SKIN
Now due to ASA (advertising standard agency) I am not allowed to show any conditions that I have treated and I am not allowed to show any testimonials from patients that state I have helped them with their conditions. So I have deleted the condition, to comply with this ruling.
After recurrent outbreaks of chronic XXXXXXX I was at my wits end! The irritation all over my body from the unsightly ‘XXXX’ was unbearable and I had great difficulty sleeping. I went down the conventional route but had little benefit if any. With such lack of sleep and side effects from the medication prescribed, I found it hard to cope with my everyday life as a mum and my career.I was introduced to Lisa Barnes who immediately made me feel at ease, she was so easy to talk to, after suffering from a skin condition herself she seemed to understand what I was going through. I felt as though she really cared and wanted to help.
Lisa informed me that I would need a few sessions but she would definitely be able to help and she did! I was able to come off all prescribed XXXXXXX from my GP, sleeping became easier and life in general was so much easier to cope with.My XXXX is clear at the moment, but should I get another outbreak in the future I will certainly be knocking on Lisa’s door! THANK YOU SO MUCH LISA
Tina, Bath.
There are many different skin conditions and some of these descriptions and pictures may help though I suggest that you go and see you G.P for a diagnosis of your condition.
Acne
some cases of acne can be very distressing indeed often coming at a time of puberty when interest in intimate relationships is escalating and one’s appearance seems incredibly important.
Causes
The cause of acne is thought to be mostly hormonal, which is why it can begin at puberty. The body produces hormones called androgens and they increase the secretion of sebum to the skin via the follicles.The extra sebum (oil) that the sebaceous glands produce mixes with dead skin cells and bacteria on the skin’s surface and this blocks pores. Inside the blocked pores bacteria multiply and cause inflammation leading to the spots and pustules associated with acne.
Diet
All suggestions are only in the opinion of myself and are in no way a medical diagnosis.
In my opinion diet can help with different skin aggravations. Avoid trans-fatty acids such as those found in margarines, cheap vegetable oils and biscuits.Foods to cut down on or eliminate include full-fat dairy products, battered or fried foods, chocolate, crisps, roasted nuts and convenience foods that have a high proportion of fat included.All the above foods are acid-forming in the body. If you really want to get rid of acne, you need to eat more alkaline-forming foods such as fresh vegetables and fruit, nuts (sparingly) and seeds. Diet is important because:
Refined carbs/sugar = more insulin = more hormones = more sebum = more bacteria = more acne
Dry skin
A dry skin problem can be uncomfortable and even maddening.Your skin might feel tight and painful; it might look dull or red or flaky and worst of all can be the itchiness.
Diet
All suggestions are only in the opinion of myself and are in no way a medical diagnosis.
Generally dry skin is often due to a lack of vitamin B in the diet and can easily be remedied by undertaking a few simple measures. Good all-round sources of vitamin B include goat’s milk, wheatgerm, wholegrain rice, avocados, sunflower seeds, sprouted seeds and oats so an increased intake of these foods as well as eating oily fish such as Salmon and Mackerel, which contain Omega 3 Fatty Acids.In addition to the changes in your eating habits hydrating the skin with natural moisturisers and by drinking plenty of water often does the trick.
Eczema
Weeping, crusting, blistering and bleeding. Constant scratching causes the skin to split and bleed and also leaves it open to infection.Eczema affects people of all ages but is primarily seen in children. Those who “grow out” of their eczema during early childhood may see it recur again in later life.
Eczema can be severely affected by diet, stress, washing powders, synthetic clothing and bed linen and commercial skin care products and all these factors need to be taken into account when undergoing treatment.
Atopic eczema
This is the most common form of eczema. The term ‘atopic’ refers to a inherited allergic condition where there is a tendency to develop eczema, asthma and/or hay fever. Atopic eczema can flare up and then calm down for a time, but the skin tends to be dry and itchy even in-between flare ups. It often affects the creases of body joints such as the backs of the knees or inside the elbows but in black skins the eczema often affects the front of the knees and elbows. Atopic Eczema can occur in small patches or all over the body.
Contact Dermatitis
Contact eczema, or contact dermatitis as it is more commonly referred to, is the name given to those types of eczema that occur as a result of contact with irritants or allergens in the environment.
Seborrhoeic Eczema
Seborrhoeic eczema usually starts on the scalp as dandruff that can progress to redness, irritation and increased scaling, which becomes seborrhoeic eczema. As the scalp becomes inflamed the eczema may spread onto the face and neck. Eyebrows, temples, folds at the sides of the nose, and neck are often affected.The area looks red and sheds small white flakes of skin. Seborrhoeic eczema can be particularly bad behind the ears.Larger, greasy scales stick to the skin and surrounding hair making the area look thickly crusted. The ear folds and canal may also be affected causing irritation inside the ear, which is called ear eczema. Seborrhoeic eczema often occurs only on the scalp and face but it can extend to the centres of the chest and back especially in men. Other areas which can also be affected are the armpits, under the breasts, groin and between the buttocks and genitals.
Diet
All suggestions are only in the opinion of myself and are in no way a medical diagnosis.
Food allergies are very common in a large number of people, especially those suffering from eczema. When people consume these foods allergic reactions in the body occur. In the case of eczema some foods may cause a flare-up of the disease while other foods may make the flare-ups worse once they occur.While not all foods will cause flare-ups for all people, and not all foods will cause the same reaction. To get the most out of a healthy eating plan be sure to consume plenty of raw fruits and vegetables. These items will supply adequate amounts of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals and lead to better overall skin health.You will also want to include food choices such as olive oil, avocados and nuts that are high in essential fatty acids. These foods will help reduce the inflammation associated with eczema.
Psoriasis:
Plaque Psoriasis is the most common type and is characterised by patches of inflamed skin which become covered in silvery white scales.The silvery white scales are the accumulation of the skin cells waiting to be shed and the redness is due to the increase in blood vessels required to support the increase in cell production. Psoriasis can range in appearance from mild to severe. The plaques can appear in a variety of shapes and sizes varying from a few millimetres to several centimetres in diameter. Plaques of psoriasis have a well-defined edge from the surrounding skin.
Rosacea
Rosacea (or Acne Rosacea) is a chronic skin disease of the face in which the blood vessels enlarge, giving the cheeks and nose a flushed appearance. It is not really a form of acne, but a vascular condition of the skin which may also be accompanied by papules and pimples. The eruption usually affects the face in a butterfly distribution over the cheeks with a connecting strip on the nose. Groups of capillaries in this area become dilated causing the characteristic redness or rosy appearance of the face.In severe cases there may be nodular swelling of the nose, known medically as Rhinophyma.
Many dermatologists believe that abnormalities in the facial blood vessels may be a major contributory factor for Rosacea. This may help to explain the symptoms of flushing, persistent redness, and visible blood vessels. However, it is not know what causes the blood vessels to become inflamed.
Urticaria
Urticaria is also known as ‘hives’ or ‘nettle rash’. Urticaria is caused by an allergic reaction and is characterised by red, raised bumpsknown as weals. These bumps are tremendously itchy and may last from a few hours to a few days. Each eruption consists of a white, raised patch ofskin surrounded bya reddish blotchy area. The spots may be small or large, and may occur all over the body or be confined to one area. Some people have urticaria as a more or less permanent condition.Others will have an outbreak on coming into contact with an allegen, known or unknown.