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Skin care tips in winter

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  Winter’s harsh dry air steals the moisture and natural oils from your skin, leaving it lifeless, dry, dull, itchy, and your scalp becomes flaky. Dry skin during winter season leads to many problems like rashes, redness, flaking, etc. If we don’t take proper care of our dry skin, it can lead to cracking and bleeding of skin .   Things to avoid: ·          Avoid marks or peels that contain alcohol. ·          Taking hot showers or baths- as hot air dries out your skin by robbing its natural oil. ·          Avoid direct exposure to cold winds and snow. ·          Avoid direct exposure to winter sun ·          Avoid wearing wet shoes or clothes for too long as they may cause skin irritation and itchiness. ·          Avoid cof...

What are the effects of diabetes on the skin? How to control the effects of diabetes of skin?

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  Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic disease, affecting millions of people across the globe.  One third of the people with diabetes will experience a skin disorder which is caused or affected by diabetes. A skin infection can occur on any area of your body and it should be addressed and treated promptly to avoid any serious consequences and complications.   Diabetes can cause many skin problems. Some of the effects of diabetes on the skin are: ·          Extremely dry scaly skin, ·        Irritated or itchy can lead to excessive scratching, which cause pain and discomfort- the itching can be due to damaged nerve fibers ·          White discharge ·          Red or skin coloured raised bumps ·          Bacterial infections and fungal infections like athletes foot, r...