What is coronavirus and how to protect yourself?

Corona virus continues to spread around the world, prompting governments to step up efforts to contain the spread of the disease it causes, officially known as COVID-19.

More than 2.11 Lac people have died globally from the disease, while more than 30.4 Lac infections have been confirmed in dozens of countries, according to the World Health Organization, which has now declared the outbreak a pandemic.

A Covid-19 is a kind of common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat. Most corona viruses aren't dangerous. COVID-19 is a disease that can cause what doctors call a respiratory tract infection. It can affect your upper respiratory tract (sinuses, nose, and throat) or lower respiratory tract (windpipe and lungs). 

How is the corona virus spreading?

The coronavirus - known as COVID-19 - spreads from person to person in close proximity, similar to other respiratory illnesses, such as the flu. Droplets of bodily fluids - such as saliva or mucus-from an infected person are dispersed in the air or on surfaces by coughing or sneezing. These droplets can come into direct contact with other people or can infect those who pick them up by touching infected surfaces and then their face. According to scientists, coughs and sneezes can travel several feet and stay suspended in the air for up to 10 minutes.

It is not yet known how long the virus can survive outside a host but, in other viruses, it ranges from a few hours to months.

Can people be immune to the Coronavirus?

Viruses that spread quickly usually come with lower mortality rates and vice versa.Some level of immunity will naturally develop over time, but this means that those with compromised immune systems, such as the elderly or sick, are most at risk of becoming severely ill or dying from the coronavirus.

Symptoms of COVID-19: The main symptoms include:

• Fever
• Coughing
• Shortness of breath
• Chills, sometimes with shaking
• Body aches
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Loss of smell or taste

The virus can lead to pneumonia, respiratory failure, septic shock, and death. Many COVID-19 complications may be caused by a condition known as cytokine release syndrome or a cytokine storm. This is when an infection triggers your immune system to flood your bloodstream with inflammatory proteins called cytokines. They can kill tissue and damage your organs.

If you notice the following severe symptoms in yourself or a loved one, get medical help right away:

• Trouble breathing or shortness of breath
• Ongoing chest pain or pressure
• New confusion
• Can’t wake up fully
• Bluish lips or face

If you’re infected, symptoms can show up in as few as 2 days or as many as 14. It varies from person to person.

How to protect yourself to get infected by Corona virus

• Wash your hands. Often with soap and water or clean them with an alcohol-based sanitizer. This kills viruses on your hands.
• Practice social distancing.  Because you can have and spread the virus without knowing it, you should stay home as much as possible. If you do have to go out, stay at least 6 feet away from others.
• Cover your nose and mouth in public. It is advised if you are going out to public place you must cover your face with mask.
• Don’t touch your face. Corona viruses can live on surfaces you touch for several hours. If they get on your hands and you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, they can get into your body.
• Clean and disinfect. You can clean first with soap and water, but disinfect surfaces you touch often, like tables, doorknobs, light switches, toilets, faucets, and sinks. Use a mix of household bleach and water (1/3 cup bleach per gallon of water, or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water) or a household cleaner that’s approved to treat Coronavirus.

For any kind of Skin related issued during lockdown period you may contact at KEMPS SKIN Clinic by phone, we will provide you Online Consultation and assist you properly.

How skin aging is related to stress ?

The skin aging is highly complex and the state of mental tension that usually accompanies this process can be the cause of great stress. Those within the aging population who suffer from chronic stress may be susceptible to cellular aging as a result of higher levels of anticipated threats in daily life. Psychological stress has been linked to the stimulation of the autonomic nervous system, renin-angiotensin system and hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal system, contributing to inflammation, oxidative stress and DNA damage that influence all tissues, including the skin. 

If you’re stressed, your skin may suffer, in turn only stressing you out more. Adding aging to the mix can add to the effects on the skin as wrinkles, sagging skin and dark spots and circles start to occur on their own. 

Genetic studies have linked stress to cellular damage through oxidative stress and shortened telomeres.

Skin Aging: Common Signs: Here are the most common signs of stressed out skin.  

Dark circles under your eyes: When your body is under stress, the capillaries under your eyes can break, leaving you with dark circles. Once the stress dissipates, your body can heal. But long-term stress can cause permanent dark circles.

Bags under your eyes: One of the worst side effects of stress is not being able to sleep. When you lose sleep, fluid builds under your eyes, giving your eyes a puffy, tired look. When you do get your sleep, this can be corrected. However, continuous stress makes this unsightly feature permanent.

Wrinkles: When worry and stress have you fixated on certain problems, your brow is constantly furrowed or your mouth remains tight and pursed. If you’re constantly frowning or your mouth is often tight, these stress lines can become permanent.

Skin Aging: The Warning Signs of Stress:

There are many warning signs of stress that are often ignored because we are too caught up in our busy schedules. If you find that your skin is duller than usual and you are suffering from the symptoms below it may be time to take a step back and reassess your routine, schedule and overall health.

Poor sleep: If you’re up most of the night worrying, then you’ll probably feel the effects of it the next day. Constant fatigue from nights of poor sleep is a clear warning signal that your mind is unable to rest due to stress factors.

Gray hairs: Gray hairs can be a sign of natural aging, but it can also be a sign of increased stress. If you’ve never had gray hairs appear and are below the age of 30, it may be a sign worth considering.

Skin rashes: Skin rashes like eczema and hives are pretty strong indicators that your immune system is weakening due to stress or anxiety. If you are not prone to skin rashes, the appearance of one is likely an indicator of stress and skin irritation. There are over-the-counter topical creams and medications that can relieve the itchiness. However, in order to prevent a recurrence it’s important to assess your stress levels.

Body aches: Common warning signs of stress are various body aches. If you feel like you’ve run a marathon or have spent hours in the gym but in reality are just trying to get out of bed in the morning, it’s likely due to stress. Neck and back aches as well as headaches and tense muscles are all reactions to an overworked and tense state of mind.

Rapid heartbeat or chest pains: One of the scariest warning signs of stress are chest pains or a rapid heartbeat as they could both indicate a heart attack. If you experience these pains, it’s important to consult a medical professional. While you may not be having a heart attack, you most certainly are overstressed.

Moments of stress and anxiety are normal in life however; prolonged stress can lead to significant damage to the body, mind and skin. Finding a way to manage it through meditation, exercise and a healthy diet will go a long way in slowing down the aging process and restoring a healthy quality of life.

How to prevent further aging:

Many factors affect how visible your signs of aging will be. Some you can control, and some you cannot.

·         Use sunscreen

·         Make sure you remove all makeup before bed

·         Follow proper sleep  schedule

·         Eat a balanced diet

·         Stay hydrated

·         Get active, Do yoga

·         Stop smoking

·         Practice stress management

For any kind of Skin related issued during lockdown period you may contact at KEMPS SKIN Clinic  by phone, we will provide you Online Consultation and assist you properly.

How to protect your skin in beginning of Summer

Now in India summer is started .Summers can be brutal. When the temperature soars, the heat and humidity can make your already active oil glands hyperactive. You eventually end up with excessive sebum around the T-zone, itchy rashes, sunburn, and premature signs of aging. This is why you need a proper skin care routine as your first line of defense. In this article, we will show you how to take care of your skin and keep it glowing during summer. Keep reading. So, in this hot summer season, let’s discuss skin care tips in summer and summer precautions for skin care.

Tan Protection:

The UV rays of the sun damage the skin. Not just the tan, they tend to cause skin burn and aging starts early and skin cancer, in some cases. We could get tanning lotion at some drugstore and use sunscreen before we move out of our homes. The moisturizers of the self-tanner give us smooth skin. We just want to remove the dry skin to prevent excess colorations, which can be done by exfoliating. So, now we have an even tone! This is you can say the best beauty tips for summer season.

Use sunscreen for safeguard your skin from UV rays

Dermatologists often ask us to use sunscreen before moving out. Not just to prevent tanning but to protect our skin from the UV radiations of the sun. The more SPF we use, the more the UV rays get blocked. The SPF 30 onwards, almost 97% of the harmful radiations gets blocked. When we apply it to the skin, due to the presence of some oxides of zinc and titanium, we get a whitish look. Now for better work, we can for a sunscreen that will block both UV-A and UV-B. But, often we sweat a lot in the hot days. Prolonged sweating can remove the sunscreen applied. So, now get out on summer days too without the fear of getting tanned.

Exfoliation is necessary

Scrubbing prevents blackheads and also uneven tones. Not just scrubs bought but also, the use of natural scrubs can help. Salt and sugar act as natural scrubs. Ever seen the ingredients of the scrubbers? You will find these natural products. Mix sugar with honey and rub it gently on the parts of the skin needed to. It will remove the dirt and impurities. It also prevents the growth of much facial hair.

Protect and nourish skin by Moisturizer

In summer skin also dry. Not just face but hands, feet. Avocado oil, or use some almond oil on the skin to moisturize the skin and nourish it with Vitamin E. Use of too much of chemical products can make skin extra-sensitive. To protect your skin, also, use a hat, umbrellas whenever possible to prevent sunburn. These were the few necessary steps to be taken to take care of the skin.

Eat healthy

Eat healthy food. Skin needs minerals to be flawless. It also needs vitamins. Fruits and vegetables have a lot of those. Eggs, fish, have a lot of protein that will grow collagen fibers and keep the elasticity of skin intact and wrinkles free.

Drink plenty of water

The skin dries in the summer due to the heat of the sun. We keep on sweating in this season. So, we need to drink a lot of water to keep the skin hydrated. We need to have at least 5-6 liters of water, daily. Use cold water to wash face. That will keep the glow of skin intact.

Eat fruits & Salad

As the summer is the season of dryness, we need to have fruits that have more content of water as in cucumber or watermelon which keeps the skin hydrated and are also healthy. A healthy body will give flawless skin too. A fruit face wash has grapes, strawberries, pears. Pasting these and applying it to face or having juice will help. Having salads which will include tomato, carrot, and beetroot will add to the beauty, too.

After taking all the care of the skin, we need to go out and have some fun. Parties dresses they can’t keep waiting so long. So, finally, we have some beauty tips for this summer season.

The sultry summer days are numbered. However, the rashes and patches that your skin develops during this period will stick around for a long time unless you take good care of your skin. These tips and recipes can help restore your skin’s natural balance and keep it well protected in the heat. For more skin related issue you may contact KEMPS Skin Clinic, Vaishali Sec,4 Ghaziabad.