ORAMEDY Alis Singaw

New product promises instant “singaw” pain relief

Getting a child to eat right and have proper nutrition can be a very challenging task for parents. Parents often have to deal with a child’s hyperactivity, pickiness when it comes to food choices, compete with their favorite cartoon’s tv schedule etc. Although smart advice on how to deal with this common parental issue abound, there are other often overlooked issues that makes the task of getting the child to eat right even harder. Take canker sores for instance.

Canker sores or singaw is a type of ulceration inside the mouth characterized by an open sore accompanied by moderate to severe pain depending on the size of the ulceration.  The exact cause of singaw is not exactly known but physical trauma, stress, lack of sleep, sudden weight loss, food allergies, immune system reactions, and deficiencies in vitamin B12, iron, and folic acid may contribute to its development.

Studies show that canker sores or singaw afflicts more women and children than men. The pain that accompanies canker sores can sometimes be unbearable even for adults. Eating aggravates the pain as small food debris, seasonings and spices get lodged in the sore. In this instance, a child can’t really be blamed for refusing to eat and as canker sores normally last for days, it is a bit disconcerting to think that a child may not be able to eat properly until the painful sore heals.

Canker sores, unfortunately has no direct cure yet. Most over the counter singaw treatments offer only partial relief and some of them are even painful to apply. While home remedies for singaw may offer temporary relief, others may even worsen the pain of the canker sore.

A lesser known canker sore treatment has recently hit the Philippine market with the promise of instant relief from the discomfort that the canker sore brings. The pain in the singaw stems from the swelling surrounding the open wound.

Triamcinolone acetonide is a class of corticosteroid and is now currently marketed in the country as a canker sore pain relief and treatment gel. Sold under the brand name Oramedy Alis-Singaw, triamcinolone acetonide is applied directly to the open sore. Relief from pain is almost instant as corticosteroids are very effective in reducing tissue inflammation.

Oramedy Alis-Singaw is relatively safe to use and may be applied even to toddlers with canker sores as young as 8 months old. With Oramedy Alis-Singaw, parents all over no longer need to fret whenever their child complains of having singaw.

Oramedy Alis-Singaw is available in Mercury Drug, Watsons and other leading drugstores nationwide. For comments, inquiries and suggestions, please call the Oramedy Alis-Singaw hotline at 09178005836 or visit the website at www.singaw.net

COSMELAN

Cosmelan peel is specially formulated line of skincare products to treat pigmentation, dark spots, and blemishes that can occur due to several reasons such as acne, over and systematic exposure to sun, aging, and freckles.

It consists of a two-step treatment program for depigmentation.

The first step involves visiting a professional facility where a dermatologist or a certified professional applies a mask. This mask is custom-made to suit each skin color or skin tone. It is left on for a timeframe depending on the requirement of the user and is removed with cleansing milk. Once the mask is removed, the skin is cleaned and is ready for the next step.

The second step of the Cosmelan treatment involves using Hydravital Factor K Cream followed by the Total Moisturizing Sun Block.

 

Cosmelan Ingredients

Step one Mask consists of:

• Azelaic Acid
• Kojic Acid
• Phytic Acid
• Ascorbic Acid
• Arbutine
• Titanium

Ingredients of Hydra Vital Factor K Cream are:

• Hydroviton
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin E
• Amniotic fluid
• Glycerine
• Silicone oil

The Moisturizing Sun block contains:

• Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnimate,
• Titanium dioxide along with other sunblock ingredients.

Azelaic is used to treat acne. Kojic Acid works to lighten the skin by inhibiting production of tyrosinase, a skin-darkening agent. Ascorbic Acid helps rejuvenate the skin. Arbutin is a skin whitening and anti-aging agent. Vitamin K repairs dark, under-eye circles. Vitamin E repairs dry and rough skin and is recognized for its ability to retain moisture in the skin. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnimate (Octinoxate) helps protect the skin against sunburn and other skin damages caused by UV rays by absorbing UV radiation.

 

Pros of the Cosmelan Peel Procedure

• It is for those looking for specialized skin treatments
• It helps in the treatment of melanin patches on the skin known as Melasma or Chloasma.
• Safe method and painless method to lighten the skin
• Recommended by dermatologists
• Well researched formulation and documented results

 

Cons of Procedure

• Takes longer period to work on darker skin tone
• The whole treatment is very expensive
• Cosmelan treatment is only a temporary solution
• Titanium Dioxide, one of the active ingredients is a potential cancer-causing agent.
• Requires you to step out of the comfort of your home and visit a dermatologist or spa for the initial treatment
• Doctor’s prescription or recommendation is mandatory
• Kojic acid is an unstable ingredient known to be very irritating to the skin leading to dermatitis and erythema

 

Cosmelan Side Effects

Some users who have undergone cosmelan depigmentation program experienced peeling and redness in the face in the first step with no improvement on the melasma spots.

Those sensitive to the treatment due to any of the listed ingredients may experience post inflammatory hyperpigmentation around the lips, chin, the sides of the mouth, and smile lines.

Cosmelan claims that minor side effects such as redness, bit of burning sensation, and itching after the first treatment are normal.

 

Cosmelan Verdict

Cosmelan will not guarantee desired results if combined with any other treatments for the skin. It has to used regularly to avoid skin blemishes and to prevent them from resurfacing. Use a sun block to protect the skin from unwanted blemishes in the interim.

This two-step Cosmelan peel treatment is not for those looking for erasing fine lines and reducing wrinkles but for individual with serious skin issues such as blemishes, scars, acne, and skin discolorations caused by over-exposure to sun. 

Cosmelan is available in ASIAN CLINIC in 477 Nakpil corner bocobo street Malate Manila. For reservation please visit www.asianclinic.net