How to Get Rid of Lice

What are Lice - Causes and Effects:

Every child has had the unfortunate run with lice, and a fair share of the itching that comes as a part and parcel with the annoying little parasites, to the little ones it can be a sight that is scary and it is for the parents too but all for different reason and mostly it can cause much irritation as the tedious task of exterminating lice begins.

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How to Get Rid of Lice

Head Lice or as they are scientifically known Pediculus Humanus Capitus are parasites that can infest the scalps, eyebrows and eyelashes of people, they feed on blood and thought not known to spread any type of disease they do prove to be quite a nuisance.

Generally transmitted from one infected person to another, if one comes in direct contact with the head of an infected person it is certain that they too will end up picking the infestation. Though children are usually infected with head lice, they can sometimes through rarely infect a grown up too.

Signs and Symptoms:

• If you experience any of the above symptoms you can be susceptible to a lice infestation if not suffering from it already:
• A ticklish feeling and the feeling that something crawling through your scalp
• Irrational itching, which is generally due to an allergic reaction to bites on the scalp
• An irritability and difficulty in sleeping as lice are most active at night when it is dark.
• Sores can appear in the head due to constant scratching that is hazard of scratching

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How to Get Rid of Moles

What are Moles: Cause and Types:

To be specific a Mole or a Nevi is caused when the pigment melanin that is also responsible for our skin color, instead of spreading across the surface of the skin, gathers up in clusters, the dark spot on the skin produces hence is known as a mole. 

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How to Get Rid of Moles

Moles come in all shapes sizes and colors, and sadly one cannot control what spots the moles occur in, if they are flattering enough they are termed as beauty spots and can actually enhance one’s appearance, however sometimes they can actually be a nuisance and a cause of grievance if they appear at a spot that is not so favorable or appealing.

• Most people are born with moles, while there are some which appear over time, there are many things that can contribute to the formation of moles for example sun exposure, or even genetic structure. Because of heredity, many a time atypical or dysplastic moles have their origins in these.

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How to Get Rid of Ringworm

What is Ringworm - Cause and Types:

For people who sweat too much and too frequently, especially athletes, ringworm is a common problem, contrary to the ringworm are not caused by actual worms but are actually a fungal skin infection, (the fungus called Tinea). When the fungus ends up growing multiple times on the skin ringworm is the result, and can affect various parts of the skin. Though they rarely pose a serious medical consideration, but the itching can be quite an irritating phenomenon and paying attention to it, can bring effective cure and relief.

Various types of ringworm that can affect one’s skin are : 

Tinea Barbae: This occurs in a man’s beard.
Tinea Corpus: This occurs on the body, and can affect children and adults alike.
Tines Pedis: This is commonly known as athlete’s foot, and occurs on the feet.
Tinea Cruris: Commonly known as jock itch, and generally affects the genital areas.
Tinea Capitis: This affects the scalp usually.

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How to Get Rid of Ringworm

• Ringworm is an infection that can spread from one infected person to another via contact, hence special care needs to be maintained to not touch infected items like combs, clothes that haven’t been washed etc. even pets should be taken care of as they can carry forth the infection, the most common carriers being cats.
• Being a fungal infection Ringworm need moist areas to thrive in hence you should take special care during summers or times when you are wet.

Effects of Ringworm :

• People suffering from ringworm, usually exhibit symptoms like: 
• Scaly patches that are red and raised which turn red and be blistered, oozing at times. 
• The patches have edges that are well defined, exhibiting the area infected. 
• The fact the redness of the patch is more apparent on the outer edges and fade in the centre hence giving it a ring like appearance 
• Ringworm affecting the scalp can cause bald patches to appear 
• If affecting the nails, they may discolour, grow thick and even end up crumbling. 
• So for people who are suffering from ringworm and are looking for effective ways to be rid of them, here are a few options that you can try and be rid of ringworm.

Medical Treatment : 

• You can opt for the over the counter pills and ointments too if looking for a fast cure and not depending on homemade remedies, there are enough medicines in the market that can help you with ringworm. 
• Opt for anti-fungal treatment and drying powders that have the active element Clotrimazole or Miconazole in them, wash the affected area with anti-bacterial soap or liquids and then apply the ointment/powder on the affected area. Make sure that you keep your surroundings clean and take care of personal hygiene pro-actively. 
• If the problem persists, or seems to be acute then you may require medicines like, ketoconazole which are stronger than the regular medicines, treatment may also be required for the infections that ensue from scratching the infected area. 

Homemade or Herbal Treatments :

• Papaya is said to be an effective fruit in the treatment of ringworm, all you need to do is apply a slice of fruit or rather rub in on the infected area, another effective method is to grind the papaya seeds to a paste and then apply in on the infected area. 
• An effective yet painful way to get rid of ringworm is trying bleach or a hydrogen peroxide solution, painful because it will burn like hell, but it seems to cauterise the infected area. 
• Another effective treatment is to use the juice of the leaves of the cassia tree, not only they help in alleviating the swelling and pain, they help in the infected area in healing quicker too. 
• Raw vegetable juices seem to work quite well too when it comes to the ringworm problem, for example you can use a mixture of both carrot and spinach juice in the ratio of 3:2 so if you’re mixing say about 300 ml of carrot juice, you will have to use around 200 ml of spinach juice to make about half a liter of the aforesaid concoction. 
• Other useful remedies include the application of coconut oil to the affected area which helps in keeping the skin moist and soft; you can also try applying a mud pack twice a day for half an hour each and should be kept up with daily. 
• It is very important to keep one hydrated thoroughly as we tend to not drink enough water which is the cause of most skin problems generally, so try to consume at least 6-8 glasses of water each day to reduce skin problems. 
• Mustard seeds and turmeric is also said to be a great homemade remedy for ringworm as you can apply them over the infected area. You can make a paste out of mustard seeds and use it in generously over the affected area, once the paste dries you should rinse it off with warm water. For external application you can use the juice of raw turmeric and apply it over the affected area, or you can ingest a tablespoon or turmeric powder missed with honey and that should help you purify your blood and be rid of ringworm. 

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5 Simple Treatments to Get Rid of Dandruff

What Causes Dandruff?

A common hair problem that most people often complain about is dandruff. Loose skin flakes fall off from the scalp and cause irritation. This scalp condition often takes a severe form during winters when the skin cells starts drying and loose white skin flakes shed rapidly. The flakes can cause itchiness and irritation. Sometimes, the moist weather and oil secretion lead to a scalp condition called the sticky dandruff. In this case, the white flakes do not fall but tend to stick to the scalp because of the oily secretions. Flakes often cause small spots to appear on forehead, shoulders and the back of the skin where they fall.

How To Get Rid of Dandruff

How to Get Rid of Dandruff - 5 Treatments

Here are some of the sure shot ways that can help you to get rid of dandruff.

Hot oil therapy

Applying hot oil is one of the most effective ways of treating dandruff and preventing white flakes from falling off the scalp. Dandruff is caused when the scalp dries up and starts shedding off. However, hot oil therapy works best as a home treatment to prevent the pores from getting clogged and the scalp from getting dried up.

Hot turban therapy

Apply some hot olive oil on the dry scalp and massage gently to let the white loose flakes fall off. Soak a towel in warm water and squeeze out the water and wrap it around your head as a turban is tied. Let the warm towel be in your head for a few minutes and repeat the process thrice or more times. This treatment will help the scalp and hair to absorb the oil. It is best to leave the oil overnight and wash off the hair next morning after applying the juice of a lemon the scalp. This treatment done twice a week can offer good results in getting rid of dandruff.

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How To Get Rid of Blackheads

One of the most common skin problems that people face is the appearance of an open comedo on the surface of the skin accompanied with a black mass of skin debris. This blackened mass of skin is called blackheads. Hair follicle filled with bacteria, skin debris and oil (Sebum) with a yellowish color appear on the surface of the skin of those who suffer from blackheads. People of any age group or of any skin type can get affected with this skin problem. Although it is commonly seen in people having an oily skin, it can also occur in people with a normal to dry skin. How to get rid of blackheads will help you treat this skin problem and get a blackhead-free skin.

How To Get Rid of Blackheads

Keep the skin clear and dirt-free 

Blackheads often appear on the skin surface because of the accumulation of dirt and excessive oil on the skin surface. However, it is important to keep the skin clean and clear all the times. Use a good cleanser to remove dirt and oil to avoid the dead skin cells from building up within the pores. Clogged pores can lead to the increase in the production of oil inside the skin, thus causing blackheads to appear. Therefore, use good cleansers that can reduce over-activity in the oil glands that result in clogged pores and blackheads.

Include Exfoliation and Microdermabrasion in Your Daily Skincare Regimen 

It is best to apply a mask for exfoliation and removal of dead skin cells and for opening of clogged pores that result in blackheads. You can make an exfoliation mask using nutmeg that helps in bringing down the production of oil from the oil glands and comes with a scrubbing power. Use of milk to rinse the face can prove to be good for getting rid of blackheads as lactic acid can break down old skin cells. You can also make a mask with baking soda, line juice and water or salt and sour cream for applying on the skin for the purpose of exfoliation.

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How to Get Rid of Acne - 5 Best Treatments for Acne

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions that affect people at some point of their life. Mostly it is common in teenagers and young people, but people of any age group can be seen suffering from acne, acne scars. It can be caused due to hormonal problem, stress or due to some other issue. However, there are several ways to treat acne. How to get rid of acne offers effective ways in which you could get a good-looking healthy skin free of acne and acne scars.

How to Get Rid of Acne

Medication and Spot Treatment

There are quite a few effective medicines available in the market to treat and prevent acne from erupting on the skin surface. You can opt for spot treatment if there are only one or few pimples on your skin. This kind of treatment focuses on applying the medicine only on the affected area rather than putting acne-destroying agent all over the skin surface.

Use of Benzoyl peroxide helps in killing the bacteria that causes acne and also works as a skin-peeling agent that will help in new skin growth. You can apply it as a gel and leave it overnight or use before you put on make-up. Salicylic acid is also effective in triggering the skin cells to peel rapidly, leading to re-growth. Aspirin also works best in treating the inflamed and red pimples as it has oral anti-inflammatory properties. Crush the aspirin and make a paste of it by adding a few drops fo water in it.

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How to Lose Belly Fat

Losing the extra pounds accumulated in the belly can turn out to be quite a daunting task. Removing the belly fat takes more than just going for workout sessions. Removal of fat will not take place overnight but one will have to put on a little but of effort and devote some time for decreasing the fat and burning calories to get those much-desired flat abs. One should bear in mind that it is not so easy to get rid of the unattractive, ugly belly fat. It needs some patience and good amount of determination to stick to certain set of guidelines that can reduce the fat in the stomach area. Here are some of the things that you need to do in order to reduce belly fat.

How to Lose Belly Fat

Plan A Proper Diet For Losing Belly Fat

One of the most important factors that lead to accumulation of fat in the body is improper diet. Therefore it becomes vital to take up a proper diet if you want to get rid of the belly fat. Avoid fat-inducing food products and go for a complete fat-friendly diet for preventing the stomach area from becoming enlarged. A controlled and a well-balanced diet will not only help you to prevent the fat from accumulating in the belly but would also keep several diseases at bay.

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