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April 5th, 2011Bad Breath (Halitosis)
February 2nd, 2011Research shows that up to 50 per cent of people suffer from bad breath at some point in their lives.
In this article:
What is bad breath?
Effect on your life
Advice & Support
Symptoms
Treatments
Causes
How Chemist Online can help
What is bad breath?
Bad breath is a condition where you have an unpleasant smell from your mouth which is noticeable not only to yourself but also to others whenever you speak, yawn, kiss or simply breathe out.
While it’s true that we are all prone to suffering from bad breath first thing in the morning due to saliva drying up as we sleep, bad breath as an actual medical condition is where your breath’s odour is so severe that it impacts upon your daily life and becomes an embarrassing complaint. That said, in some cases sufferers have bad breath but are oblivious to the fact. This is usually because they are so used to the smell of their own bodies.
Symptoms
The main symptoms of bad breath are a dry mouth and teeth; thick saliva and a constant need to clear your throat; mucous or a burning tongue; a constant sour taste which can also seem metallic in your mouth; and also a white coating on the tongue. All this can result in a fruity smell coming from your mouth; a fishy type of smell; and, in the severest of conditions, a faeces-like smell which can result in people backing away from you or turning their heads away.
Causes
Bad breath is usually caused by gum disease, cavities, smoking, sulphur-producing bacteria in the tongue and throat, poor oral hygiene, alcohol, foods high in protein, sugar or acid, and where the sufferer is also afflicted with an acid reflux condition (GORD).
Effect on your life
Bad breath can impact upon a person’s self-esteem and self-confidence, leading them to avoid many social occasions and also things like close contact both at work and at home. Many sufferers tell of developing a social inferiority complex due to the suspicion that their work colleagues and friends may be commenting upon their appalling breath behind their backs.
Treatments
Good oral hygiene is usually the key to tackling bad breath and reducing its symptoms. This can include things like regularly flossing and brushing the teeth, as well as using mouthwashes and toothpastes which are formulated to be particularly effective. If you find that over-the-counter remedies are not effective for you, then make an appointment with your doctor. He or she may prescribe a course of antibiotics which may help to reduce the development of the sulphur-producing bacteria in your mouth, tongue and throat.
How Chemist Online can help
We have a range of products available which can help you to relieve the symptoms of bad breath such as Aquafresh Mouthwash Extreme Clean which is a purifying mouthwash with a multi-active formula to help significantly freshen breath. We also recommend Listerine Coolmint Mouthwash which is specially formulated to kill the germs that cause bad breath, plaque, and gum disease.
Advice & Support
Online forum for bad breath sufferers
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This information and advice is not intended to replace the advice of your GP or chemist. Chemist Online is also not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based upon the content of the Chemist Online website. Chemist Online is also not liable for the contents of any external internet sites listed, nor does it endorse any commercial product or service mentioned or advised on any of the sites.
Acne
February 2nd, 2011Acne is a common skin condition that can affect children, teenagers and even mature adults.
In this article:
What is acne?
Diagnosis
How Chemist Online can help
Symptoms
Effect on your life
Advice & Support
Causes
Treatments
What is acne?
Acne (or acne vulgaris) is the medical term for spots. As well as on the face, acne can appear on the arms, neck, chest and back, and also behind the ears and in the groin area. It is one of the most common skin conditions and can affect people of all ages. The spots can be large, red and sore and usually appear during puberty (between the ages 12 and 14). Unfortunately, even after acne has cleared up, it can leave scarring and pockmarks to the skin.
Symptoms
The main symptoms of acne include red inflamed spots, blackheads, white heads, greasy skin, spots with pus in them and painful spots deep within the skin.
As well as being unsightly, acne can be sore and painful.
Causes
Acne is usually caused by an overproduction of sebum in the sebaceous glands in the skin. Sebum is an oily liquid that the sebaceous gland produces and which passes through hair follicles to the skin’s outer surface (the epidermis). When your pores block up with grease this can result in red spots and blackheads.
Acne is not caused through people not washing properly or through being dirty. That said, there are lots of facial washes you can buy to help improve your skin’s condition.
Diagnosis
You can make a simple self-diagnosis of mild acne and then try to treat the condition at home yourself through buying over-the-counter products. But if your acne is severe, then go to your GP who will carry out a diagnosis by making a short, simple inspection of your skin. You may be referred to a dermatologist.
Effect on your life
Acne can have a negative impact upon your self-esteem and self-confidence, with many sufferers reporting feelings of social inferiority and general insecurity about their appearance and also their ability to participate in everyday life. In fact, many dermatologists and social psychologists worldwide agree that, compared to acne, there is no other single condition which can cause such psychological trauma.
Treatments
If you find facial washes are not sufficient, your GP may prescribe an antibiotic cream which you can use each day. If this is not successful you may be prescribed antibiotic tablets for a couple of months. The good news is that, six months after completing the course of antibiotics, most people can be clear of acne for the rest of their lives.
How Chemist Online can help
We have available a range of products which can help you to achieve clearer skin, such as Clearasil Stay Clear Daily Scrub specially developed for daily use to help clear and prevent breakouts leaving your skin clearer. We can also recommend Clearasil Pore Purifying Wipes are disposable and contain a deep cleansing formula that effectively removes dirt, oil and make-up in one quick easy step.
Advice & Support
Acne Help
E-mail: help@acnehelp.org.uk
Website: www.acnehelp.org.uk
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This information and advice is not intended to replace the advice of your GP or chemist. Chemist Online is also not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based upon the content of the Chemist Online website. Chemist Online is also not liable for the contents of any external internet sites listed, nor does it endorse any commercial product or service mentioned or advised on any of the sites.
Bio Oil – All sizes
January 27th, 2011We currently have all 3 sizes of Bio Oil including value double and triple packs. All in stock available for next day delivery.
Prescriptions
January 19th, 2011Chemist Online are pleased to release our new prescription services.
Whether you have a NHS Prescription or a Private Prescription you can be assured of a speedy, secure and discreet service direct to your door.
Our NHS Prescription Service will store your details for later use making it easy to get further prescriptions or repeat prescriptions.
We have also started selling lifestyle medicines to anybody that has a Private Prescription, simply select your medicine, confirm you have a private prescription then complete your transaction. Once you send the prescription to our Free Post address we will dispense the medicine via next day delivery.
New website launched
January 14th, 2011After months in planning and development we are pleased to launch the new Chemist Online Website.
The site consists of 12 shops to help you navigate easily. The new menu allows you to navigate easily and quickly to any part of the site.
We hope you like it, happy shopping.
