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Comment by Kaline on March 9, 2010 at 5:39am

Methylated spirits as an alternative use of an anticeptic possibly as suggested by some for you Sione. The distilled vinegar + hydrogen peroxide will not only disinfect the infected areas but will generally darken the lighter parts to match up to your skin :) :)

Another option if available, will be that of any pH balanced medicated (anti dandruff) shampoo variety over the counter product, which you may simply paste allover your body on your return from tilling the farm or post an excursion out at sea. Leave it on for 5 mins (if strong) or 10 mins (if mild) before you continue with your usual shower ritual, followed by a light hydrating & soothing moisturiser.

Dogs are susceptible to getting their masters' skin infections and vice versa and to be safe, the utmost pet grooming and hygiene maintenance is essential as you will very well know. If there is no pH balanced medicated pet shampoo then the strongest product of all of Tonga's medicated shampoo for human consumption is the only choice you'll have available to you.

One-a-day in the not too distant future@dermatologist :) Are familiar that many who do care about skincare and beauty tend to gravitate towards cosmetology.

Fresh from the tree coconut water + the banana varieties + pawpaw + .... Hard to beat our fresh produce Sione :) :)

Comment by Sione on March 8, 2010 at 10:14pm

I do drink a lot of coconut and eat a lot of fruit - bananas, pawpaw, guava - all off the tree.
Can my dogs get it also?
We dont have a dermatologist here in Tonga.

Comment by Sione on March 8, 2010 at 10:12pm

Vinaka Kaline. It started when I was asked to look after a friends home in another village and I noticed it after a week of showers. It is really noticeable when I am in the sea and it is pronounced with my dark skin.
Some of the people tell me to go to the hospital to get 'spirits' ie Methylated Spirits to rub on my skin.
I will see if I can get whats on your list and try them.

Comment by Kaline on March 8, 2010 at 2:21am

Oh Sione, you have to be cautious of how you launder and where you sundry your towels and beddings. Keep them well away from anyone else's - keeping it upwind or if you use the dryer be sure to sanitise the machine before your belongings are placed in there. You never know.

To detoxify your body and especially when it concerns the quality of your skin - water is the first line of defense. Convert your weight to pounds and divide by 2 which should give you the number of ounces you must consume per day. This is the Biblical body weight good health principle of all health conscious and skin conscious people. Reduction of toxicity in your system.

Comment by Kaline on March 8, 2010 at 1:31am

Forgot to add our brother's favourite - tea tree oil. After a hunt or trekking or scuba diving ... Just in case. He even drops it in his bath.

Comment by Kaline on March 8, 2010 at 1:06am

The first thing that comes to mind is sea lice, only that the reaction is usually that of red spots. The least of your worries is if it's source is from a common fungal or bacterial or some allergic reaction to shellfish or fish.

Right off the bat we do have at home remedies we have tried on children over the years, when the emergencies came up:

(i) calamine lotion
(ii) chamomile salve
(iii) aloe vera gel
*(iv) selsun blue shampoo (extra strength)
*(v) 50% distilled vinegar and 50% hydrogen peroxide
*(vi) hydrocortisone cream

* For immediate resolution treatment, we recommend (iv), (v) and (vi) which should help balance out the complexion removing the infection. With (iv) apply directly to a 'affected' areas, leave for 5 mins then wash off with cold water. Continue treatment until the infection subsides. With (v) it is basically the dhani lotion available in the pharmacy. (vi) is also available for over the counter purchase at any local pharmacy, usually recommended for many fungal or bacterial skin infections.

Essentially, it is moot you make an appointment at a dermatologist's just in case it is something like vitiligo. It's usually easier to treat if there is medical intervention in it's early stages.

Comment by Sione on March 7, 2010 at 10:17pm

Do you know of any treatment for white patches on the skin? They become itchy sometimes and they spread. I think it is caused by the water?

Comment by Sam Ivankin on February 25, 2010 at 3:10pm

Kaline, you know what I like your Skin Exfoliation Tip.Tried its diff..And I say that was amazing...Did recommend to others to try this one....You feel new...Hahaaha.
Your da best...
Cheers

Comment by Kaline on July 30, 2009 at 5:58pm

Bless you for thinking that Cupcakes :) :)

Comment by Cupcakes on July 30, 2009 at 5:40pm

WELL... loving this stuff - really got into this a year ago and it has helped me overall... I love these sort of things - brings in good KAMA!!!

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