Laaste kans vir Ma en Dogter / Ouma en Kleinkind

Vandag is die laaste kans vir inskrywings vir Yourcity se Ma en Dogter / Ouma en Kleinkind van die jaar kompetisie.

Inskrywings sluit amptelik die 16de September en geen laat inskrywings sal aanvaar word nie. Daar is groot pryse op die spel vir die gelukkige Ma en Dogter / Ouma en Kleinkind wat as die wenners van die Yourcity Ma en Dogter / Ouma en Kleinkind van die Jaar kompetisie gaan wegstap.

Die pryse sluit in: ‘n naweek verblyf by die eksklusiewe St. Andrews gastehuis, ‘n sonsondergang vleigtuig rit oor Klerksdorp, ‘n gim kontrak van Servaas Gym, eetbewyse van Nando’s & Fausto’s, gesigsbehandeling van Inge de Beaute, haarbehandeling van Charlies Angel’s, Naelversorging van The Art Of Beauty en ook kontant beborg deur die City Council of Klerksdorp.

Alle inskrywings word genooi om saam Yourcity en St. Andrews Gastehuis ‘n gesseligheid bytewoon, waar die wenners aangekondig sal word. Die aankondiging van wenners asook prysoorhandeling sal die 29ste September om 16:30 vir 17:00 by St.Andrews plaas vind. Almal is welkom om die aand te kom genie wat geborg word deur Yourcity en St. Andrews Gastehuis.

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Athlete’s Foot

Definition

Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that causes red, dry, flaking skin, sometimes accompanied by pain or itching. The condition usually occurs between the toes or on the soles or sides of the feet. In its acute stage, the infected foot exhibits blisters that itch or “weep.”

Athlete’s Foot can spread to the toenails, causing chronic fungal infections. Often when a patient thinks the feet are only dry and cracking, Athlete’s Foot is responsible for the problem.

Cause

Fungal infections like Athlete’s Foot are often contracted in showers, gyms, dressing rooms, swimming pool lockers, or other warm, damp areas where fungus can thrive. The name of the condition comes from the fact that athletes spend the most time in these environments and therefore are at a higher risk of fungal infection.

Once fungal spores are present on the feet, they can enter fissures or sores and remain there to spread, unless the feet are carefully washed and thoroughly dried after exposure.

Athlete’s Foot can spread from the toes to the toenails. If the patient touches or scratches the infection and then touches other parts of the body, the fungus can spread to fingernails or other parts of the body, including the groin or underarms.

Like any foot condition, Athlete’s Foot is of special concern to people with diabetes and compromised immune systems who are more susceptible to developing infections that can lead to serious medical problems.

Treatment and Prevention

Vigilant foot hygiene can prevent Athlete’s Foot.

Daily washing of the feet with soap and water followed by thorough drying, especially between the toes, is important. Wearing dry, airy shoes and socks, not borrowing footwear from others, avoiding tight hosiery and using foot powder all help to keep the feet dry and infection-free. When using public showers or pool areas it is a good idea to wear protective shoes.

Once an infection has occurred, it is important to see a doctor, have the problem diagnosed correctly, and treat it promptly. Fungal infections can be stubborn and difficult to treat, and can become chronic.

Treatment plans include prescription antifungal medications, either topical or oral, and continued attention to keeping the feet clean and dry.

Continue to consult with your foot doctor until the problem is eradicated.

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Summer without the Sunburn

Exactly what does the sun do to the skin? There are 2 forms of ultraviolet (UV) rays produced by the sun that can be harmful. The first is UVB, the light that actually causes the sunburn, redness, blistering and pain we are all familiar with. But UVA is equally dangerous to our skin. It is a longer wavelength capable of penetrating deeper into the skin, and causing damage that leads to the development of skin cancer and aging skin changes (aka wrinkles).

Common sense tells us that the sun is strongest during the hours of 12-3pm (or 1-4 pm for those on Daylight Savings Time). If you are able to alter your schedule, skip the pool or the beach for some other activity during that time. Such a simple change can make a huge difference in limiting your exposure to UV light.

There are many prescription medications that can cause increased sun sensitivity. While there is no guarantee that you are going to fry if exposed to the sun, it is important to take a proactive approach to avoiding sunburn. Medicines that fall into this category include tetracyclines, thiazides, methotrexate, oral vitamin A derivatives such as Accutane and Soriatane, topical vitamin A products such as Retin A, etc., topical glycolic acids and retinols. Use common sense and pay attention to what your skin is doing while out in the sun and wear sunscreen. Just because you are on one of these medications doesn’t automatically mean you have to stop or use a substitute during the summer.

Reapply your sunscreen when you get out of the water. Contrary to whatever label yoúre reading, there is no such thing as a waterproof sunscreen. And dońt forget to reapply your sunscreen every 2 hours when yoúre outdoors. The heat and humidity cause you to sweat your sunscreen off.

Come in out of the sun when you first start to notice your skin getting pink. Paying attention to what your skin is telling you will go a long way to avoiding ruining a highly anticipated trip or weekend.

Wear clothing! How simple is that? For all of us who strip down during the summer to skimpy little outfits or for those men who don’t seem to own a shirt during the summertime, it is important to apply sunscreen with a minimum broad spectrum SPF 15 to all of that exposed skin. The light isn’t going to hit just your face and ignore your belly, after all. And remember, cloth only has an SPF of 4, so while it may help cut down on getting sunburned, it isn’t protecting against those UVA rays.

FEEL THE BURN, OUCH!

You just know when you have gotten burned. The skin becomes exquisitely tender to the touch. A sunburn can show up as late as 24-48 hours after the initial exposure, which surprises many people.

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