Relieving Skin Conditions through Far Infrared Therapy

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A far infrared sauna aids in relieving skin conditions such as the following:

Nettle Rash

Nettle rash (also known as urticaria) is composed of reddish itchy welts or swellings in the skin similar to those resulting from contact with stinging nettle. Urtica is the Latin word for nettle. The rash may vary in shape and size, can be very itchy and usually goes away within 24 hours. Nettle rash may occur repeatedly or as a single episode.

Causes and symptoms – Nettle rash has no known causes but some believe it is due to an allergic reaction. Any of the following may trigger it:

A particular kind of food that causes an allergy. Eggs, nuts, strawberries and seafood are some of the common culprits.
Contact with pollen or fungal spores.
Medicines, most commonly, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antibiotics, and ACE-inhibitors.
Insect bites.
Infections, which may be caused by viruses, parasites or bacteria.
Contact with plants such as stinging nettles.
Contact with animals or creatures, such as stinging jellyfish.
Physical stimuli, such as feeling cold or warm, sunlight, water, sweating or pressure.
Substances, such as perfumes, preservatives, colorings, nickel or tar.

The rash itself is due to a local build up of an excessive amount of fluid in the skin (oedema). In severe cases this may be followed by swelling in other parts of the body as well.

Symptoms of Nettle Rash

Nettle rash usually starts out as an itchy spot on the skin. After a few minutes the weals develop into areas of reddish blisters of varying sizes. The rash usually lasts for about two to three hours and can then disappear only to return in a different place.

Relieving Skin Conditions

Saunas can help improve clogged pores due to makeup.

Poor skin tone is restored to a more youthful level.

Scars and pain from burns or wounds are decreased in severity and extent. Throughout Asia infrared therapy is used in burn units.

Lacerations (cuts and scrapes) heal quicker and with less pain and scarring.

Relieving skin conditions with those who suffer from Acne. Clogged pores that have not been functioning in years have been seen to open after 3-4 treatments of far infrared treatments. Old makeup debris are forced out and it helps loosens dead outer skin. The sauna helps clear acne and blackheads especially in teenagers.

Body odor: It reduced body odor in workers exposed to odorous chemicals. It does this by improving the function of the skin (a huge organ) which helps eliminate offensive body odor.

Relieving Skin Conditions such as Eczema and Psoriasis

Eczema, which is inflammation of the epidermis or skin causes dryness and recurring skin rashes which are characterized by one or more of these symptoms: redness, skin edema (swelling), itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. Areas of temporary skin discoloration may appear and are sometimes due to healed lesions, although scarring is rare.

Psoriasis is a non-contagious disorder which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites and takes on a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area including the scalp and genitals. In contrast to eczema, psoriasis is more likely to be found on the extensor aspect of the joint.

Those with these conditions have responded extremely well to infrared treatments.

Relieving skin conditions such as sunburns – “Infrared is the only antidote to excessive ultraviolet radiation,” according to the 9th edition of the Clayton’s Electrotherapy.

Far infrared treatments are known to aid in relieving skin conditions related to Keloids. Keloids are scar tissue that has grown beyond the boundary of the normal skin. In almost all cases, they appear as irregular, large skin folds that continue to enlarge with time. Keloids have been known to grow at a reduced rate to those prove to their development.

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