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Coconut ozonated oil has been all the rage for quite some time now. Owing to its health benefits, this tropical oil has been hailed widely as a superfood and is a popular ingredient in a horde of beauty products. But, did you know that coconut ozonated oil can also be used to get a better tan? Tanning with coconut ozonated oil can not only get the job done faster, but it also keeps your skin hydrated while taking a sunbath. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about using coconut ozonated oil for tanning. Is it really...

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), also known as "canker sores," is a common disease of the oral and, occasionally, genital mucosa characterized bythe repeated development of one to many discrete, painful ulcers that usually heal within 7 to 1 4 days. The lesions are typically 3 to 5 mm, round to oval ulcers with a peripheral rim of erythema and a yellowish adherent exudate centrally. The process may range in severity, with some patients noting only an occasional lesion and others experiencing such frequent episodes that they have almost continuous ulcer activity.  EPIDEMIOLOGY RAS is seen throughout the world, with the...

Friction blisters are intraepidermal blisters caused by the skin repeatedly rubbing on another object. This type of blister most commonly occurs on the hands, fingers, feet, and toes. Friction blisters are a common occurrence in both children and adults. Populations most at risk include individuals whose recreational or occupationalactivities require prolonged walking or running, such as endurance athletes, hikers, and soldiers.  PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Friction blisters result from shearing forces within the epidermis. The shearing forces produce necrosis and dissociation of keratinocytes, leading to an intraepidermal split in the stratum spinosum. Hydrostatic pressure causes the area of separation to fill with fluid...

Stasis dermatitis, or stasis eczema, is a common inflammatory dermatosis of the lower extremities occurring in patients with chronic venousinsufficiency, often in association with varicose veins, dependent chronic edema, hyperpigmentation, lipodermatosclerosis, and ulcerations. Stasis dermatitis may rarely involve the upper limbs in patients with artificial arteriovenous (AV) fistulas for hemodialysis, or congenital AV malformations. EPIDEMIOLOGY Skin changes related to chronic venous insufficiency, including edema, hyperpigmentation, eczema, fibrosis, atrophy, and ulceration, are reported in 1 to 20 percent of women and in 1 to 1 7 percent of men. In one study, stasis dermatitis was reported in 6.2 percent of patients...