#antifungal soap

[scrubmd]

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While it’s true that the infections mentioned earlier are easily transmitted, there are a lot of simple and easy things wrestlers can do to protect themselves from them.

Shower immediately after a workout

Wear clean work-out gear every day

Remember to wash your knee pad regularly

Wipe down your headgear regularly with antibiotic soap or with a small amount of alcohol on a cotton ball.

Make sure the wrestling mats are properly cleaned daily during the wrestling season.

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[ultimate-word-tournament]

Ultimate Word Tournament!

methylchloroisothiazolinone (English, Chemistry Dialect) No IPA for this one :( a chemical compound found in soaps/shampoos/etc that is a preservative with antifungal properties. (not to be confused with methylisothiazolinone, which is also found in soaps.)

rat (English) [ɹæt] tiny gross rodent. Four legs (usually), skin-tail (detachable), disease ridden. Cannot be trusted.

[us-the-voices-and-more-voices-2]

actually good cleaning hacks from someone who’s been through some shit

Get a steam mop I don’t care how much it is or cheap, just get one

if you have a pet invest in a wet dry vacuum, you will thank me.

get cleaning cloths you actually like the feel of, if you hate microfiber get a cheap set of tea towels and use them instead. Or chop up a dead tee shirt and use that.

plug in vacuums are 2x more powerful than non-plug in vacuums. You trade sucking power for mobility with cordless, so think that over when you get one.

buying a cheap mop every time one gets moldy is cheaper than having to deal with any mold you get from using a moldy mop.

invest in disinfectant/antifungal/antiviral/antibacterial liquid for your laundry, because that stuff makes getting rid of moldy musty musky shit easy. And it cleans your cleaning cloths without getting them greasy or soapy.

to fix “I accidentally left my clothes in the washing machine too long now they smell like mold” thing, you will need antifungal laundry liquid and the literal sun. Wash your clothes on the hottest setting you can with your clothing materials in mind, add the antifungal before you start, let it go for like 2 hours. And put it in the sun to dry. Repeat if it still smells moldy, until it doesn’t anymore, works like a charm!

to clean crystalline dog piss, you will need water, a steam mop, a wet dry vacuum (depending on if it’s in a carpet) dog cleaning spray or vinegar. Basically , rehydrate the piss, clean it up with dog spray or HOT vinegarish water, grab a steam mop and steam it (if not on carpet) and viola it should be okay now.

If it’s in the carpet you will need to rehydrate the piss, then just dowse the piss with water, use the wet dry vacuum to suck up the water, repeat until water comes up clean. Use whatever pet cleaner that’s good on your carpet to get the smell out, Patch test it in the corner of the carpet before you do it on the piss spot, soak up and remaining water from the carpet until it’s dry or blow dry it if you have to. And tada you have a cleaner carpet! The same works for dog shit too.

drain snakes are your best friend if you don’t remember to get the hair out the drain.

have one sponge for wiping down the sink and one for washing your dishes, because sometimes it’s easier to use a sponge to wipe down the sink than a cleaning cloth.

You can put sponges in the dishwasher and it cleans them REALLY WELL, do it everyday if you can.

Invest in a good glass cleaner for glass because when it gets greasy it’s hell.

Koh cleaner will literally cut through grease and oil, and fat. Like it wasn’t even there, if you don’t have the money white vinegar and bi-carbs does the same thing. Though be careful because it’s reactive and might destroy your countertop or pots, just invest in koh your life won’t be the same. (I can clean all the grease off things, that’s how good it works. Plus it doesn’t smell!!!)

Replace your toilet cleaner every 3 months, or make sure you don’t let it fester. That’s more of a hassle than replacing it every now and then.

Get a good dish soap, because you can use it for everything because of how mild it is.

After mopping always steam mop otherwise it will always be streaky or tacky, idk why but steam mops fix this 9/10 times.

there’s more, but I;m too tired.

[saturnine-saturneight]

Here Comes the Sun

Being that I'm now on hiatus from posting Reburial to work on Act 2, it feels weird not to post anything on Sundays at all, so I'm going to try and keep up the posts with behind the scenes and other material that I already have lying around. Hope you all have fun it.

To kick that off, I thought I'd post the very first version of Chapter 5 :) I wrote this 8 years ago now, in 2016. This and the other short drabbles I wrote back then have been the basis for countless drafts and rewrites, but this chapter specifically is close to my heart because it was the very first one. A lot of it is very different, and some things stayed very much the same. I think it's a very fun comparison.

If you'd like to read this, I would suggest you read at least up to Chapter 5 first. Consider this heavy spoilers, it covers the same ground. All content warnings that apply to the most recent version of Reburial apply to this as well.

1.

You spot the first mushroom while washing yourself in the bathroom of a fast food chain—brightly colored plastic chairs, the queen's face plastered everywhere, glory to the Empire—and Ron dashes into the room so fast he almost slips on a puddle of cheap hand soap. 

He asks you why you screamed, your face in both of his hands; so you show him the memento you got from Cherie, a small, bright blue patch on your tan skin right where your first rib starts. The two of you more cling to each other than you hug, and then you both take antifungals at opposite sides of the grody bathroom and try to work out a plan of action.

“I didn’t think this would happen”, you say around the small white pill under your tongue. You want him close again, but you sit on your hands instead. “I never would’ve done this if I knew. You know that, right? That I didn’t know?”

“Yeah, yeah, yeah”, he tells you and rubs his hand over his head, “calm the fuck down, I know you didn’t go spore fishing on purpose.” Then he stares at a suspicious puddle on the tiles between you. “Fuck, though." 

"Yeah”, you admit, “Fuck.”

2.

The next one pops up as you’re unloading boxes from a van you stole, trinkets and tidbits and two pounds of liquor, and when you heave the last box up the steps that lead to your customer's house and go to wipe the sweat from your forehead, there’s a bright blue patch on the back of your hand. You scream again until you cry, and don’t stop until Ron soothes you down from it (he never holds your face like that) and you can barely see him through all the tears. He tells you it’s going to be okay, but wears a mask around you from then on. 

He’s scared, you think, but you’re not sure if it’s for you or for himself.

At least it’s quiet for a while after that. The mushrooms don’t go away, but neither do your flowers, and you regularly make sure that they’re still there, push them upright, pick the dirt off them. You have to count your blessings after all.

3, 4, 5.

The third mushroom brings a friend, two cerulean blue fans that bloom up from your torso, right where your binder starts. They itch, but not as much as the fifth one that follows two nights later. It turns out that scratching them off doesn’t do anything.

Your best friend hasn’t touched you since you last shared a bed, almost two weeks that you’re really not trying to count—eleven nights, exactly eleven—when usually, you’re almost always in some kind of contact, feet in his lap or head on your shoulder or wrestling him in the dust. It’s good that he’s staying away. He split the antifungals up for you right before he split up the rest of your belongings, his side and yours, and that’s good too. You can’t actually see his face now, but the crease between his brows reads terror. That’s not so good.

6, 7, 8, 9—

After that, it all comes in waves. First more mushrooms, sprouting up in a big, technicolor patch right under your sternum, one all the way up your arm, a few single ones on your forehead and your cheek (Cherie’s still burns cold against yours), all as blue as the sky on the worst days. They leave your beautiful blossoms wilted and brown and you cry some more. Ron starts chewing his nails again.

Then comes the fever, bright and hot (like the sun? No, like a fire, or—like something that’s hot), and you’re almost grateful because it makes you forget yourself so much that you barely even notice that you can’t bind anymore.  

Next comes the thirst. You don’t have a metaphor for that one, all you know is that you could drink the sea if Ron let you. His face reads something milder now. Worry again, maybe. (He’s not giving up on you, is he?)

End.

What really knocks you out is the hunger, though; two, maybe three nights after the thirst sets in. Your legs go weak under you, your stomach is hollow, even the crusted up red you left in your wake before Ron made you trim your nails is starting to look appetizing, even if you’re vaguely aware of how disgusting that is. He feeds you jerky, beans, and canned fruit, but it’s just not enough.

There’s nothing on his face now, nothing in his body language. You know this boy like the back of your hand—bright blue patches not included—and you can read him like a book. He’s going to leave you. Of course he is, no normal person would ever love a zombie.

So the next time the moons go down, you don’t sleep. It’s not like you would want to miss a single ray of sun anyways, but this time, you won’t lie down in the grass.

He sleeps in the dark in your backup tent, curled around his dog, hood pulled over his eyes. There’s fine, brown fur all over his clothes when you come closer, and when you crouch over him you see that his hair has gotten way too long. 

You’ve barely reached out to brush your fingers through it when something stops you mid-motion—he’s awake. “Nat?” Then, again, “Natalie?!” It’s way too loud for such a beautiful day, such a bright day, such a—you find that your mouth works in vain when you want to express that, so instead, you growl. He calls for you again, turns his head towards your tent—he thinks he’s hallucinating, so, like the good friend that you are, you show him that he’s not.

You aimed for his throat, but caught an arm instead, you discover when your teeth hit his ulna with a satisfyingly wet crunch—or his radial bone? In any case, you get a mouthful of blood. You just want to bite down again to make short shrift of this one when you discover that he has a second arm, the faithless friend, the fucking traitor—the dart in your neck won’t budge. Fuck him for looking so clueless while carrying elephant-grade tranquilizer with him. Fuck him and fuck his crocodile tears. 

Your jaw goes slack almost instantly, but at least you get a second bite in. On a shoulder, you note, hazy but not unhappy, before the world tilts and you go down hard.

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[macgyvermedical]

Home Nursing Advice Column #6: Home Nursing Kit

You have probably heard of a first aid kit, and you may already have one. First aid kits are pretty much for minor injuries and illnesses, and to get you through the first few minutes of more severe injuries.

This post is not about those. This post is about a home nursing kit. Things you need or would at least want to have while taking care of someone at home long term.

Note that you probably wouldn't need all of this for a home nursing kit if you have one particular patient in mind. But it's good to own some of these things just because you're probably going to take care of someone at some point- be it a child, chronically ill person, or elderly person.

Assessment/Data Gathering Tools:

Stethoscope (and ideally know how to differentiate normal and abnormal lung sounds)

Blood pressure cuff (manual and know how to use it, or automatic- upper arm cuffs are more reliable than wrist ones, but the wrist ones are cheaper)

Fingertip pulse oximeter

Nitrite dip sticks for UTI detection

Thermometer (ear or oral- the glass kind never need batteries jsyk)

Glucometer and test strips

Personal Care Tools:

Nitrile gloves

Urinal (female or male depending on your patient)

Bath basins

A lot of washcloths

Electric kettle for warming up water (mix boiling water with tap water to desired temp in bath basin)

Rinse-free soaps

Leave-in conditioner or de-tangling spray

Bed pads or diapers for incontinence (they both come in both disposable and reusable- even for adults)

Bed pads or draw sheets for positioning

Evaporative cooling towel

Hot water bottle

Ice packs

Pillows for pressure reduction

Nail care kit

Medications:

Person's prescription medications

Acetaminophen

Some kind of NSAID

Aspirin

Some kind of antihistamine

Pill organizer

Pill cutter

Petroleum Jelly

OTC antifungal (like the cream kind for vaginal yeast infections, especially if the person has a vagina or skin folds and takes antibiotics)

Laxatives and stool softeners

Wound Care Tools:

Adhesive bandages

ACE wraps of different sizes

Irrigation syringe or the ability to improvise one

Cloth or paper tape

Gauze pads. Like way more of these than you could possibly think that you could use if you're dealing with literally any wound. Alternatively strips of soft cotton cloth that are boiled in between uses.

Food Items:

Instant chicken stock

Electrolyte powder

Drink mix powders to make water more palatable

Some good milkshake recipes

Some good soup recipes

Overbed tray

[briarcrawford]

No, Your Fantasy Characters Don't Have to Stink 🏰👃

Tip for anyone writing medieval-inspired fantasy: medieval people liked to smell good too.

The wealthy scented their baths, clothes, and even the water they washed their hands in.

Recipe for medieval soap

Recipes for medieval bath scents

"Not only bodies were kept pleasant. Clothes and linens too were regularly sweetened. Edward IV was particularly fond of the violet smell of orris root. His linen was regularly boiled in water into which several roots tied with string were dangled.

Lavender, woodruff and many other herbs were often scattered amongst stored clothes but the favorite scent came from dried roses. " 💐From this link (recommended reading).

Bath houses were common for a very long time, including this one in the image showing a steam-heated one from the early 15th century.

it is worth noting that these locations also often served as brothels, which added to the reason for their popularity, and it is suspected that while the plague might have lead to the downfall of the bathhouse, a large outbreak of syphilis could have helped.

If you did visit one, some might include music and a meal served on a tray. Even smaller towns could have bathhouses, and they were often next to a bakery to be heated by their ovens.

For the wealthy, you could be more extravagant. Charlemagne was said to have a bath so big, sometimes a hundred men or more would all be in the water together.

For the average person, bathing might be what some people today call a "bird bath," which anyone who goes camping may be familiar with. Putting it simply, you have a large bowl of water and a rag, and you start scrubbing.

One thing I find interesting is that many of the herbs that were used to scent waters (such as sage, lavender, and thyme) are now showing to have anti-bacterial and/or antifungal properties

So what does that mean for your writing? Yes, your characters can smell good. Not only that, your wealthy could bathe in something as simple as a wooden tub, or something as grand as a Roman-style bath. Those sometimes had changing rooms, exercise rooms, swimming pools, sweat rooms, hot pools, and more.

More info on that here.

(All these images are public domain images from wiki-commons)

[glamour-witch-bitch]

💅💖Glamour Witch Tips PART 3 💖💅

Happy Lions Gate portal yall, hope your manifestations all come to fruition on this day! I haven’t done a compilation of glamour witch tips in a while so I thought I’d do that today. I’ve done lots of reading and research so I got a lot for y’all in this post. With that, let’s get into it!

💖For my false eyelash wearers, I hope you’re cleaning those things when you’re done wearing them. Most importantly I hope you’re cleaning them in moon water for additional alluring powers and or protection.

💖 Honey 🍯. Honey is an incredible thing to use in your Witchery. Not only is it a natural antioxidant, it also Carrie’s antibacterial and antifungal properties. Perfect for when you have a sore throat. It’s also been used across nations in many spiritual practices for ages.

Physical: honey can be used topically to treat acne, hyperpigmentation, dandruff, and (I’m not a doctor so take this with a grain of salt) has been historically used to treat burns and wounds to keep out germs and fight bacteria/infection.

Honey when consumed can also be used to; treat sore throat and cold symptoms, help with digestive unease, boost metabolism, and may help with cardiovascular health as well (again not a doctor so please take this with a grain a salt)

Spiritual/Witchcraft: Appropriately nicknamed “Nectar of the Gods” a perfect offering for most deities as honey is prevalent in most countries and cultures. Can be used to “sweeten” up already existing relationships. I personally associate honey with abundance due to the fact it’s the fruit of bees labor. Use honey as a face mask for additional beauty and attraction rituals.

💖Lavender. Lavender is an essential for every witch and has been used for a millennia in both spiritual practices and medicine as well. I use lavender soap to help ease my anxiety. I like to visualize my anxiety from where it’s felt the most (for me it’s my stomach and my head) leaving that area and traveling to my hands. Then I visualize it seeping out of my skin and that’s where I wash it away with the lavender soap. I bought my soap from NakedVoodoo on Instagram and I definitely would recommend her products and services to a friend and to y’all.

💖Rosemary. Rosemary is a great and I mean great herb that anyone can use and likely already has in their kitchen. In glamour it’s associate with confidence and youth; but its not limited to that. It’s also associated with awareness, banishing, cleansing, comfort, contentment, focus, loving spirits, memories, and renewal.

I used a rosemary shampoo bar from Nole, (an AMAZING hair care company that I recommend for everyone, it’s a little bit pricey but 10000% worth it.) Every time I use it in the shower I ask that it cleanses me of all icky things that I might of have picked up on and restores and renews my energy.

💖Seaweed. Seaweed and sea moss are not only a great supplement to add to your diet (I do have a post about it somewhere one here) it also has incredible magical properties for things such as abundance and blessings. Fantastic for rituals and spells invoking your health, stability, and like said prior abundance.

💖Cleanliness. This might be mostly because of my OCD (no actually, I just got diagnosed last month and since starting medication I’ve been doing much better) But making sure both you and your space is clean before spell work makes such a huge difference. Not only does it have your cleared energetically, but it also does something for your confidence as well. So before you do your spell work, shower and give your area a little tidying up and see the difference it makes.

💖Beauty 👏 love 👏 and 👏 attraction 👏 work 👏 is 👏 protection! 👏. This isn’t as much as a tip as it is more so a school of thought. I said what I said, beauty is the most deadly yet underestimated weapon you can have in this life. Doing love and attraction work on yourself is absolutely protection work, because when people love you and are attracted to you they are also going to be rooting for you and is going to be on your side.

As always happy crafting, stay safe, and stay beautiful my pretties.

[carry-on-my-wayward-butt]

Your armpits!! You might be having an allergic reaction to a product if you’re experiencing this consistently, I went through something similar! Ivory bar soap and Arm & Hammer deodorant (both unscented) is a good starting point, best of luck

honestly i for real think it's a fungal infection. i've tried sooo many kinds of deodorant, including full weeks where i would use no deodorant and just wash my pits two or three times a day(not a good idea). ive tried changing my detergents and soaps and fabrics. staying very shaved, staying unshaved. misery.

now that im saying it yeah it's probably a fungal infection. but antifungal cream activates my texture yuck and smells sooooo bad fuck.

[thescrumblingmidwife]

hi! obligatory ‘I’m sorry if this sounds weird’ since it Feels weird at all to ask these questions, but. I’m AFAB and have an E cup size. For I think around half a year now I’ve been getting a really weird red area right under my breasts sometimes. It’s slimy and smells weird (weird as in something wrong weird, not as in Normal Body Odor And I Haven’t Showered In A While weird) and is extremely sensitive to touch. Not itchy though. It usually dies down or goes away after I shower, or if it persists, I’ve literally just gone to putting a heaping of baby powder under my breasts before I sleep. I don’t know if it actually helps at all but it at least makes it more bearable to put a bra on since it’s not slimy. It looks a lot like a yeast infection, but I’m not sure since I only get it under my breasts. and don’t have any other symptoms. I just don’t know if it’s a hygiene thing or if it’s something I should actually be worried about?

I’m also on a few medications (including contraceptives) if it sounds like a common side effect to something! I just have no idea ;o;

Hi Anon,

Obligatory "not weird at all!"

A rash under the breasts (or between any skin folds!) is called intertrigo, and is very common, especially with larger breasts and with more body fat. There are a variety of potential causes ("differential diagnoses"), including irritation of the tissues, allergic reaction, psoriasis, and bacterial and yeast infections. The most common culprit is just irritation of the tissues rubbing together.

Whatever the cause, the first step is making sure the area is being cared for properly. This includes:

regular cleaning with mild soap

ensuring the area is dry before putting on a bra (pat dry or cool setting on blow-drying)

use a cotton bra with good support (separates bottom of breast from chest wall, if possible)

try using an antiperspirant containing 20% aluminum chloride (often called "Clinical strength") on the area

If these steps don't work on their own within a couple of weeks, then you are more likely to have a bacterial or yeast infection. A health provider will be able to tell you which and prescribe proper treatment, as these require different things. You could also try a topical (cream) antifungal (Lotrimin or Monistat) on the area for 2 weeks. If that also doesn't work, definitely make an appointment with a provider because it's more likely to be a bacterial infection at that point, which may require antibiotics (either oral or topical), or a topical steroid.

Hope this helps, Anon!

PS I generally advise against baby powder. You can use cornstarch instead, if the antiperspirant is not adequate.

[weepingpussywillowtree]

TW: medical talk

I cannot stop getting fungal skin infections and yeast infections....

I've tried everything. I shower regularly, disinfect my yoga mat regularly, unscented soap and laundry detergent, cotton underwear, changing sheets very frequently, both kinds of topical antifungal creams, even once I got one prescribed with steroids in it.... The rashes will go away for a few months and then return again in the same or different spots. Though mostly they like my neck and forearms.

I've tried all the OTC yeast infection treatments, my partner wears condoms and showers/cleans daily, we wash our hands and any toys before sex, I take a women's probiotic and eat active culture yogurt... I even went to a gyno and she tested for rarer STIs, did a pH test, etc. nothing out of the ordinary. I will treat the yeast infection and it comes back in full force about a year later, though I will notice my discharge slowly changing before I actually get symptoms.

I've had it up to here with dealing with this. I'm so fucking sick of this and none of the common advice working and being dismissed by medical professionals... This has been happening since my sophomore year of college and I'm so sick of it 😭 I am slowly becoming a fungus and not a single doctor seems to care.

[scrubmd]

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[divinedomesticity]

Creating a Safe Haven: The Importance of Natural Cleaners in Our Homes

Hello dear homemakers and health enthusiasts! Today, let's dive into a topic that's close to my heart as both a homemaker and a naturopathic geek: the importance of using safe and natural cleaners in our homes. In our quest to create a clean and welcoming environment for our families, it's essential that we prioritize not just cleanliness, but also the health and well-being of our loved ones. Let's explore the impact of conventional cleaning products on our health, particularly on cognition and toxicity, and discover the transformative power of natural alternatives.

First and foremost, the hidden dangers lurking in many conventional cleaning products. From harsh chemicals and synthetic fragrances to toxic fumes and irritants, these products can wreak havoc on our health, compromising indoor air quality and posing risks to our respiratory system, skin, and overall well-being. But perhaps most concerning of all is the impact of these chemicals on our children, who are particularly vulnerable to their effects.

You see, kids have a knack for getting into everything—including cleaning products. Whether it's curious toddlers exploring under the sink or adventurous preschoolers mistaking colorful bottles for toys, the risk of accidental ingestion or exposure to harmful chemicals is all too real. And the consequences can be dire, ranging from mild irritations and allergic reactions to more serious health issues such as respiratory problems, neurological effects, and even poisoning.

But fear not, dear friends, for there is a solution: the transformative power of natural cleaners. By harnessing the cleansing power of nature's bounty—think vinegar, baking soda, essential oils, and plant-based detergents—we can effectively clean our homes without compromising our health or the environment. These gentle yet effective alternatives not only leave your home sparkling clean but also provide peace of mind, knowing that you're creating a safe and healthy haven for your family to thrive in.

Moreover, natural cleaners offer a myriad of benefits beyond their safety profile. They're environmentally friendly, biodegradable, and free from harmful chemicals and toxins, making them a sustainable choice for eco-conscious homemakers. Plus, they often boast antimicrobial, antifungal, and antibacterial properties, helping to combat germs and pathogens without the need for harsh chemicals or synthetic additives.

Let's make a pledge to prioritize the health and safety of our families by embracing the transformative power of natural cleaners. Let's banish harmful chemicals from our homes and replace them with gentle yet effective alternatives that nourish both body and soul. Together, we can create a clean, welcoming, and truly safe haven for our loved ones to thrive in. Here's what I'm using and loving here in the cozy little cabin.

Here's an amazing recipe I created to make your own homemade cleaner at home:

Lavender Lemonade Sparkle Spray:

Ingredients:

1 cup distilled water

1/4 cup white vinegar

10 drops lavender essential oil

5 drops lemon essential oil

1 tablespoon witch hazel

1 teaspoon liquid castile soap

Instructions:

In a clean spray bottle, combine the distilled water and white vinegar.

Add the lavender and lemon essential oils, along with the witch hazel and liquid castile soap.

If desired, add a splash of rubbing alcohol for extra cleaning power and sparkle.

Secure the spray bottle cap and shake well to mix all ingredients thoroughly.

Your Lavender Lemonade Sparkle Spray is now ready to use! Simply spritz onto surfaces and wipe clean with a cloth for a fresh, sparkling finish that leaves behind a delightful aroma of lavender and lemon.

Enjoy the unique blend of calming lavender and refreshing lemon as you clean your home, turning chores into a fragrant and uplifting experience.

Enjoy!

Love, Kimmi

[dr-smita-goel-homeopathy-clinic]

Pitted keratolysis is a bacterial infection of the skin. It can affect the palms of the hands and, more commonly, the soles of the feet, particularly the weight-bearing areas.

This infection causes small depressions, or pits, in the top layer of the skin. It can also lead to a bad smell.

Pitted keratolysis usually affects people who wear enclosed warm footwear for long periods, including soldiers, sailors, and athletes. It also tends to be common in tropical areas where people usually go barefoot.

The bacteria species Kytococcus sedentarius, Dermatophilus congolensis, Corynebacterium, or Actinomyces usually cause the infection.

These bacteria thrive in moist environments. According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, pitted keratolysis has an association with excessive sweating, but this is not its only cause.

Perspiration, along with tight fitting socks or shoes, creates the perfect conditions for the bacteria to multiply.

Other risk factors for pitted keratolysis include:

• not drying the feet thoroughly after bathing

• not wearing absorbent socks

• sharing towels with others

People whose occupation may increase their risk of pitted keratolysis include:

• athletes

• farmers

• sailors and fishing workers

• industrial workers

• people who work in the military

Other risk factors that can make someone more likely to develop pitted keratolysis include:

• hot, humid weather

• sweating a lot on the hands or feet

• having thickened skin on the palms or soles

• having diabetes

• being older

• having a compromised immune system

The main symptom of the infection is clusters of small pits in the top layer of the skin on the soles of the feet. Each pit is usually 1–3 millimeters in size. The skin may also look white or wrinkly.

The pits usually cluster around the balls of the feet, the heels, or both. They tend to appear more pronounced when the feet are wet. Without treatment, the pits can join together to form a large crater-like lesion.

Pitted keratolysis can also cause an unpleasant smell, but people do not usually experience any redness or swelling because this condition is not an inflammatory skin condition.

Less commonly, the infection can affect the hands. When this happens, the characteristic pits usually occur on the palms.

Rarely, the doctor may also recommend oral antibiotics, such as erythromycin or clindamycin. Effective treatment will usually clear the lesions and the smell in 3–4 weeks.

The doctor may also treat excessive sweating if it is contributing to the disorder. Aluminum chloride 20% solution or the off-label use of botulinum toxin injections are options that can decrease sweating.

People need prescription medications to treat pitted keratolysis. However, they can take some preventive measures to help stop the infection from coming back. These include:

• wearing boots for as short a time as possible

• wearing absorbent cotton or wool socks

• washing the feet with soap or antiseptic cleanser twice a day

• applying antiperspirant to the feet

• avoiding wearing the same shoes 2 days in a row

• avoiding sharing footwear or towels with other people

• keeping the feet as dry as possible

People who experience foot odor often try to treat the problem with over-the-counter products. Doing this can make the infection worse because these treatments tend to contain antifungal and antiperspirant ingredients that moisten, rather than dry, the foot.

Pitted keratolysis can affect anyone, but people who wear warm, closed footwear for long periods are particularly at risk.

Prescription antibacterial and antiseptic medicines can treat the infection. With the right treatment, the infection and the smell will usually clear up within a few weeks.

It is important to note that the infection can come back. People can help prevent this by ensuring that they keep their feet dry and by avoiding wearing enclosed footwear whenever possible.

www.thehomeopathyclinic.co.in

[yadavhewrote]

7 natural alternatives to commercial soaps?

Here are some options:

Castile Soap: Castile soap is a vegetable-based soap traditionally made from olive oil. It is gentle on the skin and can be used for both body and household cleaning purposes. Castile soaps are available in liquid or bar form and often come in various natural fragrances or unscented options.

Coconut Oil Soap: Soap made from coconut oil is another natural alternative. Coconut oil has moisturizing properties and produces a rich lather. It is suitable for all skin types and can be used for body and facial cleansing.

Glycerin Soap: Glycerin soap is made from vegetable oils and contains glycerin, a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin. It is mild and suitable for sensitive skin. Glycerin soaps are available in various formulations and can be scented or unscented.

Herbal or Botanical Soaps: Herbal or botanical soaps are made by infusing natural ingredients like herbs, flowers, or essential oils into the soap base. These soaps can offer additional benefits based on the specific herbs or botanicals used. For example, lavender soap may have a calming effect, while tea tree soap may have antibacterial properties.

Oatmeal Soap: Oatmeal soap is gentle and soothing to the skin, making it suitable for sensitive or dry skin. It can help relieve itching and inflammation. Oatmeal soaps often contain finely ground oatmeal or oat extract.

Aleppo Soap: Aleppo soap is a traditional soap originating from Syria. It is typically made from olive oil and laurel oil, which gives it antibacterial and antifungal properties. Aleppo soap is known for being gentle and moisturizing.

DIY Soap: If you enjoy crafting, you can make your own natural soap using ingredients like natural oils (coconut, olive, almond, etc.), essential oils for fragrance, and natural additives like herbs, clays, or exfoliants. Making soap at home allows you to have full control over the ingredients and customize the soap to your preferences.

When opting for natural alternatives, it's essential to check the ingredient list and choose products that are truly natural and free from harmful additives. Additionally, keep in mind that natural soaps may have different textures, scents, or cleansing properties compared to commercial soaps, as they lack synthetic ingredients.

[catastrothy]

here is a little chronicle of my sickness journey btw. bc i feel like i need to write this down because its been hilariously awful lol

warning 4 gross stuff, oversharing, and me bitching, unsurprisingly

back in early august i got sick with what i thought was a cold. basic symptoms, fever, achiness, runny nose, etc. things are relatively normal at first, i've gotten sick dozens of times because i'm particularly prone to sinus and ear infections so i brushed it off

And Then The Hives Began.

all over my limbs and very rarely on my torso and neck. even had one on my face. at one point my throat got very itchy and i had a panic attack thinking i would get anaphylaxis for the first time in my life. thankfully i took a shitton of claritin + pepcid + benedryl and it kicked in fast enough that i was okay

i go to the local urgent care. the doctor is amazing and gives a shit and prescribes me some steroids + recommends i keep taking what i've been taking. tells me to follow up with my primary doctor and to come back if things get worse.

Things Continue To Get Worse.

i go to my primary doctor. she is not very helpful. i've been thinking of switching providers anyway because i'm moving and this has kind of solidified this decision because i'm told "well that's weird! just uhh. keep taking your antihistamines and don't go out in public. good luck :)" the only thing is its been a hot minute since i switched providers and i dont really remember what the process is like and i will inevitably get social anxiety about it.

this continues for a while. i'm managing, i feel like shit. but i am managing. now here comes the really gross part. this morning (9/15/23) i am chilling on my computer. i go to scratch my stomach, only to find... there is crust. around my belly button. why is my belly button so crusty? what? it turns out there is discharge of some sort coming from there. why? who knows! it's not too painful but between the fact my fever is now higher than it's ever been (although still a low grade one) and i have this unexplained discharge it throws me into one of the worst panic attacks i've had in a while. all the worst case scenarios (sepsis, my second greatest phobia besides anaphylaxis) are running through my head but i remind myself every time i've thought shit was mega fucked it turned out okay. mira also helps comfort me and im able to collect myself and go to the urgent care (again). also on top of this i have like 3 cold sores and my period going at the same time so i am extra suffering!!!!!!!!!!

the doctor there is again really understanding and wonderful. i love this woman. she tests me for flu, covid, strep, and mono. she says she tests for mono specifically because a lot of other doctors miss it and make patients suffer for no reason. all tests come back negative thankfully (or maybe unthankfully... because we still dont know what the fuck i got). she puts me on like 5 new different meds (antiviral, antibiotic, steroid, nausea meds, and an antifungal to help if i get a yeast infection while on the antibiotic). at this point i am genuinely wishing i could make this lady my primary doctor but alas, 'tis not to be.

i am now given 1 shot each of antibiotic and steroid. one in each butt cheek. my ass hurts so badly. sitting is vaguely uncomfortable.

i am given some gauze and also told to buy dial soap for the belly button infection. i go home and lay on the couch. and thus this is where we are now

also my electric company charged me like $200 for electricity which we do not have atm so thats a cool cherry on top

anyway moral of the story is that my immune system is garbage and i wish it attacked the virus instead of me <3

[charnelhouse]

Hey hey, I have PCOS and as a result have extreme inflammatory reactions to things. I got scabies from campus a couple months back and was breaking out a month after they were gone still sort of extreme reactions to things.

When you have an extreme outbreak like that you may need to use an antifungal cause your skin is open and prone to infection easier cause it's compromised. Idk if you asked your doctor about it but althetes foot spray helped me dry out my out break quickly so I could go back to cream and bandages. It's a little harsh but you do what you gotta do.

You also may need to avoid scented stuff entire and stick to things like Cetaphil and other hypoallergenics. I personally got to a point where I have to use hybaclens and castor soap to shower now. Hybaclens is a surgical wash but also helps calm down skin outbreaks by preventing further skin infections.

Just suggestions you could message your derma about.

Thank you so much!! The clusters seem to be drying out, but the nerve pain is still bad! Not sure if that’s normal.

(I also used a theragun on my back over my sweatshirt…not sure if that was ideal)