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01/08/2021

1. Delta is more contagious than the other virus strains.
Delta is the name for the B.1.617.2. variant, a SARS-CoV-2 mutation that originally surfaced in India. The first Delta case was identified in December 2020, and the strain spread rapidly, soon becoming the dominant strain of the virus in both India and then Great Britain. By the end of July, Delta was the cause of more than 80% of new U.S. COVID-19 cases, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called this version of the virus “the fastest and fittest.” The CDC labeled Delta as “a variant of concern,” using a designation also given to the Alpha strain that first appeared in Great Britain, the Beta strain that first surfaced in South Africa, and the Gamma strain identified in Brazil. (The new naming conventions for the variants were established by the WHO as an alternative to numerical names.)

“It’s actually quite dramatic how the growth rate will change,” says Dr. Wilson, commenting on Delta's spread in the U.S. in June. Delta was spreading 50% faster than Alpha, which was 50% more contagious than the original strain of SARS-CoV-2, he says. “In a completely unmitigated environment—where no one is vaccinated or wearing masks—it’s estimated that the average person infected with the original coronavirus strain will infect 2.5 other people,” Dr. Wilson says. “In the same environment, Delta would spread from one person to maybe 3.5 or 4 other people.”

“Because of the math, it grows exponentially and more quickly,” he says. “So, what seems like a fairly modest rate of infectivity can cause a virus to dominate very quickly.”

01/08/2021

Kids and young people are a concern as well. “A recent study from the United Kingdom showed that children and adults under 50 were 2.5 times more likely to become infected with Delta,” says Dr. Yildirim. And so far, no vaccine has been approved for children 5 to 12 in the U.S., although the U.S. and a number of other countries have either authorized vaccines for adolescents and young children or are considering them.

05/01/2021

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01The Coronavirus (CoV) is a large virus family with 7 known types.
02Coronavirus got its name from the Latin word corona which means ‘crown’ or ‘halo.’
03As a zoonotic virus, CoV can be transmitted among animals and people.
04Coronavirus infections are rampant in the fall or winter seasons.
05For now, the only treatment options for CoV patients are supportive care and symptom relief.

29/12/2020

Laser and medicine treatment now available for acne

29/12/2020

Genetics is the primary cause of acne in 80% of cases.[2] The role of diet and cigarette smoking in the condition is unclear, and neither cleanliness nor exposure to sunlight appears to play a part.[2][13][14] In both sexes, hormones called androgens appear to be part of the underlying mechanism, by causing increased production of sebum.[5] Another common factor is the excessive growth of the bacterium Cutibacterium acnes, which is present on the skin.[15]

Treatments for acne are available, including lifestyle changes, medications, and medical procedures. Eating fewer simple carbohydrates such as sugar may minimize the condition.[7] Treatments applied directly to the affected skin, such as azelaic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and salicylic acid, are commonly used.[8] Antibiotics and retinoids are available in formulations that are applied to the skin and taken by mouth for the treatment of acne.[8] However, resistance to antibiotics may develop as a result of antibiotic therapy.[16] Several types of birth control pills help against acne in women.[8] Medical professionals typically reserve isotretinoin pills for severe acne, due to greater potential side effects.[8][17] Early and aggressive treatment of acne is advocated by some in the medical community to decrease the overall long-term impact on individuals.[4]

In 2015, acne affected approximately 633 million people globally, making it the eighth-most common disease worldwide.[9][18] Acne commonly occurs in adolescence and affects an estimated 80–90% of teenagers in the Western world.[19][20][21] Some rural societies report lower rates of acne than industrialized ones.[21][22] Children and adults may also be affected before and after puberty.[23] Although acne becomes less common in adulthood, it persists in nearly half of affected people into their twenties and thirties, and a smaller group continues to have difficulties in their forties.[2]

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Early next year, dermatologists could have an exciting new acne drug to add to their arsenal of treatment options. Winlevi is a first-of-its-kind topical cream that was officially approved at the end of August by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in patients 12 years and older. The acne treatment is expected to be available at the beginning of 2021.

"Other commonly used acne medications include topical antibiotics and topical retinoids, but Winlevi, also called Clascoterone Cream 1%, is different in that it is the only topical medication that targets the androgen receptors in the skin," says board-certified dermatologist and founder of Eternal Dermatology, Ife Rodney. "The result is less sebum production and oil buildup."

Androgens are hormones that are responsible for driving sebum production and inflammation — both of which are leading causes of acne. According to a press release from Cassiopea, the pharmaceutical company behind the development of Winlevi, the drug's active ingredient, clascoterone, "acts by limiting the effects of these hormones," which thereby leads to fewer breakouts.

In clinical trials conducted by Cassiopea, Winlevi demonstrated a reduction in acne lesions and was well-tolerated when applied to the skin twice a day. The most common side effect, which occurred in 7 to 12 percent of patients, was mild erythema — aka reddening of the skin. (Other potential side effects include burning, itching, and peeling.)

"As with other topical acne medications, [Winlevi] may cause redness, dryness, and irritation of the skin," confirms Rodney. "You should also be careful to not apply it to very large areas of the skin or for long periods of time, as this may increase the risk of internal side effects, like hormonal imbalance."

New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Shari Marchbein tells Allure she's excited to try Winlevi and add it to her treatment armamentarium. That being said, she doesn't believe it'll be a complete cure-all.

"I feel it will work best as an additional treatment option in a comprehensive routine but, not necessarily as monotherapy," she says. "I also do not feel this will substitute for oral medications that mediate hormones, like Spironolactone."

Needless to say, this is definitely promising news for skin-care experts and those with acne alike.

More on acne:

How to Identify and Find the Best Treatment for Every Kind of Acne
Stress Acne Is Real — and Why You May Be Breaking Out Right Now
The Best Acne Kits for Clearing Up Breakouts, According to Dermatologists
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Slide 1 of 10: Here's the lowdown on how to subscribe to Allure's print edition for more beauty routines, recommendations, and features. It's pretty safe to say that scalp problems of any nature (itchiness, flaking, and the like), are highly annoying to anyone suffering from them. But scalp psoriasis — a common condition characterized by thick, red scaly patches of skin that can cover the entire scalp and be chronic — is arguably the most painful and inconvenient of them all. Scalp psoriasis treatment often comes in the form of oils, steroid solutions, and even ointments, but basic care for it starts in the shower with the shampoo you use. Those battling scalp psoriasis want to aim for a formula that simultaneously sloughs away flakes as it soothes irritation. New York City-based dermatologist and founder of Smarter Skin Dermatology, Sejal Shah, says that you should look for a shampoo comprised of ingredients such as salicylic acid and coal tar, the latter of which is a dark liquid that's a by-product of the production of coke and coal gas from coal and is used in medications to treat psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. It may sound scary, but dermatologists say it significantly helps to slow down the rapid growth of skin cells while reducing inflammation. Ahead, find Shah's favorite shampoo picks for scalp psoriasis, as well as other expert recommendations. All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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It's pretty safe to say that scalp problems of any nature (itchiness, flaking, and the like), are highly annoying to anyone suffering from them. But scalp psoriasis — a common condition characterized by thick, red scaly patches of skin that can cover the entire scalp and be chronic — is arguably the most painful and inconvenient of them all. Scalp psoriasis treatment often comes in the form of oils, steroid solutions, and even ointments, but basic care for it starts in the shower with the shampoo you use.

Those battling scalp psoriasis want to aim for a formula that simultaneously sloughs away flakes as it soothes irritation. New York City-based dermatologist and founder of Smarter Skin Dermatology, Sejal Shah, says that you should look for a shampoo comprised of ingredients such as salicylic acid and coal tar, the latter of which is a dark liquid that's a by-product of the production of coke and coal gas from coal and is used in medications to treat psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. It may sound scary, but dermatologists say it significantly helps to slow down the rapid growth of skin cells while reducing inflammation. Ahead, find Shah's favorite shampoo picks for scalp psoriasis, as well as other expert recommendations.

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