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The World Health Organization in London had issued a global alert on Monday for a new SARS-like respiratory virus which left a man from Qatar critically ill in a London hospital and killed at least one more in Saudi Arabia. The 49-year-old Qatari was admitted to an intensive care unit in Doha on September 7 suffering from acute respiratory infection and kidney failure before being transferred to Britain by air ambulance on September 11, the WHO said. A Saudi Arabian national died earlier this year from a virtually identical virus, the WHO said, while Saudi medical authorities said they were investigating other possible cases of the disease. The WHO confirmed the illness was in the coronavirus family but was not SARS, or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, which swept out of China in 2003, killing more than 800 people worldwide. “This is a new virus,” WHO spokesman Gregory Hartl told AFP. “We haven’t heard of any more new cases. We don’t have an appreciation of how widespr

There are different ways to  escape the ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Here are some;  Avoid sun exposure. the sun's rays are strongest between 10 am to 2 pm. Avoid reflected sunlight from sand, pavements, or snow. Apply sunscreen with sun protection of at least SPF 15 (Sun Protection Factor). This should be repeated throughout the day if exposure is continuous.  Use sunscreens with prolonged exposure to artificial light source such as fluorescent lamps, welding arcs, cold quartz or bactericidal lamps. Wear protective clothing to reduce skin absorption of the radiation. smoke and smog in large cities only partially screens UVB rays so you have to be protected.

The following are some of the procedures on how to care for atopic skin; Keep environment temperature constant Wear absorbent and non-irritating clothing (cotton) Use bland soap for laundry and rinse well Keep skin moist and supple Apply emollients or medicated creams immediately after bathing Frequent application of creams to soothe and protect the skin Adequate rest and relaxation are important positive outlook and emotional stability are essential

Here are the different causes of allergies. Allergens that you Inhale House dust mites Cockroaches Pets Pollens from trees, grasses, and weeds Mold spores Dusts and fumes at work Allergens that you Swallow or Eat

Eliminate and control house dust through the following process, Keep the room of the allergy sufferer dust-free. Encase mattresses and pillows with soft plastic or use washable foams. Wash bed linens weekly in hot water. Remove stuffed toys or any dust collecting playthings. Do not store items under the beds. Keep furry pets away from the house. Remove rugs and carpets. Use damp cloth or damp mop after sweeping or vacuuming.

What you need to do if you have Psoriasis, here it is; Remember that psoriasis is a treatable disease. Get 20-30 minutes exposure to sunlight regularly. Use emollients or moisturizers liberally. Bath in a coal tar bath at bedtime. Scrub scales off gently using a stiff brush. For scalp care, use coal tar shampoo. For nail care, remove debris under the nails gently and apply steroid cream. For psoriatic arthritis, splints and warm compress can be applied to affected joints.

What you must know to prevent and cure Acne. Hot, humid environment may clog sebaceous gland opening. Sun exposure can cause acne eruption. Sunscreen can cause comedones due to their heavy cream content. Oily or greasy cosmetics and hair treatments can exacerbate acne. Certain medicines like steroids, Vitamin B12, INH, and iodides can trigger acne formation. Acute, stressful situation can cause acne flare ups.