10 • Jan–Mar 2022 • Vol LXI • No. 3 Fact File Acne and Eczema • Patients with eczema and/or acne are more prone to anxiety and depression than the general population. • A high level of serum calprotectin, a biomarker of inflammation, is seen in patients with acne. • Excessive consumption of dairy products, chocolates, and foods rich in refined carbohydrates and fats can influence the development of acne. • Deficiency of vitamin D or excess supplementation of vitamin B6, B12, or whey protein may be associated with the development of acne. • Excessive exposure to sunlight and use of headbands and shoulder pads may also contribute to the development of acne. Sources: Leung AKC, et al. Drugs Context. 2021;10:2021-8-6. Dreno B, et al. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2021;14:623–632. Clarina® (ANTI-ACNE FACE WASH GEL, ANTI-ACNE CREAM) Clarina Anti-Acne Face Wash Gel and Clarina Anti-Acne Cream, phytopharmaceutical formulations from Himalaya Wellness Company, are recommended for the topical management of acne. Clarina Anti-Acne Face Wash Gel has cleansing action—it gently cleans the skin and leaves it feeling fresh and soft all-day long. Clarina Anti-Acne Cream provides all-day and all-night protection against acne and significantly reduces the formation of whiteheads and blackheads, the number of inflamed pustules, and overall inflammation. Health Tips Remedies to Ease Motion Sickness Motion sickness is a selflimiting condition that is typically triggered by lowfrequency physical motions experienced during air, sea, or road transit, or via virtual simulation (eg, video games). Nausea is the key symptom of motion sickness (the term nausea is derived from “naus”, the Greek word for ship). Other symptoms include bouts of headache, yawning, drowsiness, cold sweats, pallor, loss of appetite, and increased salivation. Effective Ways to Overcome Motion Sickness The following are some of the short-term measures to effectively counter motion sickness: • Holding a posture and restricting oneself from frequent body movements, especially of the head, shoulders, hips, and knees, while in motion • Practicing controlled and mindful breathing • Consuming only low-fat, starchy, and nonspicy foods • Consuming carbonated beverages such as ginger ale • Focusing on a stable object or a distant horizon, while at sea • Traveling in airplane seats that are in line with the wings • Avoiding reading in a moving vehicle • Avoiding sitting in the front seat of a moving vehicle • Abstaining from nicotine consumption • Listening to pleasant music The most effective long-term measure to prevent motion sickness, although time-consuming, is getting used to motion. Preparing and habituating to frequent traveling can eventually reduce the symptoms associated with motion sickness. With continuous exposure, the symptoms of motion sickness usually resolve within 24 to 72 hours. Sources: Takov V, Tadi P. Motion Sickness. StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing; 2021. Ogunniyi AA. Motion sickness. https://www.msdmanuals.com/. Updated May 2021. Accessed December 31, 2021.
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