Use of ordinary soap is not harmful even though used frequently as it removes dirt and sweat from your skin. These soaps contain fats, which works very effectively. Only the adverse effect of ordinary soap is it removes some natural oils from the skin, as soap is alkaline, it neutralizes the natural acidic film on the skin. The dryness however can easily be countered by using a moisturizing cream after washing with soap. According to skin type there are few other types of soaps are available in the market such as-

*Medicated soap- contains anti-septic (natural/synthetic).
*pH soaps – pH controlled soaps do not disturb the pH of the skin.
*Moisturizing soap – same effect as ordinary soap.
*Super fatted soaps – contains fatty materials to prevent excessive striping of surface oils and also deposits an oily film to replace some of the natural oils, removed in the cleaning process. This is best for dry skin.
*Transparent soaps- expensive and has same effect like ordinary soap.
*Liquid soap- expensive and same effect like ordinary soaps.
*Perfumed soap- contains natural or synthetic perfumes smells good but in some people causes allergic reaction.

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The proportion of oil varies according to the type of skin and skin becomes dry because of effects of sun, cold, heat and some soap on it. Moisturizer moistens the skin regaining its water loss. Even though moisturizer is mostly effective for dry skin it is also helpful for any type of skin as a moisturizer does compensate for the deficiencies in the natural oil film and keeps skin lubricating making it soft, smooth and youthful.

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No. Using a correct suitable foundation for skin is in fact provides a good effect on the skin such as-
*Foundation acts as sunscreen guarding skin against the ill effects of sunrays, which harms the skin.
*Foundation acts as a barrier for the skin protecting it against dirt, wind and environmental pollution.
*Foundation contains moisturing agents; they balance the moisture levels of the skin.
ό Foundation also acts as a blotting agent controlling the facial oiliness.
ό Some foundation contains medication to dry up pimples.
ό Above all foundation improves skin colour and texture and gives a good confident look to the face.

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A successful perming depends upon the curler, the strength of the lotion used, degree of tension and the development time. If any of the above factors is not in proportion then following complication arises-
*Hair gets damaged, as it weakens the bonds in the hair protein.
*The cuticular scales can get damaged, leaving the area naked, lifeless.
*The hair may break immediately or within few days of perming after combing or brushing hair.
*Some times careless application of the lotion may cause skin irritation.

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No. Immature nails cells are soft and reflect light and so appear white. As the nail grows these cells normally harden forming the normal transparent nails. Damage to the growing portion of the nail, due to any kind of injury can interfere with the hardening of the cells of the nail. As a result some cells retain their ability to reflect light and appear on the surface either as white spots or as white streaks.

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One of the best preventing measures a woman can take is establishing the habit of examining her breast monthly. With the simple routine a women can often detect a cancerous lump before cancer cells can spread beyond the breast. Also mammography x-ray examination of breast for woman over the age of 50 and for woman from 40 to 49 who are considered to be high risk of developing breast cancer.

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Menopause is the normal, natural stage in a woman’s life when her menstruation and ovulation cycle stops ending her reproductive phase. A woman should see a doctor immediately if –
*Excessive bleeding or bleeding in between menstrual periods or having periods after 3 months or 6 months or more etc.
*Hot flushes (a warm and flushed feeling over the face, neck and chest.)
*Excessive Perspiration
*Dryness of vagina
*Increased facial hairs and decreased pubic and armpit hairs
*Headaches
*Joint pains.
*Mood swings.

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PID is an inflammation of or both of the fallopian tubes.
PID is usually caused by –
*Certain bacterial transmitted during sexual inter course.
*IUD (Intrauterine device) used for contraception.
*Vaginal infection
*STD (sexually transmitted diseases) like gonorrhea.
*Dilated cervix due to surgery, childbirth our miscarriage.

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PMS is a premenstrual syndrome, which is experienced by women during the week before their menstrual period begins. These symptoms are physical and emotional.
Depending on the symptom the line of treatment is based. In emotional distress tranquillizers and psychological counselling is recommended alongwith balanced diet, light exercise and adequate rest. Salt reduced diet helps to prevent the early symptom of edema in PMS.

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Ovarian cyst is an abnormal swelling or sac like growth on an ovary. They are filled with liquid or sometimes with semisolid substances. Cysts, which are small and not harmful or are likely to disappear on their own, require no treatment otherwise surgical removal is done by either taking out the entire ovary (oophorectomy) or taking out only the cyst (cystectomy). If the ovarian cyst is malignant (Cancerous) it is necessary to remove both ovaries, both fallopian tubes and the uterus, since cancer may have spread from the ovarian cyst to the other structures.

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