#psoriasis assignments help

[helloescapist]

I'm so sorry to send another request so soon, especially since my other one hasnt even been answered yet, but I got an idea recently too good to pass up. That doesn't mean you have to do it soon, you can do it whenever you want. But basically, heres the idea:

Headcanons of Gyutaro (KNY) and (Michi) Reader's reincarnations in the modern world still living with congenital syphilis, but this time they become close friends instead of enemies? Like, they still get targeted for their condition, but despite that, support and help each other through the dark times?

Basically a sequel of sorts to Parallell Paths

I love this! I love this! I love this!

Converging Paths | Gyutaro

Word Count: 4284

Setting: modern!Gyutaro x gn!reader (platonic)

Content Warning(s): mentions of psoriasis, child neglect, abuse

Summary: an unlikely meeting between former opponents.

A/N: due to the modern world’s perinatal care, congenital syphilis is not as likely to occur in the majority of first-world countries such as Japan, I’ve opted for a non-specific skin condition as there are a number of conditions that can easily be confused for syphilis (and an attached stigma) to express a more modern experience.

Fresh and earthy, the crips scent that carried the impending summer weather touched upon the breeze that drifted between the slips of sheer curtains. Rolled with each breeze, touched upon citrus, and unnamed flowers, small touches of salt that carried upon the light air. Air that pressed against your skin, the small touch of sweat that threatened its way through your bangs, as the scent of bamboo caught upon your nose. Warmed your breast and dampened the mundane task of paddling the musk from classroom. Stroke the fibers one against another, paused breaths as the fine dust formed clouds upon the drafted classroom air.

The small respite of a breeze that greeted the crept of the windows, pressed between fingers that grasped upon the panes. Locked at the tips, as your classmates greeted the summer day. Small clips of commodity pressed between giggles, squeezed into the idle chatter from behind you as the distinct stifled yawns caught on the edge of another. Your own gaze drifted at the task of hand; nose slightly wrinkled at the press of the coarse material between your fingers. Stale, and uninterested in entertaining the gossip of the remaining assigned cleaning crew. Chatter that spewed latest gossips, delighted in rumors of recent lovers, cooed over split pairings, tossed in flirtatious remarks, and purred wishful encounters. The humdrum of junior high school girls fantasizing of unlikely rendezvous unremarkable amongst the drifting summer day. Routine and mundane expected as the small hushed utters that had fallen as you rolled up your sleeves, subjecting yourself to the task at hand as well as the murmurs that passed between clasped hands.

Though the school year had passed without incident, the consistent shuffling of those assigned club activities, cram schools, and drawn repeated rough drafts had ensured your cleaning companions were rarely repeat classmates and remained subjected to the onslaught of pressed smiles. Murmurs whispered at the catch of the bumps that kissed at your flesh, splattered amongst your skin in abstract formations. Raised edges of blossomed bumps that met the day’s air, less inflamed than the remainder of patches touches of salmon that dipped into shades of China rosed. Agitated hues of carmine red and blistered at the scrape of your school uniform that clasped at your elbows, the scratch of the collar pinned and aching.  Dry and irritable abrasions that littered your forearms, the depths of your condition had always surprised your peers despite the notable fall of scars that lined your cheeks, touched beneath your eyes as though the fallen beauty of spring, succumbed petals of winter seared into your skin.

              The hush of the girls piercing and low, small, pressed whispers amongst each other. One that expressed concerns, questioned your condition and ability to complete the chore of cleaning the chalkboard and erasers. While the disgust met the other girl’s, clear and reprimanding recoiled her willingness to offer further interactions. Openly berating the kindness of her friend for the harrowing realities such conditions could bear, hissed well intended warnings to her confidant, insisted horrors of shared medical conditions. Bore similarities to the ostracizing of lepers, uneducated disgusted dripped in fears of unfamiliar circumstances.

The small sigh pressed between your lips as your eyes met at the sleeve rolled to your elbow as your worked in discomfort. The tip of her voice tainted with repugnance though you had known all too well that her ire was born of miscomprehension. Drawn in silence, pressed at your lips, whispered the small touch of a bitter smile. All too familiar and understandable. The pressed smiles of customer service employees who did their best to maintain a professional air between close encounters; mothers who hushed manners and disbursed their children’s inquiries. The shock of would-be suitors whose attraction and devotion changed at a moment’s notice. Confusion and ill ease, fears born of contamination, admirers distraught at your growing disfigurement as they mourned your delicate features. The sympathies of the educated, melancholy smiles that shattered with pity. Though you knew all too well your classmate’s concerns and understood all too well that it was born of fear, but the pain that it bore was all too familiar as you allowed soft sigh to release between your lips, your shoulders to relax, as you scrubbed the board.

              “Oi, Takahashi, take a look at this,” Morita hummed, fingers pressed against a cloth between the windowpanes, having slid the windows in his duties. Dark eyes drew forward the tilt of his head, beckoning his friend forward.

One of the few reoccurring encounters you had had in the school year, Takahashi nonchalant in his interactions with you lent itself to the bored yawn he tucked not his hand. Disconcert at the tilt of his own head, eyes that found the courtyard. “Hmm?” Mused and jaded as the stale gaze as his brown eyes fluttered out the window. “Geez, you think he’d just ignore them.” The sigh pressed and sympathetic at the toss of his head.

“How can he? They never leave him alone,” Morita sighed, shaking his head.

“Hey, [LN],” Takahashi waved you over, “do you know this guy, you know with—well…” small gesture that wiggled over his own cheeks. Absolutely lacking in any situation awareness despite the dig of Morita’s elbow in his side.

Gestured to the windows, the sigh evident on your breath shaking your head, placed the erasers to the board before allowing your uwabaki to scrap against the flooring. Heavy foot that bore your unwillingness to endure whatever drama the school yard to drudge up for entertainment. Hand against the window seal fingers touched upon the warm glass at the scene before you. Four third years considering the size difference against one second year, the small details of their school motifs, a small indicator of their class year. The older boys standing a bit taller, the jostle of their laughter crude and near unbearable.

Mocking, and antagonizing, taunting that drew inspiration from the lower classman’s physical. Small gestures of drawing attention to the under dog’s facial features. Another upperclassmen, Okada from 3D if you remembered correctly—a real ass slumped over, as if to mock the natural dip of the boy’s shoulders that folded down. The tuck of his head, the small of his chin sharp from what you could tell as it dipped to his collar bone. Bones that met at joints, skin that plunged into the gaps, wary and tired as it endured the weight of its own skeleton. Muscles that strained, rocked from heel to heel, the dip of thin, spindle fingers that caught at his elbows. Tucked into himself, paper-thin eyelashes that attenuated round eyes. Sunken inwards, exhausted, and warn down. Trembled lips that caught on jagged teeth, the junior high boy anxiously surveying the older boys, searching for an escape. The touch of nervous chartreuse eyes that strayed, averted gazes, and jumbled at the clear snip of a voice that wrangled from his bones.  A mop of hair that captured a spring bud’s emerging warmth, touched upon a shade only pears could envy. Hs voice graveled, and nervous, the small reveal of anger beginning to furrow. Purce flesh bumped against abrasion. The litter of corrosion, rashes, and bumps that marred his complexion gave way to scars. “Shabana, Class 2C,” Morita sighed sympathetically. The met of his eyebrows as he shook his head, “poor guy really knows how to attract them.”

Shabana’s clumsy steps drawn backwards, shattered at the back of the schooling as your eyes followed the scene through the second-floor window. The snippets of conversation leave little to the imagination—it would appear the second year had made the mistake of growing brave in the past week. The staunched remarks a common form of entertainment for the upperclassmen, was unappreciative of the sudden growth of character of their target, called into action the audacity of the boy daring to retort back to his senpais, now corralled the mid classman as though he were livestock. Flanked from all sides, jeers, and taunts open and available with only onlookers offering sympathetic regards. None daring to impart intervention nor step their foot into the affairs-- Okada was notorious for his fowl temper, a junior high student that stood a near foot taller than everyone else. The rumor mill had circulated him for some time, murmured mentions of gang activity, others depicted that he had been held back (not that you would be surprised, he lacked any form articulation, and his grades were…), and the occasional swore that he was in fact a grown man with a wife and child at home masquerading as a junior high student. Yet, there was a quiver in Shabana’s bones, the nervous ache that met a small snarl, a pup with a little bite left to bear. “Take it back,” he growled, his eyebrows quivering as they met the height of his sunken state. “Take back what you said about Ume, now.”

“Ha,” the grin blossomed across Okada’s features. Met at a crude state, snickered shamelessly. Eyes that met his lackeys with a scoff, “nah, little bastard. Everyone here knows what a slut your little sister is, it’s only a matter of time before she’s screaming my name.”

The crack was shattering. Cracked knuckles, threatened to shatter on contact. The snarl undeniably, suddenly dripped with distain. Tainted in wrath and coiled as a snake that threatened to strike a second blow furrowed at the gnash of his jagged teeth rolled in the sway of his collar bone and uneven at the rock of his bones. “I said. TAKE IT BACK.” Rolled at the sway of interlopers, Okada’s features morphed and surprised. The bruising already beginning to set. The odds of four against one as clear as the track of the window wretched open beneath your hands, and the memories that flooded your senses. Drew you backwards, as though stepped through time, through memories left in another life, your reaction no longer your own, but of a ghost who guided your movements as you slipped out the second floor window.

His head hurt. His head, really hurt. The ache across his cranium came in waves, thundered against the cap of his skull. Slammed as though he had rattled his brain, his teeth shook with each breath as his thin eyelashes batted lazily. His thoughts felt jumped, Gyuutarou struggled to grasp his surroundings. Grappled with his cognition, the faint recollections… a fight? No? Ah wait, there had been something. He had been made, madder than he had been in a long time. The last time he could recall being dragged to the depths of such hatred had been at the hands of one of his mother’s temporary flings, and before that… Who had it been?

The press of memories, small and insignificant in away he could not grasp. The mangle of chartreuse hair, jaundice in appearance. Sickly and deformed, jagged teeth dipped in blood. Revenged as a nightmare amongst the night sky—no, it wasn’t that he could not recall. When he squeezed his eyes, when his conscious threatened to fade to sleep, when his mother had slapped him harder than expected, or the shake of her boyfriend enough to rattle his teeth—there were glimpses. Fleeting. Small recollections of a battle, of morbid curiosities and a misplaced soft smile that met his blade. A tender smile, soft and understanding, far more connected than a stranger passing on the street, but in his entire life, he had never been able to place whose smile it had belong to, and to be greeted with the faint recollection dipped into his groggy state as his yellow-green eyes traced the clouds above, it left a gnawing impression. Ume, that’s right. He had gotten his ass handed to him.

            Gyuutarou needed to get up; he knew this. Knew his little sister was likely waiting for him at the school gates, if she had not already gone home to prepare dinner. He could feel the crack of dried blood that met his pursed lips—he needed to wash up. Needed to scrub all evidence of the scuffle from his complexion. It was something, he couldn’t quite put in to words. Displaced understanding, but ah, it may have been the concussion forming at his temple. The touch of the blades of grass beneath his hands, it had always been this way, or at least so he thought. Some small touch of a promise, a soft smile—he didn’t want Ume to see him this way. He wanted to grow, to ensure they left their mother’s dingey apartment. College, Gyuutarou wanted his little sister to go to college. The crushing sigh that slipped between his lips.

            “Awake?” your voice resonated in his ears. Soft, curious, but its sudden intrusion left him off center. Nervous. Drew him from his laid-back position. Shocked and furrowed, back arched as an irritated, cautious cat that threatened to yowl.  Positioned to his side, unbothered by the pass of day to night. The quiet of the school yard, students slipped home from clubs, bid farewell to friends and retreated to home. The touch of a popsicle between your lips as you peeked at him curiously, “You’ve been out for a few hours.”

Nonchalant and smooth, pressed between the blue popsicle. Comforted against summer, allowing your fingers to rummage across the remainder of the package. Procuring its partner and probing it forward. Offering to share. The littler of your scars at the high of your cheeks, the soft gaze of your eyes as your eyes met their own. Blisters that formed marred the soft roundness of your cheeks. Dainty features that would draw the envy of his mother, and furrow of his sister. Black hair as luminous as spilled ink, and thick eyelashes could make a mockery of any doll. The small press of the popsicle, as he cautiously eyed the offering before allowing you to press the stick between his fingers. His eyes left to wander from the treat, back to you, and back again. Confused? Was it his head? No, no this was weird, odder was the touch of nostalgia. The touch of peace that threatened to dull his senses, whispered comfort and reassurance in a way he could not trace. Nor comprehend. The frayed edges of his nerves slipping from his fingertips oblivious to the way the corner of his mouth caught at the kind offer. Drew forth a shy smile, as his eyes traced the popsicle given by a complete stranger.  “It appears not much has changed in 200 years.”

            Gyuutarou Shabana could feel his soul quiver. As though a broken piece of himself had been set to a flame, vibrated in a frequency unheard amongst any other as his eyes met your own. Shattered memories. Mashed together, slowly than quickly. Rattled his consciousness, slammed his bones, left his thoughts reeling. As though it were a track that threatened to skip. Small snippets as though a movie tape that had been torn from its hinges. Scenes of blood, of battered bones, shattered ribs, reeked of lavish perfumes, and the soft glow of a smile that met his gaze. Recollections slowly glued back together as the soft glow of your smile upon him once more, just as it had so many years ago.

 “But I have to say… Oni-chan, you look beautiful when you smile.”

Modern Day Headcanons | Gyuutarou Shabana

Since reincarnating, Gyuutaro has tried his hardest to turn things around. He has done his best to ensure that Ume is raised properly this time around, but that doesn’t mean that the stars have aligned for him.

Once again, fates have left him in a neglectful mother’s care. One who would opt to entertain her current boyfriend, even if it means abandoning her children to their own devices for weeks on end. The earliest back he can recall being left to fend for Ume and himself was when he was only six years old. Terrified and doing his best to cook packaged ramen on the stove using his step stool. His mother had sold the microwave to chase her addiction.

He caught on early on through his school education, that what a mother was, or what a mother should be was not what he had been given, and though he was little and could not understand the abuses he endured, and often faced at the flare of her temper, or those of her most recent fling, some small part of Gyutaro clung to the faint reminders of a soft smile.

In the hopes that one day, someone might smile for him like those of his memories.

So, he pressed forward.

Gyutaro continued to get rise early every morning even in his first years of elementary to prepare Ume for the day. He would wake up long before his little sister’s alarm went off, crept throughout the small run down apartment for fear of waking his mother, and gather small breakfast items together.

Then, he would wake his sister, brush her hair, do his best to style it in a way she liked he melted with pride when she delights in her hairstyle. Gyutaro helps dress her, and often if she’s too tired from listening to their mother’s arguments with her supposed lovers, he would carry her to the babysitter before taking off for school.

Skipped meals to be able to buy her a birthday cake.

When she entered elementary school, he realized that all of the other children had bentos lovingly packed by their parents. Up until now, he simply skipped lunch to ensure he had money for Ume. So, he set to work doing his best to clumsily peel apples, cook rice, and pack lunch. It- It wasn’t cute at first, and at one point he felt a deep sense of shame before wandering back to the babysitter who had cared for Ume all of those years, a little granny in the neighborhood before asking her to teach him.

He swallowed his little pride.

Ume never cared how messy her lunches were, she would punch any kid in the face who said anything about her brother’s bentos.

His skin condition is miserable, without proper care, Gyuutarou has been left to suffer the symptoms of his condition. He’s often itchy, blistered, and his bones ache, but he has never allowed Ume to catch him feeling this way.

His mother never prioritized taking care of him, and so, Gyuutarou simply did his best with the basic hygiene knowledge he acquired through television cartoon shows, and remedies offered by the school nurse. At night when Ume is already in bed, he will slip out frozen cooked rice to place on his recent flare ups for just a moment of peace.

As you can imagine, even in the modern era, Gyuutarou has not lived an easy life, but he clings to the small snippets of a memory, one in which a stranger smiles at him, and another person sought better for their sister. He tells himself he can do it too.

He’s clinging.

As a child, Gyuutarou is… well, he’s what you would expect as a child of abuse and impoverish areas. He’s quite, withdrawn from his peers. Any opportunity to connect to others is nearly snubbed out, and as his flareups began to occur with no medical care, his isolation hit a peak. He grew accustomed to his classmates either pretending he didn’t exist, or prayed they would forget him.

Frequently a victim of bullying.

Did his best to hide his face when he would pick Ume up from school, worried he would embarrass her.

A really, really sweet kid who just wanted attention. Clung to the first teacher who gave him attention. Regularly continues to greet them, even after he has long since left their class.

Really, he tends to cling to anyone who showed him any attention, or kindness in his youth. Routinely greets Ume’s old babysitter, has really just adopted her as his old grandma.

Let’s be honest, no matter how good of a friend you are, Ume and Gyuutarou have hit a delinquent era in their later junior high to early high school years. I wouldn’t say they are as dark as their pat life in the Meiji Era (I mean, they’re not eating anyone).

It’s- It’s to be expected.

For Ume, you can expect a lot of behaviors to dance into her prior life as an oiran.

However, for Gyuutarou, there will be moments where he slips into his old self. No so much out of pride, but rather as a protective layer. The easiest way to cope with rejection, is more often than not to reject those around you.

So, he does.

He becomes louder, noticeably bristled when people stare.

Fowl language, is known for casually using obscene language.  Tattoos, piercing, finding comfort in the alternative aesthetic. Let’s be honest—the prep look will not work out for him. There is also the issue of his own skin conditions, the starch often used for the fine lined clothes are more likely to irritate him. Where as the  vintage clothes have a tendency to have the “worn out” affect, softer material, and tension pulled from them.

They just don’t irritate his skin as much as the more mainstream clothing.

Actually, I would believe Gyuutarou has an anxiety disorder of some sort causing him to pick at his blemishes, further irritating his rash.

Scratch that, Gyutaro in the modern world very well could have Sensory Processing Disorder. Sensitivity to the noise and blusting around him, agitated by the noise and lights, distaste of perfumes, or sticky textures. Being TOUCHED. Wearing shoes! I can see it I can see it, but this could also be a manifestation of abuse. Must be investigated.

Gyuutarou takes a lot of your advice seriously. If you are the more rational type, he at times may use you as a sort of guide—a conscious to consider if this is the best course of action. The truth is that he has no real guardian in his life, and without a proper guidance, he’s worried that he will (again) ruin Ume’s life, and because of this, he takes any of your counsel into great consideration.

However, this is not always the case.

There are times, where his anger gets the best of him, where his circumstances, his upbringing in this life and the last overwhelm him, threaten to drown him indesolation. He becomes biting, lashing out to those around him, even his little sister. Desperate to flee, eager to seclude himself. To turn away from the outside world, from school, from his sister, from his duties, and even you, his best friend.

Depression is a common issue for Gyuutarou, and one that he will grapple with admitting to. It’s not that he’s embarrassed per say, but—who would really care how he feels? Struggles with self-worth for obvious reasons.

I headcanon that the reader from parallel paths was reunited with their mother in the modern world, born to her in a healthy condition, one in which she does not have to bid you farewell. Fiercely protective of you--- fretting if you are remembering to take your medicine, your ointment for your skin condition. Ready to beat anyone who dares say anything about your blemishes.

She’s beautiful, as lovely as the oiran of the past, but there’s an unspoken beauty. A softness, warmth in her regards. Life that was not there, she has fully adapted to the modern expectatiosn of a house wife—in fact, finds a joy in having the opportunity to actually RAISE you. An overly doting mother.

Happily welcomes Gyuutaro and Ume’s drop ins when they visit, without so much a comment to their odd state of dress, or the new jewelry addition to Ume’s tongue. Rather, her first response is to look Gyutarou over, touch his cheek, and inquire if they’ve had dinner yet. Of course they haven’t. Always happy to welcome them to the dinner table.

Frets when they insist on leaving—shamelessly pulling out reserved frozen cooked rice, curry, snacks, whatever she can think of. Has taken to having a few snacks on hand for when they pop in.

The obvious pout when Gyutaro and Ume do not spend the night--- she knows that more often than not their mother is not consistent with paying the water bills. Worries about their wellbeing, and frequently slips ointment into Gyutaro’s backpack when no one is looking. Accepts the boy does not want his sister to know, but also understands your own condition enough to know. He. Is. Miserable.

As friends, Gyutarou needs someone who can feel at peace with the world. That can remind him of the simple beauties in every day. The sunrise, and the sunset. The welcome of spring, and cherry blossoms. The touch of snow upon your finger tips, or the tip of your tongue. The small smile upon witnessing the arrival of butterflies, or the crunch of leaves beneath your feet.

He’s stressed, and far too captivated by adult responsibilities, that having a friend who reminds him that—well, he’s still a child is essential. Even more is having someone to listen to him. To notice him.

To smile at him.

[dermatologyclinicaltrials]

Dermatology Clinical Studies: Advancing Skin Health Through Research

Dermatology, the branch of medicine dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin, hair, and nail disorders, has seen significant advancements thanks to the progress made through clinical studies. These studies, which involve human participants, play a critical role in the development of new treatments, drugs, and technologies that improve the management of various dermatologic conditions. From acne and eczema to skin cancer and autoimmune disorders, clinical research has transformed the field, offering hope to millions of individuals who struggle with skin-related health issues. In this article, we will explore the importance of dermatology clinical studies, their design and methodologies, the impact of clinical trials on patient care, and the future of skin health research.

The Importance of Clinical Studies in Dermatology

Dermatology clinical studies are essential for advancing medical knowledge and treatment options. Before new treatments, drugs, or devices can be made available to the public, they must undergo rigorous testing to ensure their safety, efficacy, and long-term effects. Dermatology clinical studies are pivotal for:

Validating New Treatments: Dermatology encompasses a wide range of diseases, including chronic conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, as well as more acute conditions like bacterial or fungal infections. Clinical studies help assess whether new therapeutic approaches—whether topical medications, oral drugs, or biologics—can effectively alleviate symptoms or cure these conditions.

Improving Patient Outcomes: By conducting controlled trials that compare new treatments to existing ones or placebos, researchers can determine the most effective strategies for managing various dermatologic conditions. These studies can lead to enhanced treatments that reduce side effects and improve overall quality of life.

Understanding Skin Diseases: Research studies also provide insight into the mechanisms of skin diseases, which may involve genetics, environmental factors, immune responses, or even microbial communities. Understanding the underlying causes of diseases like acne, rosacea, or melanoma is essential for developing targeted therapies that offer better results for patients.

Types of Dermatology Clinical Studies

Clinical trials in dermatology can vary greatly depending on the condition being studied and the research objectives. Broadly speaking, they fall into several categories:

1. Interventional Studies

Interventional studies are designed to test the effect of a specific treatment, such as a drug, medical device, or procedure. These studies often involve randomization, where participants are assigned to either a treatment group or a control group to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the intervention. For example, a trial may test the efficacy of a new topical steroid cream in treating eczema or compare two different oral medications for managing acne.

2. Observational Studies

In observational studies, researchers monitor and analyze patients without providing any intervention. These studies are often used to explore how certain factors (such as genetics, lifestyle, or environmental exposures) affect the development or progression of dermatologic diseases. An example of an observational study in dermatology could involve tracking patients with a family history of skin cancer to understand their risk factors.

3. Longitudinal Studies

Longitudinal studies follow participants over an extended period to observe how a disease develops or responds to treatment. In dermatology, longitudinal studies can provide crucial data on the long-term effects of dermatologic interventions, such as the use of biologic therapies for psoriasis, or the potential for skin cancer recurrence after treatment.

4. Phase Trials

Drugs or treatments for dermatologic conditions generally undergo clinical testing in phases:

Phase I Trials focus on safety, determining the safe dosage range and identifying side effects.

Phase II Trials test the efficacy of the treatment on a specific condition in a larger group of patients.

Phase III Trials involve a more extensive participant pool and aim to compare the new treatment with existing standard treatments to determine its overall benefit.

Phase IV Trials are conducted after the treatment has been approved for public use to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

Impact of Dermatology Clinical Studies on Patient Care

The outcomes of dermatology clinical studies have a profound impact on patient care. Successful trials lead to the development of novel therapies that can revolutionize the management of chronic and acute skin diseases. Consider the example of biologic drugs, which have transformed the treatment of autoimmune conditions like psoriasis. These treatments specifically target immune system components that contribute to skin inflammation, offering patients relief from symptoms and improved quality of life.

In addition, clinical trials often provide patients with access to cutting-edge treatments that may not yet be available on the market. Participants in clinical studies benefit from being closely monitored by healthcare professionals, which ensures high levels of care and ongoing assessments. While clinical studies carry risks, ethical research practices, including informed consent and participant safety protocols, aim to minimize these risks while maximizing the potential benefits.

Moreover, dermatology clinical studies contribute to the development of personalized medicine. As our understanding of genetic and environmental factors expands, it becomes clear that different individuals may respond to treatments in vastly different ways. Research is increasingly moving toward treatments tailored to a patient’s unique genetic makeup, which has the potential to greatly improve outcomes for skin disease patients.

Challenges in Dermatology Clinical Research

While clinical studies offer enormous potential, there are several challenges in dermatology research that need to be addressed:

Recruitment and Retention of Participants: For clinical studies to be successful, a diverse and adequate number of participants are required. However, recruiting participants for dermatology studies can be challenging, especially for rare conditions like dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans or certain types of skin cancer. Furthermore, retaining participants throughout the study, especially in long-term trials, can be difficult due to factors such as side effects, time commitment, or lack of visible improvement.

Complexity of Skin Diseases: Dermatologic conditions often have multifactorial causes—genetic, environmental, and immune system-related—which makes them difficult to study in a controlled environment. Researchers must account for numerous variables when designing studies to ensure their findings are valid and applicable to the general population.

Ethical Concerns: Clinical studies must adhere to strict ethical guidelines, particularly when testing experimental treatments on vulnerable populations, such as children, elderly individuals, or patients with pre-existing conditions. Ensuring the safety and well-being of participants is paramount, and researchers must always weigh the potential risks against the benefits of the research.

The Future of Dermatology Clinical Studies

The future of dermatology clinical studies is bright, with several exciting developments on the horizon. Advances in genomics, microbiomics, and digital health technologies are poised to change the way dermatologic diseases are understood and treated. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze clinical data and identify patterns is already being integrated into dermatology research. This can lead to more efficient and effective clinical studies and, ultimately, more personalized treatment options for patients.

Additionally, as public awareness of skin health grows, more individuals are seeking participation in clinical trials, which will help advance the speed and quality of research. Collaboration across various medical disciplines—rheumatology, immunology, and even oncology—will help provide more comprehensive insights into the causes and treatments of dermatologic conditions.

Conclusion

Clinical studies in dermatology play an indispensable role in advancing our understanding of skin health and improving patient care. Through interventional trials, observational studies, and cutting-edge research, dermatologists and researchers are continually discovering new treatments that can alleviate suffering and enhance the quality of life for patients with a wide range of skin conditions. As the field continues to evolve, the impact of clinical studies will remain central to the development of innovative therapies and the future of skin health.

[eczemaless]

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Consultation: Have a virtual consultation with your assigned dermatologist via secure messaging or video chat. During this session, you can discuss your concerns, ask questions, and receive personalized advice.

Treatment Plan: Based on the assessment, your dermatologist will develop a tailored treatment plan, which may include prescription medications, skincare recommendations, lifestyle modifications, or other interventions.

Follow-up: Stay connected with your dermatologist for follow-up appointments and ongoing support as you progress through your treatment journey.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Tibot offers a revolutionary approach to dermatological care, bringing expert advice and personalized treatment plans directly to your fingertips. With its convenient, confidential, and comprehensive services, Tibot empowers individuals to take control of their skin health and achieve optimal results. Whether you're dealing with acne, eczema, or any other skin concern, Tibot connects you with experienced dermatologists who are dedicated to helping you look and feel your best. Say goodbye to long wait times and hello to hassle-free dermatological care with Tibot. Experience the future of skin health today!

[acnedoctoraustralia]

How Do You Get a Dermatologist Appointment Online?

Online dermatologists are a great option for many people who may be too busy to head to an actual clinic, live in a remote area with little access to in-person care, or have insurance that doesn't cover dermatology visits. However, there are certain red flags that should always prompt you to go in person for a skin check--for example, a fever, a rash on your mouth or genitals that won't blanch when pressed, severe itching, dark bruises that don't fade with time, and weeping skin that won't stop. These are all signs of an infection or illness that require a face-to-face appointment with a dermatologist, Dr. Friedman and Holahan tell SELF.

How Do You Get a Dermatologist Appointment Online?

The exact consultation process will vary depending on the teledermatology service you choose. Some, like MDLive and dermatologist online appointment, assign patients to on-call dermatologists that can diagnose a range of conditions, including psoriasis, eczema, and warts. Meanwhile, other services like Medici connect patients with board-certified dermatologists via live video chat for a more personalized and thorough diagnosis.

Once you've decided on the teledermatology service that's right for you, you can expect the process to be relatively straightforward. First, you'll create an account and describe your condition. Depending on the service, you may be asked to upload photos or answer questions about your symptoms in a video conference call. From there, your teledermatologist will provide you with a report and a treatment plan that you can either follow up on yourself or send to a local pharmacy for a prescription. Some teledermatology services also work with your insurance or health savings account to help you pay for your visit.

Another option that works with your insurance is DirectDerm, which offers virtual visits for non-emergency dermatology issues and claims to cover more than 3,000 of the most common conditions, from acne to warts to rosacea. The website says you can typically schedule an appointment within 24 hours, and the company's doctors will work with your insurance provider to review its formulary for the most cost-effective prescription medications.

One downside of a lot of these services is that they only address one specific issue at a time, so if you're dealing with two different issues (say, melasma and a mole on your chin), you'll have to make separate appointments. Likewise, some of these services are only available to people who don't have a primary care doctor, so it's important to weigh the pros and cons of each before deciding whether a virtual dermatologist is right for you.

Our Acne Doctor Australia doctors can prescribe medications your family doctor (GP) can’t prescribe. These special medications are the most effective in clearing stubborn acne. Talk to your GP first before making your appointment with us. Ask them for a referral to Acne Doctors at Teledermatologist.

[cristinessi]

I SURVIVED THE WEEK!

Weekend. Finally!

I decided to write a review of this week so I can look back on the next coming weeks and see how far I have become or if there is an improvement in my week (because I am really really really hoping there is).

To share, I am currently working two 9 hour jobs. One from 6 am to 3 pm. And another one from 4 pm to 1 am, Mondays to Fridays. I finished and survived my first week. What am I thinking? I don't know. I just have a huge confidence that I can do it while not thinking what the consequences will be in my body. The things I only considered are the time and the job restrictions. I was so into the fact that I will earn more. I know I may be out of my mind and I admit I didn't consider all the effects it may have but here I am already and tonight will be the last shift for this week. 

Honestly, every single time I have time to over think, I think about quitting my second job. I kept on asking myself what have I got into, even if I know that there is no one to blame but me. Of course. 

I have multiple health conditions. I have asthma, I have Psoriasis, I am anemic + I have social anxiety. I am sleeping 3-4 hrs a day. And this has been giving me a headache everyday since. I don't feel well. I know that I have a weak immune system but I am trying my best to stay fine because I hate it when my immune system falls because it will trigger my Psoriasis and flares will come up. Whenever I see small flares, it's like giving me a warning. I also have low stamina. Walking for only a few streets will make me gasp for air. My chest hurts and I will begin to feel dizzy. Plus this. I know I should already take these things for consideration before accepting my second job but again, I know, I know. 

To give you a little backstory, I am employed in an Offshoring company in BGC, Taguig. It's an Australian Campaign, so it's normally a morning shift. Although our latest is 1 PM to 10 PM. My second job, on the other hand, handles global campaigns (and I just learned yesterday that I will be assigned on their Europe side). So, that will be a mid-shift. I will handle email and tickets which I strongly believe I can master soon since this doesn't differ much from my first job. Plus we also use the same tool too!

This week challenged not only my health, my ability to handle time and sleep but also to ensure that I can provide good quality scores too. I can see that somehow it is affecting me on how I do my job, and I know I can do better. I can be better! 

And I hope this weekend, I can stay productive but at the same time, it can help me clear my mind and align my thoughts again. I need to be more composed and arrange a schedule to help me become more organized. Tons of things to do next week because I have two check ups and back to back consultation come Monday and Tuesday. But none of that at the moment. I should enjoy every weekend and off because these will be my meditation days.

Anyway, you, how's your week?

[chicago-geniza]

ok!!! Day From Hell on deck!

- put laundry in dryer!

- certify unemployment

- take lyft to clinic bc you are too sick & fatigued to manage the train + 20-min walk this early, which is why you don't *make* morning appointments if you can help it. you can pick up an energy drink & a gatorade at 7/11 across the street & get the train back

- email A from the waiting room re: JC piece

- email V, figure out freelance rate for new assignment

- in-person appt w/ dr. W: cardiology referral for arrhythmia at dr. A's request, polycythemia bloodwork because [symptoms, family history, T], zofran refill, discuss increasing zofran amount or raising dose

- bloodwork! polycythemia testing, renal function, full B vitamin panel for dr. S

- virtual appt w/ dr. S

- pharmacy: pick up T gel, zofran, whatever else they have (albuterol, i think? more allergy meds?)

- shower

- wash rest of bedding, incl. covers on pregnancy pillow + back support pillow (iirc they zip off)

- psoriasis treatment on scalp again

- order earbuds

- unpack hangers & hang up as much as will fit on clothing rack

- use push pins & proper adhesive to re-hang posters that fell down + new posters

- make a pile of things to post on the neighborhood free exchange: poster, t-shirts (washed), books, real nice Korean ramen you're allergic to (Secret Shellfish), unopened supplements, portable burner, the last of your Girl Clothes except the 2 dresses you have sentimental attachment to (buffalo exchange november 2017 zingeray dress as a Totem & Reminder of How To Kill Lela / Lela Grows Up To Be Malkele, Don't Kill Her, 1970s peasant dress with vest)

- mount hooks on the wall for hats, scarves, etc.

- use cardboard & adhesive to mount Beer & Chips Wizard so he'll hang on the door btwn kitchen & laundry room without falling off

[pbandjesse]

I am back in Baltimore!! I am sad that I am not with Jess anymore but I am really glad to be in my own bed. Today was a nice day. I feel happy about it. Going back to work tomorrow will be hard. But thats okay. 

I did not sleep well last night. I could not for the life of me get comfortable enough to rest. I was super itchy just all over. And scratching at my psoriasis made me even worse. So I was a mess. And So I was just pretty unhappy. I was able to even see the clock change over from 159 to 3. Clock changing is weird. 

I fell asleep after that though. And woke up at 8. A little unhappy, but fine enough. 

I got dressed and soon Jess did too. We got ready to go out and get bagels. 

And the bagels were great. And then it was time to get ready to go to goodwill.

We had a lot of stuff to bring there that we had sorted out last night. Some clothes but a lot of kitchen things. We had to call a car to take us because it was all just to heavy. 

Donating was just fine. And we went in the store to look just for a minute. But we had some weird interactions. We were excited to see that they have a steamer trunk and that is something Jess was looking for. But they were using it to hold ties. Had price tags though. But when we asked they seemed annoyed that we even asked and said it was display only. And when we went to say um no. The security guard stepped up and said yeah that has price tags call in the back. And so they did. And it took way to long but they let Jess buy it eventually. Stellar. 

I looked at some soft pants. Didnt find any I loved but I wanted to try this one pair on, but then when I went to go in an open dressing room an employee was very rude to me saying he was cleaning it.But I had been looking at clothes for a couple minutes and he had just been standing there talking to the other guy. He was very snarky and not in a good way. So I go to the next one and I was so upset about the way he talked to me, and the fact that this one had a bunch of clothes in it too (which was his snark about why I should have known he was cleaning the other one) so I took the pants out but I also rehung all those clothes and brought those out too and hung them up right next to him. Where he was just standing again. What a jerk. It really rattled me. 

But I was excited about our trunk find, so together we carried it to the subway, got it back to the apartment, dropped that off, and went to the botanical garden. 

I had a really nice time here. I liked the swamp part of the conservatory a lot. And the koi fish!! But the one thing that really soured it for it was the cafe.

We lucked out at first. This place is fancy and we got the last available table for an hour. We ordered and everything was fine. 

But then things started going wrong. Our waiter just. Disappeared. So our biscuits took a long time. But while the sauces were a little weak, the actual biscuit was wonderful. But then the mains took. Forever. Its all good but still. 

And then it was all wrong. Jess's "salad" was. Like super gourmet and did not even resemble a salad even a little. And my quiche which was supposed to be broccoli rabe, but instead it had those hen of the woods mushrooms that are haunting me in every vegetarian food lately. And it was super salty. I was pretty disapointed because this thing was almost $20. And then no one came back to check on us. At all. 

I tried to eat it but it was just not good. I did get a little side salad that I liked and shared with Jess to make her weird thing more salad like. I wanted to talk to the waiter. But legit he never came back. We waited. Finally I had to go to the hostess and ask if she could get him. He came back and didnt say anything, just started taking our plates. So  I stop him and I tell him the food was super salty and so he just mumbles "Ill take it off the bill" and walks away. ???? My guy. So then he leave for 10 minutes. Finally brings the check, cool the bill is half as much, thats good. But then he didnt come back. We literally waited 15 minutes before I went back to the hostess and asked if I was actually supposed to pay her. Nope our server. We wait almost 10 more minutes. I was starting to loose it. She could see this and came over and took the credit card. And finally after another 5 minutes of waiting, literately Im vibrating with anger, he comes back and puts it on the table and says nothing. 

I was super pissed, but I had to let it go. 

We went back outside. The weather was really nice. It helped me feel better. I liked the touch garden for the blind a lot, and the shakespear garden. The koi pond was the part that made me feel the best. So when we went to the gift shop I got a little ceramic floating orange koi. Made me feel happy. But it was time to go. 

We went to get my stuff from the apartment. Headed to the station. It was a fine ride, though my bags were heavier because Jess gave me things. But it was all good. But then the line for my gate was a lot longer then expected. Jess gave me a big hug though and headed out. And I waited. Listened to my podcast. But then figured out that the line was long because the 330 bus had never left. These poor guys were the earlier bus. 

Eventually someone came out and said they were going to get the 330s on their bus, but she wasnt super loud and no one understood and were getting upset. So I put on my best teacher voice and said "If you have a 330 ticket, move to the door, if you have a 430 stay put youre all good!!" and everyone was like "thank you!!" and then had a couple chats with people about teacher voice and it was funny and nice. 

I got a good seat on my bus. And got comfy and packed all my belonging around me. A nice lady sat next to me and told me she thought we had assigned seats. She had never been on a greyhound before. I told her its a free for all and to just get comfy. 

And it was a nice ride. I slept a little. I had a snack. I enjoyed the sunset and how late the sun went down. Day lights savings is here!

I was really happy to be back in Baltimore. My lyft driver was nice, we had some laughs. And I was so happy to be in my apartment. 

I gave sweetP many hugs. I unpacked. I made outfits for the week. I took a bath and scrubbed the hell out of myself. Try to deal with the itchy. 

Now I am chilling and eating popcorn. I put a differnt color nail polish on my one gelled hand. Because my hair stained the pink color. But now its a pretty blue. 

I am now just waiting for James to get home. I am very excited to see him. And I am excited to sleep. 

I hope you all have a great night tonight. Enjoy the worm moon tomorrow!! 

[1voo]

Why you must switch to a safer dishwash liquid

Chores - the word is usually associated with boring tiresome and exhausting tasks. One such major chore is dish washing. Imagine having beautiful manicured hands soaked in water and chemicals for hours and ending up with dry hands that are shriveled and damaged. Studies show that ‘The major causes for such skin issues are, surprisingly, the common household cleaners like detergent and dishwashing soaps/gels.’   Dishwashes are generally formulated to remove oil and grease from kitchen utensils. But they also end up stripping away the natural oils found on the surface of our skin. Most common dishwash soaps or gels found in the market are not pH balanced and contain harmful chemical & preservatives. The preservatives like Formaldehyde, Triclosan & in some worse cases -  isothiazolinone like MIT, can cause skin irritation, dryness and sensitivity. Regular exposure to such preservative filled products can be unsafe. Triclosan is quite aggressive & is a known endocrine disruptor and a suspected carcinogen. MIT - a chemical used in the automobile industry is quite toxic but is one of the ingredients found in some common dishwash liquids.

These chemicals are also filled with phthalates for fragrance and synthetic colors which do not get rinsed out easily. When we use such soaps or liquids, they leave behind residues after drying which force us to wipe down the dishes that we spent hours washing. And they are obviously not safe for the planet that we are all consciously working to keep green.

No matter how effective a cleaner is, what it is made of, is what matters at the end of the day. Our ancestors who had no access to chemicals, explored and used natural ingredients specific to each type of stained utensil or article (like burnt vessel, greasy articles, etc..). They figured out how to activate and use such products to get the desired cleanliness. It was definitely time consuming and used up a lot of their energy but that was the time that they lived in. Fast forward to our generation where everything is fast paced. Figuring out the right ingredient for each item or article and decoding the way to activate and combine such natural ingredients to get the results is not something we can afford with the time we assign for these chores.

vooki DISHWASH LIQUID  A dishwash that is pH balanced and is a perfect synergy of performance & eco-friendliness

vooki’s dishwash is formulated using products that preserve the moisture in your hands instead of stripping away it’s natural oils. It works on all kinds of stained vessels and utensils . It cleans and shines the silver and brass-ware while leaving the beautiful glassware with a streak free shine. It is also safe to use, not just for the skin but safe enough to be used to wash the baby bottles and other such utensils we wash. It ensures that the utensils have an even drying and has no residues left. 

It is formulated after years of research in finding and combining the right ingredients in the correct proportions to get the desired results for our fast paced generation.

Let’s look at what the ingredients are used to formulate vooki’s dishwash liquid

SOAPNUT Soap nuts, soap berries or SAPINDUS MUKOROSSI are naturally found cleansing agents. When activated, they are safest option to switch to for anyone with Eczema, Psoriasis or delicate and sensitive skin. Soap nuts are quite delicate on the skin ensuring that the TEWL (Trans Epidermal Water Loss-the loss of moisture from skin) is very low. These soap nuts are fragrance free, anti bacterial, anti fungal & rich in fatty acids (good for all types of skin including mature & ageing skin). They also do not cause any disposal pollution as they easily biodegrade naturally.

TAMARIND Tamarind helps remove the sticky greasy stains from burnt utensils. It softens the accumulated dirt & cleans tarnished copper vessels. Traditionally, Indian women used tamarind for washing pooja items and other such valued antiques passed down from generations. When used with salt --> Quality of cleaning improves. When used with lemon --> Adds shine & removes burns. 

LEMON Lemon is quite effective in removing heat stains caused on utensils,  it is also found to break through mild rust that forms when the vessels are not dried fully and left with moisture. Lemon is also a natural cleansing ingredient that not just kills germs from the utensils or articles that we wash, but also disinfects the surface. The acidic nature of lemon also makes it a good antiseptic.

ROCK SALT Rock salt is naturally abrasive and removes grimes, food debris and greasy stains easily because of its coarse texture. It also reacts with the metals like calcium & magnesium in the hard water and softens it to ensure no soap clumps are left as residue. This scoring agent is found very effective for polishing copper & brass.

PAPRIKA ORANGE PEEL The refreshing smell of orange is unbeatable on any time of the day. Some women find dishwashing as a therapy to unwind and declutter their thoughts throughout the day. Paprika Orange peel infused makes this a refreshing, relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Essential oils extracted from orange are even prescribed in aromatherapy for patients suffering from depression.

These ingredients need a special formulation to work in a perfect balance. have spent a lot of hours researching and testing their formulation till we had the perfect synergy to work efficiently in getting rid of the toughest kitchen stains in all kinds of utensils.

Source From Vooki Blogs https://www.vooki.in/blogs/news

[ihuusa1234]

What is Homeopathy and its importance?

Homeopathy is a gentle and natural healing system that works with the body to relieve symptoms, restore vitality, and improve overall health. It is a federally recognized form of medicine regulated by the FDA. Homeopathy can help strengthen the body to fight short-term illness such as colds, flus, earache, sore throats, and more. Homeopathic remedies are environmentally friendly, cruelty free, and derived from natural sources. 

Homeopathy Medicines

Homeopathic products come from plants (such as red onion, arnica [mountain herb], poison ivy, belladonna [deadly nightshade], and stinging nettle), minerals (such as white arsenic), or animals (such as crushed whole bees). Homeopathic products are often made as sugar pellets to be placed under the tongue; they may also be in other forms, such as ointments, gels, drops, creams, & tablets. Treatments are individualized or tailored to each person -it’s common for different people with the same condition to receive different treatments. Homeopathy uses a different diagnostic system for assigning treatments to individuals and recognizes clinical patterns of signs and symptoms that are different from those of conventional medicine.

Benefits of Homeopathy Medicine

1. Effective:

Homeopathy, especially, is very effective in the treatment of chronic diseases of long-standing. And, for those diseases which keep on reappearing after every few days, months or years. The effectiveness of homeopathy in recurring diseases such as migraine, allergies, acne, autism, arthritis, asthma, rheumatism, psoriasis, etc. is a hallmark of homeopathy.

2. Gives lasting relief:

Well, even conventional medicine is effective. The superiority of homeopathy is in the fact that the relief offered by it in the treatment of chronic diseases is quite lasting for many months or years. This lasting relief is achieved because homeopathy treats the root of the diseases. The approach in homeopathy is such that it addresses the patient’s physical, disease, emotional, emotional, and genetic totality; and treats the disease traits rather than treating diseases superficially. Depending on the nature of the disease and its cause, the cure achieved by homeopathy may last for a very long time, many times over decades or more.

 3. Safe and free from side effects:

Homeopathy is essentially a safe system of medicine, free from any adverse effects if used correctly. The format of the medicine is such that the medicines are devoid of any toxic substance, hence absolutely harmless. Homeopathy is safe for newborn babies, pregnant women, and elderly patients as well as for those patients who have delicate health. Some of the other benefits and advantages of homeopathy include its cost-effectiveness, ease of administer, and child-friendliness and it can be used along with other forms of medications.

Best University for Homeopathy Education: International Hindu University

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[thoseofgreatambition]

itch

@whyarentyoulaughingj: Could you do a george x reader where the reader has eczema ( or some kind of skin condition ) and she's embarrassed by it but he tries to make her feel better about it? thank you so much wife xx

Pairing: George x Reader

Word Count: 480

Warning: None (??? skin stuff if you’re not into that? idk)

Genre: Romance

Description: The reader is diagnosed with eczema, and is having trouble adjusting, as well as properly treating the irritations.

A/N: My father has psoriasis (which I know is different) so I’ve based a tad of this off of his experiences. I’m also about 90% sure I had this at some point when I was really tiny but i'm not sure. 

You couldn't scratch. 

You could not scratch. 

Scratching was bad. 

You could not scratch. 

However, this newest rash was right behind your knee and your stockings were rubbing against it in a rather uncomfortable way, which simply left you bouncing your leg an absurd amount while you sat next to George in charms.

Your boyfriend looked at you in concern, and whispered to you, “Are you doing alright love?”

“It itches.” 

He let out a little hum. “I’m sorry darling.” George placed a hand on your bouncing leg and very gently ran his thumb over your knee. It worked oddly enough-- the butterflies in your stomach were distracting enough to keep you from wanting to scratch. 

“George--”

When he snickered you let out a huff and focused back on the assignment at hand, staying focused would make things easier, you were sure. 

“George where are you taking me?” 

“We’re going to run away together darling.” When you burst into rather loud laughter he pulled you close and cupped a hand over your mouth, “Quiet woman! We’ll get caught. What’s so funny about what I said?”

“There’s no way in hell you’d run off without Fred in tow.”

There was a pause, as he looked down at you. “I’d run off with you, you know.” 

You felt disarmed a bit, at his seriousness. “Is that really what we’re doing?” There was a bit of a pit forming into your stomach, you loved him, of course-- but that was a sort of leap you at least wanted to prepare for. 

Like, at least given a day or so to adjust to that. 

“No.” he pressed a kiss to your nose and made a mental note to talk to you about this later. “You’re uncomfortable.”

“Right now? Yeah-- We haven’t even talked about--”

“Not that.” he huffed a bit as he led you through a few more corridors, “Your knee and your arms right? They’re itching a lot?”

When you nodded he steered you into what you realized was the prefect’s bathroom. “Why are we here?”

“So you can take a proper bath. I found some potions that are supposed to sooth your skin. You can relax and you’ll come out of it feeling better.” 

There was a long moment of silence, as you felt absolutely gobsmacked by the level of consideration he was showing you. The bath was already filled, and from the steam coming off of it and the bubbles in the water you reckoned that he’d prepared if for you before you’d gotten there. You looked up at him in surprise, “You really did all this for me?”

“Of course! You don’t feel well, it’s the boyfriends job to help how he can, y’know?” 

A smile quickly came to your lips as you pressed a kiss to his chin. 

“I love you Georgie.” 

“Mmm. I love you too.” 

[antmfunny]

1. Baby Talk

Oh my goodness, the styling for this photoshoot was TERRIBLE. The episode’s drama surrounded whether a particular contestant treated the hairstylist disrespectfully. I’m going to throw it back at the hair and makeup people, though: if you want don’t want to be treated like shit, don’t make your models look like shit, okay?

Erin says she feels like she’s 20 again as a rap video ho, which is appropriate because that’s how old she would have been when that look was last relevant. Khrystyana’s androgynous look just falls short.

Kyla gets assigned “cyber-sexy” which just makes you think of cyber sex. Every time I try to make sense of that as an aesthetic (cyber sex usually happens between two people who each have sent a fake photo of themselves) the stupid look they give Kyla doesn’t match it at all. The photographer wants to know if she knows what kind of woman she’s trying to portray, and Kyla has to admit that she doesn’t, which - I don’t care how stupid Kyla supposedly is - is entirely fair in this situation. They don’t offer her much in the way of advice, but Drew tells her to be a woman who “doesn’t give a fuck.” We know Law would disagree, anyway - he definitely wants Kyla to give a literal fuck.

I suppose Jeana’s look is kind of cool in a White Swan kind of way, but Drew seems to try to sabotage it by loudly singing bizarre circus music as she poses. Jeana has no idea why he’s doing that, but she decides that it helped her make authentically confused and uncomfortable faces for the camera. I know we’ve seen a lot of complaining from her lately, but never let it be said that Jeana doesn’t have a positive side!

Okay, but the girl with the most styling problems is Shanice. She’s legitimately stoked when she finds out she’s going to finally get a wig. Remember, she was so heartbroken when she found out her psoriasis interfered with her makeover that she sobbed on a toilet.

And then the hair guy fucks it up. Granted, Shanice can be mouthy, but did he threaten her when he said, “When someone’s got scissors, be careful”? Regardless, she explains to him that the wig looks dumb because the part isn’t right and the wig is literally inches away from her hairline and creeping down her forehead. Here’s the thing, and I’m going to say this a few times in relation to Shanice in this segment: she’s not wrong. The wig needed adjusting and the proof is in the fact that they fixed it.

Even in the proper spot, though, the wig looks unattractive. Drew has to abort the photo shoot before it starts to give Shanice an entirely different look that’s not so stupid. Too bad that doesn’t happen. The hair guy compares Shanice’s new look to Mary J. Blige, and he better hope Ms. Blige doesn’t come murder him in his sleep for even making that suggestion. Shanice more accurately compares her new outfit to “1970s hooker” and, yes, she would look perfect as an extra on HBO’s The Deuce. Why you’d want that as a Paper Magazine cover, I do not know, but I guess they’re just throwing stuff at the wall to see what breaks the internet.

I swear, she’s being PUNISHED with that dumb wig and hat. Shanice tries to fix the situation by asking for a darker, red lipstick. The makeup artist seems annoyed, but Shanice is right again, and it is an improvement that way. Drew kind of sasses her when he says her lip looks like Louboutin and then asks if she even knows what that is. By this point, Shanice is out of patience and says it’s something she can’t afford… until she wins America’s Next Top Model.

At panel, Drew complains about how difficult Shanice was on set and rages about how much it ticked him off that she was telling the stylists how to do their jobs. Uhh, somebody needed to! While I acknowledge that her tone could have been more pleasant, Drew is straight up spinning stories if he thinks any of the looks they tried out on her were not just cover-worthy, but costume party-worthy.

Tyra seems sympathetic to the low wig story, particularly since you know how she likes to make sure her five-head is showing, yet she tries to resolve the situation with some of the worst advice I’ve ever heard on this show: TALK LIKE A BABY.

For real, Tyra is telling a grown woman to act more like a imbecile and use a baby voice to get what she wants on set without sounding too aggressive. I know this isn’t a super feminist show, but FUCK that’s disappointing to have to hear. A model should be able to advocate for her own appearance without having to demean herself in that way.

Despite Shanice’s allegedly bad behavior, the judges decide to keep the infant over the 42-year-old. Handing Shanice a photo, Tyra again emphasizes the need to act like a baby on set, at least until she’s at the point that Tyra is in her career where she can tell the stylists off and just do her own hair and makeup herself. If only the makeup crew knew that if they talked to Tyra like a baby, they might have been able to talk her out of some of her more questionable looks. 

5 Funniest Moments of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 24 Week 10

[eatclean-bewhole]

Proven Benefits of Colloidal Silver

1. Antibacterial and Antimicrobial

Colloidal silver, unlike its modern prescription antibiotic counterpart, doesn’t create resistance or immunity in the organisms that are killed by it. It’s also a  broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent against both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, but its activity wasn’t as pronounced against fungi.

2. Wound Care/Skin Health

Colloidal silver stimulates healing in the skin and other soft tissues. It can be used to treat burns, thrush, periodontitis, psoriasis, eczema and other conditions.  It’s soothing to scrapes and repairs tissue damage from burns.

3. Pink Eye/Ear Infections

Pink eye is an inflamed mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and eyelid lining, and it’s primarily caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Colloidal silver can be used for prompt action against this irritating and highly infectious virus and bacteria.

When applied on the infected eye, the tiny silver colloids pick up the infected cells by attracting them electromagnetically and sending them into the bloodstream to be eliminated.

Our modern prescription antibiotic drugs are designed to work against specific classes of bacteria, but ear infections may be caused by multiple classes of bacteria or can even be fungal.

In this case, the prescription antibiotic will be useless, whereas colloidal silver is effective regardless of what may be causing your infection.

4. Antiviral

Colloidal silver can help with pneumonia, herpes, shingles and warts. It suffocates the virus and can even reduce the activity of the HIV virus in AIDS patients. There are also numerous anecdotal accounts of colloidal silver’s efficacy against the hepatitis C virus.

5. Anti-Inflammatory

Colloidal silver is a fantastic anti-inflammatory remedy. It can reduce swelling, speed healing, and boosts cell recovery!

6. Sinusitis

Colloidal silver can benefit people as a nasal spray by adding a few drops of silver in a “neti pot” or by applying directly into your nasal cavity and letting it drain down your throat by tilting your head back. 

Hidden infections by pathogens could be a cause of respiratory inflammation associated with common allergies and asthma. Colloidal silver destroys Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, which may be the reason why airborne allergy sufferers often find such dramatic relief from colloidal silver.

7. Cold/Flu

In 2011 the NIH took 100 children under the age of 12 suffering from the common cold and nasal congestion and assigned them into two groups; the first group was treated with a solution of colloidal silver and beta glucan, and the second group with saline solution. Even though both groups benefited from the treatment, 90% of the people in the colloidal silver group completely recovered!

8. Pneumonia

Our modern drugs have become limited in their efficacy when it comes to fighting bronchitis or pneumonia. Typically, antibiotics are administered as the first line of defense, but when the pneumonia is viral, antibiotics won’t help in the least. The nice thing about colloidal silver is that it can help regardless of the pathogen.

Colloidal silver is a remarkable product to help fight against bronchitis and pneumonia when ingested internally, but an even more effective way to utilize it? Simply breathe it into your lungs.

This way, the silver directly contacts the germs residing in the lungs, which are causing bronchitis or pneumonia. It’s basically the same thing as using respiratory support, and it works speedily, clearing it up within a couple of days.

Now, the most effective method to get the colloidal silver into the lungs is to use a nebulizer. Generally, use one teaspoon approximately three times a day for 10 to 15 minutes.

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How a Doctor Breaks Norms to Treat Refugees and Recent Immigrants

AURORA, Colo. — Fatumo Osman, a 65-year-old Somali refugee who speaks limited English, was in a bind. She made too much money at a meal prep service job so she no longer qualified for Medicaid. But knee pain kept her from working, so her income had dropped. She could reapply for Medicaid, get her knee fixed and return to work, at which point she’d lose that safety-net health coverage. Her first step was getting a note from a doctor so she wouldn’t lose her job.

So, Osman came to Mango House, a clinic in this eastern suburb of Denver that caters primarily to refugees and turns no one away, regardless of their ability to pay. Dr. P.J. Parmar designed the clinic to survive on the Medicaid payments that many doctors across the U.S. reject as too low.

The clinic is just one part of a broader refugee ecosystem that Parmar has built. Mango House provides food and clothing assistance, after-school programs, English classes, legal help — and Parmar even leads a Boy Scout troop there. He leases space to nine stores and six restaurants, all owned and run by refugees. Mango House hosts a dozen religious groups, plus community meetings, weddings and other celebrations. When Parmar needs an interpreter for a patient from any of a dozen languages spoken in the building, he can easily grab one of his tenants.

“This is what I call a medical home,” Parmar said.

Although it’s not part of the formal U.S. refugee resettlement program, Mango House is in many ways emblematic of refugee health care in the U.S. It’s a less-than-lucrative field of medicine that often relies on individual physicians willing to eke out a living caring for an underserved and under-resourced population.

Parmar finds creative ways, often flouting norms or skirting rules, to fit his patients’ needs. As a result, Mango House looks nothing like the rest of the U.S. health care system and, at times, draws the ire of the medical establishment.

“How do you deliver the quality of care necessary, and that they deserve, while still keeping the lights on? It’s a struggle for sure,” said Jim Sutton, executive director of the Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers. “It’s these heroes, these champions out there, these cowboys that are taking this on.”

Osman brought her son, Jabarti Yussef, 33, to interpret for her. They have been coming to Mango House for 10 years and said that Parmar opens doors for them when they have trouble accessing care.

“If we ask for an appointment to get Medicaid, P.J. makes the call,” Yussef said. “If we call, we’re on hold for an hour, and then it hangs up. If we go to the ER, it’s a three-hour wait. Here, the majority of people walk in and sit for 30 minutes. It’s good for the community.”

As for Osman’s knee pain, Yussef asked Parmar, could they pay cash to get an MRI at the hospital?

“I can almost guarantee it’s arthritis,” Parmar replied. “You could do an X-ray. That will cost $100. An MRI will cost $500. And if it shows a bigger problem, what are you going to do? It will cost you $100,000.”

Parmar said he would connect them with someone who could help Osman enroll in Medicaid but that it’s an imperfect solution. “Most orthopedists don’t take Medicaid,” Parmar said. Older immigrants need to have worked the equivalent of 10 years in the U.S. to qualify for Medicare.

Medicaid, which covers low-income people, generally pays primary health care providers a third less than Medicare, which covers seniors and the disabled. And both pay even less than commercial insurance plans. Some doctors paint Medicaid patients as more difficult and less likely to follow instructions, show up on time or speak English.

Parmar said he realized back in medical school that few doctors were motivated to treat Medicaid patients. If he limited his practice to just Medicaid, he said dryly, he’d have guaranteed customers and no competition.

So how does he survive on Medicaid rates? By keeping his overhead low. There are no appointments, so no costs for a receptionist or scheduling software.

He said his patients often like that they can drop in anytime and be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, much like an urgent care clinic, and similar to the way things worked in their native countries.

Because he takes only Medicaid, he knows how to bill the program and doesn’t have to hire billing specialists to deal with 10 insurance companies.

It’s also more cost-efficient for the health system. Many of his patients would otherwise go to the emergency room, sometimes avoiding care altogether until their problems get much worse and more expensive to fix.

“Really none of our innovations are new or unique; we just put them together in a unique way to help low-income folks, while making money,” Parmar said. “And then, instead of taking that money home, I put it back into the refugee community.”

The son of Indian immigrants, Parmar, 46, was born in Canada but grew up in Chicago and moved to Colorado after college in 1999, where he did his medical training at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He opened Mango House 10 years ago, buying a building and renting out space to refugees to cover the cost. Two years ago, he expanded into a vacant J.C. Penney building across the street.

“There’s a good three-, four-year dip in the red here, intentionally, as we move from there to here,” Parmar said. “But that red is going to go away soon.”

The covid pandemic has helped shore up his finances, as federal incentives and payment increases boosted revenue and allowed him to pay down his debt faster.

Parmar must navigate a host of obstacles while working to overcome financial and language barriers. A Muslim Somali woman needs dental care but is uncomfortable seeing a male dentist. A Nepalese woman needs a prescription refill, but she lives in Denver and so has been assigned by Medicaid to the safety-net hospital, Denver Health. Parmar won’t get paid but sees her anyway. Another patient brings paperwork showing he’s being sued by a local health system for a year-old emergency room bill he has no way to pay. A Nepalese man with psoriasis doesn’t want creams or ointments; good medicine, he believes, comes through a needle.

“A lot of this is, basically, geriatrics,” Parmar said. “You have to add 20 years to get their age in refugee years.”

When one patient turns away momentarily, Parmar discreetly throws away her bottle of meloxicam, a strong anti-inflammatory he said she shouldn’t be taking because of her kidney problems. He began stocking over-the-counter medications after realizing his patients got overwhelmed amid 200 varieties of cough and cold medicines at the drugstore. Some couldn’t find what he told them to get, even after he printed flyers showing pictures of the products.

Parmar’s creative solutions, however, often rub many in health care the wrong way. Some balk at his use of family members or others as informal interpreters. Best practices call for the use of trained interpreters who understand medicine and patient privacy rules. But billing for interpretation isn’t possible, so hospitals and clinics must pay interpreters themselves. And that’s beyond the capabilities of most refugee clinics, unless they’re affiliated with a larger health system that can absorb those costs.

“It’s a good thing to have the standards, but it’s another thing altogether to implement them,” said Dr. Pat Walker, an expert on refugee health at the University of Minnesota.

When Mango House began providing covid vaccines, residents of more affluent areas of town started showing up. Parmar tried to limit vaccinations only to those patients living in the immediate area, checking ZIP codes on their IDs. The state stepped in to say he could neither require IDs nor turn away any patients, regardless of his refugee-focused mission.

During a recent lull at the clinic, Parmar took stock of that day’s inventory of patients. Six were assigned to Denver Health, one patient’s Medicaid coverage had expired, and two had high-deductible commercial plans. Chances are he wouldn’t get paid for seeing any of them. Of the 25 patients he had seen that day, 14 had Medicaid coverage that Parmar could bill.

“We see the rest of them anyway,” he said.

KHN (Kaiser Health News) is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. Together with Policy Analysis and Polling, KHN is one of the three major operating programs at KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation). KFF is an endowed nonprofit organization providing information on health issues to the nation.

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Hearing Loss – Conditions Of The Inner Ear

Conditions Of The Inner Ear

Hearing Loss & Inner Ear Health: The human ear is a susceptible organ. Unfortunately, most people are unaware of this simple reality, which is the root cause of many ear problems.

Hearing loss is the most common ear disease. This is often the product of our attempts to clean the ear. The ear has inherent cleaning processes that do not need outside intervention. Earwax is made up of ear-friendly secretions as well as dust spores.

It is usually expelled by the ear and causes no damage. However, any time we try to clean it, the wax comes back out, causing ear blockage or tinnitus (ringing in the ears).

These sounds range from ringing to humming to clicking to static. Tinnitus is a symptom of underlying conditions such as cardiovascular disease, neurological disease, or brain tumors. On the other hand, loud noises may be a source of the condition even at a young age.

It is a global problem that affects millions of people. Loud noises, as well as stress and exhaustion, may aggravate tinnitus.

Itchy ears are another common issue. Eczema and psoriasis are two apparent causes. When external objects are inserted into the ear to relieve it, the ear’s inner lining may be damaged, resulting in otitis externa. Water accumulation in the ear canals may also cause it.

As a result, this disorder is often referred to as a swimmer’s ear. Temporary hearing loss is one of the disease’s signs.

Another ear disease, otitis media, is one of the most common causes of hearing loss in children. In layman’s words, this means you have a middle ear infection. If left untreated, the disease can cause permanent hearing loss.

Inner ear autoimmune disorder

Autoimmune inner ear disease is an inner ear disease that causes inflammation and pain. If left untreated, the disease can cause permanent hearing loss.

Autoimmune inner ear disease is a painful, inflammatory condition that affects the inner ear. The cause of this disease is unknown.

However, it is activated when the body’s immune system misidentifies and attacks cells in the inner ear as viruses or bacteria. This condition necessitates immediate medical treatment and care.

A virus associated with influenza, measles, and mumps is the most common cause of an ear infection. Extreme dizziness, nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss are all symptoms.

Symptoms and examinations are often used to arrive at a diagnosis. While the viral infection clears typically up on its own, anti-nausea medications or injections are needed to control bothersome symptoms. Recurrent symptoms may indicate Meniere’s disease, an inner ear condition that causes dizziness, tinnitus, and hearing loss.

It happens when too much fluid accumulates in the inner ear’s balance organ. It is most common in people over the age of 50.

Aside from these conditions, the ear must be protected from careless ear piercings, which can cause ear infections and contagions. Furthermore, most sunbathers fail to shield their ears from UV rays, which can cause skin cancer.

The ear and earlobes are very sensitive and must be shielded from all outside influences.

Issues and solutions of hearing

People have a wide range of hearing difficulties and conditions. Various internal and external causes cause these hearing disorders, and there is no absolute age limit for them.

Hearing disorders, for example, can be caused by a birth injury. They may also be affected by environmental factors such as prolonged exposure to cold or other related issues.

Depending on the form of hearing impairment, hearing loss may be temporary or permanent.

There is a variety of hearing disorders that can be treated, as well as solutions for them. These therapies can help with these conditions, but in most cases, hearing issues can only be limited or slowed, not cured or healed.

These are generally hearing conditions that may arise or are caused by birth. However, these forms of hearing conditions are related to the ears and are not infectious or disease-like.

These issues arise as a result of internal ear tissue injury.

You can find more accurate information and data on the Internet, which can be helpful to people dealing with these issues. Furthermore, recent studies and research have offered alternatives for more advanced versions of these therapies. It has been acknowledged that the most common of these conditions are treated with hearing aids.

As a result, these hearing aids are regarded as the best solution for treating hearing and ear issues.

These hearing aids are available in various styles and are recommended or assigned to the patient by an audiologist. You should note that this issue should not be overlooked and should only be fixed by experts.

It is evident that the ears are one of the most sensitive organs in the body, and they are often harmed by excessive noise, loud music, and other influences. Hearing issues in today’s world are not caused by old age.

Many young children wear hearing aids in their ears because they can no longer hear properly.

This is because children who have this issue from birth could have been subjected to too many ultrasound scans, incorrect treatments, or inappropriate equipment during delivery.

While hearing loss is mainly a physiological issue, the psychological consequences of losing a physiological asset, such as stress and anxiety, are also present.

Anyone experiencing hearing loss, no matter how minor, should see a doctor since this disorder can only be treated with proper diagnosis and care.

Hearing aids can then be obtained willingly, but only after being licensed by an audiologist.

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