanner, which enables the processor to cover 36 square centimeters (36 cm2) of skin area, completely covering all hair follicles.

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03Jan

Ultrasound GE Voluson S10 Machine

An advanced, full-featured ultrasound system designed for use in general radiography, and in obstetrics and gynecology.

Features:

Superb image quality, easy-to-use automated measurement tools and volumetric imaging.

The Voluson S10's large screen displays 98% more image information than previous Voluson Signature Series models.

More scanning efficiency: Four active probe ports provide easy access to ultra-light probes at the touch of a button.

Workflow speed.

 

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03Jan

FemiLift

Uses: 

FemiLift Laser treatment: 

Urinary incontinence in women. 

Recurrent vaginitis. 

Vaginal pigmentation problems. 

Decreased sexual desire. 

Vaginal regeneration. 

Vaginal dryness. 

Relaxation and expansion of the vagina as a result of natural childbirth or lack of hormones in the menopause stage. 

Rehabilitation after menopause. 

Features: 

The latest non-surgical treatment for several gynecological problems. 

Comfortable and does not affect daily life. 

It does not require hospitalization. 

Few or no side effects. 

No need for rehabilitation. 

The only bad effect to this treatment is to avoid any sexual contact for the next 72 hours, but that would be a small price to pay for the benefit. 

Do not use during pregnancy and for 3 months after childbirth. 

The health of the cervix must be checked before the Pap smear procedure.

Safe and effective. 

Short term and painless (treatment duration approx 30 minutes) 

It does not require general or local anesthesia. 

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03Jan

Derma pen

It is the ultimate treatment for facial pits and scars, restoring freshness and improving the appearance of the skin. It helps to rejuvenate the skin's vitality by stimulating the release of collagen and stimulating blood circulation within the skin tissues. It also works to tighten sagging skin and repair damaged cells. 

Uses: 

Uses of Dermapen for the face 

Reducing effects of aging on the skin. 

Rejuvenation of skin cells without surgery. 

Improving the texture of the skin. 

Removing pigmentation and dark spots. 

Minimizing large pores and cleaning them of dirt. 

Reducing facial scars and acne scars. 

Provides new development of blood vessels. 

Stimulating collagen production. 

Reduces tissue damage and generates new and healthy tissues. 

Removes fine lines. 

Helps treat sagging skin. 

Nourish and moisturize the skin better when using a treatment serum with a derma device. 

Derma can also be used to treat the effects of stretch marks and white lines in different parts of the body, such as the abdomen, thighs, chest or buttocks. 

Features: 

Effective for delicate areas of the face 

The Dermapen device can be used on difficult areas of the face, such as the eye contour, around the nose and upper lips. 

More accurate 

The length of the needles can be changed, which helps to target different areas of the face to get better results by penetrating them more effectively. This feature helps in treating some difficult skin problems, such as acne scars, or treating some sensitive areas of the face, such as the eye area. 

Less damage to the skin 

The needles used in the Dermapen device penetrate the skin cells vertically, so it does not cause side effects such as pain, bleeding, or need a long recovery period. 

Faster and less painful 

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