Health Literacy

Archive for January, 2010

Folliculitis occurs when there is an inflammation of one or more hair follicles on any part of the skin; which includes the scalp.

• Folliculitis happens when bacteria enters a follicle after any kind of injury or trauma. Usually the staph bacteria are known to cause this infection of the follicle.
• Folliculitis can occur even due to repeated rubbing of clothing against the skin.
• Folliculitis could also be caused by an insect bite.
• A blockage of the follicle could also cause it. This can also be caused due to the hair curling back into the skin and causing blockage
• Shaving can be another cause and could result in what is known as Barber’s rash.
• Similarly shaving or using other methods of hair removal in the underarm area could also cause this.
• Folliculitis can also occur in the area of the scalp due to inflammation caused by braiding that is done too tight or which causes friction. Sometimes this may cause several hairs to come up from a single follicle and thereby may cause scarring and even hair loss.
• Sometimes make up can cause Folliculitis due to its content of certain oils. For this reason Folliculitis is also seen in refinery workers, sheep shearers, mechanics or road workers.

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The Women’s Health Mag offers a short and simple checklist of dos and don’ts to keep breast cancer at bay:

• Monthly self exams should be done so that you can detect any change in shape, size, texture of the breast. Do this at the same time every month, that is the same time of the monthly cycle.
• Eat a healthy diet.
• Exercise for half an hour 5 times a week.
• Take daily a multi vitamin which includes Vitamin D as well.

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Nouveau Neckpiece:

Innovative fashion seem to be the norm at Necklush.  The masterminds behind the original Necklush are back at it with fashions sure to take us into Spring/Summer 2010 and beyond.

Many Options

Their most recent addition is the Neckpiece.  Shown below,  the Neckpiece has so many possibilities.  First off, with an adjustable tie closure, the wearer can decide how long or short to position it.  Plus, there’s the option of creating a keyhole-type fashion.  (See 2nd photo below.)

Seasonless Style

It seems the Neckpiece would transform effortlessly from winter to spring and summer.  Right now, wear over a simple long-sleeve t-shirt or sweater.  As temperatures rise, the uses seem to multiply.  I would love to see it with a strapless dress.  I’m certain the look would be divine!

Priced at $50, I may need to bring one of these beauties home with me.

All photos is this post are courtesy of Necklush.  Check out their site for many more options.

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What do you think?

I enjoy quotes, especially the ones that make me stop and think.

I found the following quote today.  It seemed to speak directly to me on this particular day.  And I thought I’d share.

I think that Cloutier was right on the money with his assessment.  Although sometimes we all feel the cold shoulder of others, without these times….we certainly wouldn’t appreciate acts of kindness and generosity.

What do you think?

Courtesy of the theory of life

To know the value of generosity, it is necessary to have suffered from the cold indifference of others.

~Eugene Cloutier

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