Fit Grit

Sleep,skincare,smile,repeat.
— Jaime carson

Most of the adults these days especially girls get frightened by the mere occurrence of small acne or a pimple on their skin, especially when it appears on the face. To overcome from this condition they try to make every possible effort to fizzle it out and sometimes they get succeeded also, but just imagine if none of your salicylic acid creams works and that Colgate paste doesn’t help with your skin acne any more, then you might start to startle a bit. Now the question arises what kind of acne is this which can not be cured with your daily medicated creams or natural hacks.In this case there is a possibility of some hidden skin disorder that you might not be aware of has taken a grip over your skin and one of those skin disorders can be MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM.

What does it look like?

Molluscum contagiosum, also known with the name of water warts, is a viral infection caused by a poxvirus, which appears like a raised bump on your skin, inflamed lesions with a small dimple or pit in the centre.

It can appear alone as a single bump or it can also be present in the form of clusters. In most people, these lesion range from pea-sized to as large as a size of an eye and it may appear on any part of your body including face, hands, legs, abdomen, back and genital parts.

Sometimes it becomes difficult to differentiate between normal acne and these lesions, but molluscum lesions are painless and appear like a white pearl, so with a proper watch you can identify these on your skin. The exact reason behind the appearance of Mollusca is not completely known, but if your immunity is compromised in any way or you come in direct contact with this virus through a person, towel, clothing and bedding then it might enter your skin through cracks.

How it can be treated?

Molluscum contagiosum is most prominent in children as they are vulnerable to infections, however, it’s not that harmful if diagnosed early.
It can be resolved within 2-3 months if unnecessary scratching or rubbing is avoided, but sometimes it gets unnoticed and starts spreading making it more severe, due to which it can take as long as 4 years to disappear on its own(depending on your immunity).
As it’s a virus it gets spread easily either from direct physical contact or by touching the object which has this virus on them like towel, clothing and other things. It becomes very important to keep a check on your hygiene so that you don’t pass this virus to others.

Molluscum contagiosum treatment can be followed in many ways but it highly depends on the severity with which you have been hit by this infection and according to your gravity the doctor will suggest the course of action. Some of the treatments that are used by the doctors are-

topical treatment-use of creams or ointment like tretinoin, cantharidin and other chemical agents on the surface of the wart

laser treatment to burn the lesions

cryotherapy-to freeze the bump and then using sharp objects to remove it

curettage-squeezing the bumps and removing the contagious centre by using scalpel or tweezers

This was a brief summarization about this skin disorder especially for those who have never heard about it. You can also read about my personal take on this disease by clicking on this link https://healthand04.fitness.blog/skin-care/

In case you’re currently dealing with this skin disorder or have any question regarding this blog, you can directly contact us on shrashtiupadhyay6@gmail.com

Sleeping is the climax of our day when our body performs all the activities to regulate the immunity system. It’s that time when our brain cut-offs all disturbance, goes in relaxation mode and apprehend all the information stored in it. During sleep, our body releases hormones that help in repairing cells of our body and prepare it for the next day by channelling the energy we utilize for a day. To achieve that it’s important to have a deep sleep and here we bring 7 things that you can incorporate in your daily life to not only combat insomnia but also promote deep sleep-

Chamomile tea

Chamomile tea is made up of a daisy yellow flower which has a fruity taste. It’s been stated that one cup of chamomile tea in the night can help in overcoming insomnia. It helps our body to relax and fight an anxious mind. It winds up our day.

Meditation

Meditation is something that can be practised at any time of a day, but if it’s done in the night, it relaxes our mind. It helps in generating positive energy around us which helps our mind to overcome any kind of negative vibes. Especially breathing exercises can help in losing ourselves to deep sleep.

Reading

For many people, it’s really difficult to cultivate the habit of reading a book either in a day or the night. But reading a book makes your brain to work harder and your eyes get tired too, due to which we start feeling sleepy. Reading a book while lying in your bed stimulates sleep.

Sleep mask

Yes, you read it right. Sleeping mask tricks your brain by giving it a signal that it’s time to sleep. It not only helps in cutting off the light but also promotes quality sleep for the whole night.

Music

Ancient history says that music helps in calming our mind. Listening to soothing music before sleep helps our mind psychologically, it siphons all the negativity and releases happy hormones in our body. Lullaby for children is one of the great examples of it.

Lavender oil

Lavender is a soothing scent that’s been associated for a long time with stress and anxiety. Its essential oil is considered to be a natural remedy for insomnia. Getting a sniff of this oil helps in falling asleep and improves sleep quality as well. This can be considered aromatherapy for a night of deep sleep.

Sleep buds

Sleeping earbuds are the talk of the town these days. These earbuds block out the low-frequency noise and create a tranquil environment for you, which aids deep sleep. They’re comfortable to wear and can be used to save you from snoring sounds around you.