Experience Dermcare ,you can indulge with a relaxing and therapeutic facials, or retreat to our luxurious spa for a soothing massage that will stimulate your body’s own healing process skin, hair, and wellness centers.

Come to Dermcare Professional Skin, Hair and Spa, your trusted partner for more than 20 years now.

Love the unique Dermcare touch and pampering.

Dermcare / Dermcare Luxe branches are:

CUBAO BRANCH
ARANETA CENTER 3rd Floor, Farmers Plaza, (across LTO Center)
Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City.Tel. No. 913-4798

MALATE AREA:
TAFT G/F Cuevas Tower, Pedro Gil St. cor. Taft Ave., (back of Petron , beside 7-Eleven)
Malate, Manila.?Tel. No. 522-1112

Dermcare Luxe The Block
5^th Flr The Block, SM city North EDSA, North Ave.,Quezon City

PACO #19 JCS Bldg., Paz St., Paco Manila.Tel. No. 484-7174

ALABANG
G/L Starmall Alabang, South ?Superhighway, Alabang, ?Muntinlupa City?.Tel. No. 842-8461

EDSA CENTRAL
2nd Floor New Edsa Central Mall, Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City.Tel. No. 637-8930

GLOBE TELECOM PLAZA ?Upper G/F Tower 1, Unit 17A, Globe Telecom Plaza, Pioneer cor. Madison Sts., Mandaluyong City.?Tel. No. 974-2008

NOVALICHES
G/F Francisco Bldg., 947 Quirino Highway, Novaliches, Quezon City.(Beside Mercury Drug)
Tel. No. 937-0958

SM FAIRVIEW
Basement Level, SM City Fairview Annex 2 Quirino Highway cor. Regalado Ave.,
Quezon City?.Tel. No. 417-1936

TUTUBAN
2nd Floor Centermall I, Tutuban Center, C.M. Recto Manila (Across SOGO Furniture) ?
Tel. No. 484-7168

ZAPOTE
Jollibee Arcade, Zapote, Las Piñas.?Tel. No. 484-7173

Call the numbers and ask about the services and  clinic hours of physicians -dermatologist.

Breaking New Grounds through Prostate Cancer Risk Reduction

There are several famous men who had prostate cancer. Here in the Philippines, the Honorable Raul Roco, succumb to prostate cancer in 2005 at the age of 64.

Prostate gland is found only in males. The prostate gland encircles the upper part of the urethra and lies below the neck of the bladder. It secretes a thin, milky alkaline fluid containing high levels of zinc, calcium, citric acid, and acid phosphatase. This fluid protects the sperm fro the acidic environment of the vagina and the male urethra. When a portion of the prostate enlarges, it may impinge upon the flow of urine.

Prostate cancer is the fourth leading cause of Cancer in the Philippines among males. Among the risk factors for developing prostate cancer are, race, ethnicity, family history (if your father has it, you are more prone to have it), age (>50), lifestyle (diet, smoking, alcohol drinking), chronic diseases (obesity, diabetes). An elevated Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA, a laboratory test), increases the risk of developing prostate cancer.

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GlaxoSmithKline  has launched the new indication for Dutasteride, a drug approved by the local Food and Drug Administration, on its use for the reduction of in the risk of prostate cancer by 23 % overall.

“ Fight prostate cancer before it even start”, as the battle cry of GSK in bringing a medicine that is affordable to Filipinos to improve their chances of protecting themselves against this deadly cancer. Dutasteride, a new weapon to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

If you have prostate gland health concerns, visit your Urologist for further information about Dutasteride, for proper assessment and treatment.

Nursing case presentation by student nurses is an effective tool in acquiring knowledge about  diseases, enhances critical thinking, practices their ability to apply the nursing process and improves their communication skills.

A very important component of a nursing case presentation is the collection of data about the client both subjective and objective. This means a thorough Nursing Health history, physical assessment and the results of laboratory test and diagnostic procedures.

Here is an outline on how to go about your nursing case presentation.

I.  Nursing Health History

• Biographic Data
• Chief Complaint (Chief Complaint may be different from reason for visit) Reason for Visit (reason the patient states for seeking care)
• History of the Present Illness
• Past history
  • General state of health
  • childhood illnesses
  • Immunizations
  • adult illnesses
  • psychiatric illness
  • operations
  • injuries
  • hospitalizations
  • current medications
  • Allergies
• Family History of Illness
  • the age and health or age and cause of death of each immediate family member
  • the occurrence within the family of any of the following conditions ( diabetes, TB. heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, kidney disease, cancer arthritis, anemia, mental patient
• Menstrual and Obstetric History (if applicable)
• Lifestyle/ Activities of Daily Living
• Social Data
• Psychological Data

II.     Patterns of Functioning /Gordon’s Functional Health Pattern
III.     Physical Assessment
IV.     Laboratory/ Diagnostic Examination Results
V.     Medications. IV infusions, Blood Transfusions, treatments given
VI.     Review of Systems
VII.     Anatomy and Physiology
Review of the organ system and its function related to illness of the client
VIII.     Pathophysiology of the disease
IX.     Prioritized List of Nursing problems
X.     Nursing Care Plan
XI.     Discharge Plan

If you need help about your nursing case presentation, you can leave a comment on this blog. Hope this guide will help you my dear students!

I have been a user of Rexona products since I was in high school. I am glad the New Rexona Naturals Antiperspirant is now in the market. Rexona Naturals Antiperspirant has natural ingredients, so that my delicate underarm skin gets nourished and revitalized even as it stays dry for 24 hours straight.

Its new formulation contains bioprotection, from sunflower seed oil, a natural ingredient that keeps skin healthy and vibrant,it has also vitamin E and omega 6 fatty acids.

With the type of activities that I do and hormonal effects on my sweat production, I will surely need Rexona Naturals Antiperspirant to keep free from harsh chemicals and unpleasant odor from sweat. Just a tip, you may want to apply it on other parts of the body that has excessive sweating, it works too. Anything that has moisture harbors microorganism and the presence of bacteria in the sweat produces an unpleasant body odor.

To celebrate the launching of Rexona Naturals a groundbreaking, earth-loving Facebook application that allows people to grow real and live plants straight from their computer was set-up.

Users can water these plants, fertilize them, play music to them, even trim off dead leaves, remove caterpillars and release butterflies. All they have to do is click on the corresponding buttons and a gardener will execute the commands as viewed through live streaming videos.

Use Rexona Naturals Antiperspirant and let your skin breathe starting today.

DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER

• is an acute infectious disease manifested initially with fever.

Transmission

Aedes aegypti, the transmitter of the disease, is a daybiting mosquito which lays eggs in clear and stagnant water found in flower vases, cans, rain barrels,old rubber tires, etc. The adult mosquitoes rest in dark places of the house.

Signs and Symptoms

• Sudden onset of high fever which may last 2 to 7 days.
• Joint & muscle pain and pain behind the eyes.
• Weakness
• Skin rashes – maculopapular rash or red tiny spots on the skin called petechiae
• Nosebleeding when fever starts to subside
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting of coffee-colored matter
• Dark-colored stools

Prevention and Control
• Cover water drums and water pails at all times to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
• Replace water in flower vases once a week.
• Clean all water containers once a week. Scrub the sides well to remove eggs of mosquitoes sticking to the sides.
• Clean gutters of leaves and debris so that rain water will not collect as breeding places of mosquitoes.
• Old tires used as roof support should be punctured or cut to avoid accumulation of water.
• Collect and dispose all unusable tin cans, jars, bottles and other items that can collect and hold water.

Note: from HEALTH ADVISORY . National Center for Health Promotion. National Center for Disease Prevention and Control

For more health advisories visit alagangnars.com

UPDATE:

As of September 1, 2010, the DOH reported 62,503 Dengue cases with 465 deaths recorded..

Secretary of HEALTH Dr Enrique Ona said that instead of confining patients in a hospital facility, parents and caregivers can practice the D.E.N.G.U.E. strategy. D.E.N.G.U.E. stands for D – daily monitoring of patient’s status, E – encourage intake of oral fluids like oresol, water, juices, etc, N – note any dengue warning signs like persistent vomiting and bleeding, G – give paracetamol for fever and NOT aspirin, because aspirin induces bleeding, U – use mosquito nets and E – early consultation is advised for any warning signs.

Waterless Metro-Manila

Ninety seven percent of the water supply for Metro-Manila comes directly from Angat Dam, with the 3 to 4 % supplied by ground water from deep wells. The worst has come, water in Angat Dam is at 157.7 meters, 22 meters below the critical level.

The lowest water level recorded in Angat Dam happened in 1998, was 158.15 meters. In 1998, the customer base was only 3.3 million, in 2010, there are approximately 6.1 million. Demand for water has been high because of commercialization and the proliferation of condominiums and subdivisions.

The hardest hit areas are the ones serviced by Maynilad Water, one of the two water concessionaires; the other one is Manila Water. Maynilad water service area covers the West Zone. These areas include: Caloocan, Las Piñas, Malabon, Manila, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Pasay, Parañaque, Valenzuela, parts of Quezon City, a part of Makati, Cavite City, and the municipalities of Rosario, Imus, Noveleta, Bacoor, and Kawit in Cavite.

Metro Manila residents are experiencing six-hour water service reductions. The said water service reductions will last until July 23, or perhaps until water levels in Angat Dam return to its normal levels. Maybe we need another “Ondoy” to fill the Angat Dam to its normal level.

What I am afraid about this development would be the implications on health. Will our water be safe for drinking? That can mean surge of diarrheal diseases, if water is not handled in a sanitary manner. People will stock water in containers, and Dengue mosquito loves clear stagnant water as their breeding ground. Dengue cases in Metro Manila have increased in the last six months. In addition, hand washing is the standard way of preventing any infection.

The clear view is we have to make a remedy now, because water demand by 2016, will be enormous. We all have to do our share, water is life!

Some tips to remember when applying acne medication:

Applying acne medications may sometimes cause slight irritation such as dryness, burning and tightness of the skin. However, this is normal and related to its active ingredients. A remedy would be to apply the acne medication one at a time, or every other day until the skin gets use to it. Applying a light moisturizer in the morning can help.

If the acne medication is cream  or gel based, just squeeze a pea size to your fingertip. This is sufficient enough to cover the entire face. But be sure to avoid applying around the yes and lips because these are very sensitive areas wherein the skin is thin. These are medications you are using so reactions can happen if you apply too much.

Clean the face properly. If you wear make-up such as foundation or concealers, be sure to use a make-up remover (cream or lotion based), wash the face gently with mild cleanser and pat dry, do not rub the face nor use hand towels. The face should be clean and dry; residue make-up acts like a barrier so absorption of the medication will be lesser, thereby makes it ineffective.

Excessive exposure to sunlight or UV radiation should be avoided.

Never use other topical acne medications not recommended by your physician because this may cause interactions, or may produce additive irritant effects with your present prescribed drug.

It is best to consult your dermatologist for the proper acne drug suited for the specific type of acne. It is best you have your doctor’s guidance on how to properly apply the acne medication, the length of the acne treatment, the possible reactions that can happen and what to do in such cases.

Be consistent in applying your acne medication. Results cannot be seen overnight, the skin needs time to recover. Compliance to the acne treatment depends on you. Best result is seen when you apply the medication consistently.

In the Philippines, July is observed as the National Disaster Consciousness Month, through Presidential Executive Order No. 137.The theme for the 2010 Disaster Consciousness Month is “Safe Ka Ba?: Programa Laban Sa Kalamidad Tungo Sa Pag-Unlad.” This is being observed to focus our attention on the need to prepare for natural disasters such as typhoon, flood, earthquake, landslide and volcanic eruption which have all occurred for the past 15 years in our country.

In line with this, The One Million Safe Schools and Hospitals Campaign is a global advocacy initiative to make schools and hospitals safer from disasters. This initiative is part of the 2010-2011 World Disaster Risk Reduction Campaign on “Building Resilient Cities – My city is getting ready!”

Spread the Word ! Help promote the campaign

You can help make schools and hospitals safer through a simple click.

So, sign up and make a pledge to make our schools and hospitals a safe place not only for us, but also for the generations to come.

Just go to the Safe-Schools-Hospitals website and follow the easy-to-follow steps. You can also make your pledge through the campaign’s Facebook page.

You can help by using the campaign counter in your e-mail signature, adding the campaign graphic in your website, sending a tweet or posting an item in FaceBook about the campaign.

Post this poster in your school or hospital

I_Pledge_Poster2

Carrot benefits the skin by protecting the skin against sun damage because of its beta-carotene content. Carrot  Soap also helps in improving skin texture, thus making your skin look younger and more supple.

For a skin that is clear and smooth try this new Carrot  soap.

For orders and details email:

skinplus100@gmail.com

The Department of Health embarked on Essential Newborn Care , a new program to address neonatal deaths in the country. Under the umbrella of the Unang Yakap Campaign, Essential Newborn Care is an evidenced based strategic intervention aimed at improving newborn care and helping cub neonatal mortality.

The Essential Newborn Care package is a four-step newborn care intervention undertaken to lessen newborn death.

1. Immediate and thorough drying to stimulate breathing after delivery of the baby
2. Provision of appropriate thermal care through mother and newborn skin-to skin contact maintaining a delivery room temperature of 25-28 degrees centigrade and wrapping the newborn with clean, dry cloth.
3. Properly timed clamping and cutting of the umbilical cord, (1-3 minutes or until cord pulsation stops)
4. Immediate latching on and initiation of breastfeeding within first hour after birth.

Post-natal care required within 24 hours after birth also includes

• Cord care
• Breastfeeding
• Vitamin K injection
• Eye prophylaxis
• Delayed bathing until 6 hours of life
• BCG and first dose of Hepatitis B Immunization
• Newborn screening

The Essential Newborn Care Package aims to reduce newborn mortality rate from 13 deaths (2006 FPS, NSO) to 10 per 1000 live births by 2015.