Tamang pangangalaga ng balat, ipinaalala ng PDS kasabay ng paggunita ng National Skin Disease Detection and Prevention Week

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00:00 This week, the National Skin Disease Detection and Prevention Week was held.

00:04 Because of this, various programs were held by the Philippine Dermatological Society

00:09 to prevent the occurrence of skin diseases.

00:12 That's the story of Mark Fetalco.

00:14 Along with the National Skin Disease Detection and Prevention Week,

00:21 an expert reminded us about the proper skin care

00:24 to avoid various diseases.

00:27 According to Dr. Zarla Gulbatico-Flores of the Philippine Dermatological Society,

00:31 one of the most common skin diseases to be monitored,

00:35 especially for teenagers, is acne.

00:38 Based on a study conducted in 2022,

00:40 acne is the leading cause of the most common skin diseases in the country.

00:44 It is followed by dermatophytosis of the skin,

00:47 scabies infestation,

00:48 psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis.

00:51 If they see pimples on their face,

00:55 they should avoid touching them

00:58 or touching them so that they won't have acne scars.

01:01 Or they should avoid trying other skin products

01:06 so that their condition won't get worse.

01:08 Those with symptoms of acne and skin rash were also advised

01:12 to consult a dermatologist immediately.

01:15 For other patients whose skin is very red,

01:18 and it's itchy,

01:20 this may not be the typical allergy that is called

01:24 psoriasis.

01:26 They should consult a dermatologist immediately

01:28 to avoid complications

01:31 like arthritis and other diseases

01:34 that may lead to psoriasis.

01:39 Dr. Flores also reminded us

01:40 to wash our hands regularly

01:42 to avoid getting infected

01:43 and to prevent skin diseases.

01:45 There are also many ways to take care of acne,

01:48 such as washing your face in the morning and at night,

01:51 applying sunscreen on a rainy day,

01:54 applying moisturizer to avoid dry skin,

01:57 reducing stress,

01:59 and having a healthy lifestyle.

02:01 Mana Expert has some advice for self-medicators.

02:04 If you see your neighbors who got better

02:09 and they use strong steroids

02:12 and you apply it on your face,

02:14 eventually, they will give you side effects.

02:18 Meanwhile, as part of Skin Week,

02:21 the Philippine Dermatological Society

02:25 is conducting free skin check-ups and expert advice

02:28 in different parts of the country.

02:31 It targets people deprived of liberty,

02:34 communities, and indigenous communities.

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