Vigour – Health and Sports Nutrition

A sore is a bleb, lesion or bump that causes itching, inflammation, redness and pain. It might appear anywhere on your body and is often filled with serous fluid. The sore may be quite hard to the touch; however it softens and starts bleeding after a few days of its occurrence. Many sores take a much longer time to heal.

There are numerous factors that may lead to the formation of sores. They include viral infections, allergic reactions, eczema, insect bites, extended bed rest, leukaemia, diabetes, and skin cancer. The herpes simplex virus causes sores on the genitals, fingers and mouth.

There are several treatments that can be used to reduce the symptoms of sores. They include topical treatments such as ointments or creams applied directly on the sores, over the counter medications in the form of pills and application of skin protectants or a sunscreen-containing lip balm. It is important to remember that the treatment will vary with the underlying cause.

There are numerous brands on the market that help relieve the symptoms associated with sores. Nelsons Calendula Cream is a popular brand that is used to treat sore and rough skin. It is prepared from the Calendula plant, also known as “Marigold”. Calendula exhibits anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and is well known for its healing properties. It is a soothing multi-purpose skin cream that helps treat rough skin and blebs. Apply the Nelsons Calendula Cream to the affected area and rub in lightly. If you are pregnant always consult a doctor before using this product.

Skin abscess, also known as boils, is a localized infection of the skin that starts as a hard, reddened area. Over time, the affected area becomes larger in size because it is filled with infection-fighting white blood cells that your immune system sends via the bloodstream to fight localized infection deep in the skin. This collection of bacteria, proteins and white blood cells is known as puss.

The centre of the abscess softens and pus forms a head, which is spontaneously drained out through the head of the boil. Skin abscess mostly occurs after a minor injury, folliculitis or bacterial infection. Symptoms include induration (hardening of skin), swelling, domed nodule, skin lesion, closed sore, redness, and warm affected area. In some cases, one might experience chills or fever.

Treatment includes a combination of oral antibiotics and moist heat treatment to control the infection and speed healing. Make sure that you do not squeeze on the boil; otherwise it may lead to “seeding” of infection (spread of infection to other locations).

In order to maintain the health of your skin, make sure that you use a dietary supplement which helps promote healthy skin. BioCare DermaGuard Complex Skin Health Complex contains antioxidants such as vitaflavan, lycopene, vitamins A, B6 and folic acid, zinc with dandelion, burdock, sarsaparilla and nettle in its formulation. Not only does this supplement help maintain cell growth and healthy skin, but it also enhances body’s toxin natural elimination processes and maintains healthy blood and lymph. Moreover, it also helps maintain the integrity of the microcirculation.