December 25, 2008

Hundreds seek compensation after sofa rash outbreak

Recently, a news item surfaced which claimed approximately 1400 people had suffered damage to their skin due to a fungicide used in the manufacture of leather sofas that were manufactured in China. However, lawyers dealing with the claims made by these people have also said that tens of thousands more people could be affected and that the authorities should make retailers take them back. Doctors have so far treated hundreds of people affected by the sofas, which are said to cause blisters, rashes and burns and have resulted in some people having to stay in hospital for up to four weeks.
UK high-street retailer, Argos, who sold approximately 30,000 of the sofas, carried out an investigation into the claims and discovered what it believes is the cause of the sofa dermatitis outbreak; a substance known as DMF which is largely used in the production of acrylic fibres and plastics. In the case of the sofas, however, it was stored in sachets inside the sofas to prevent them from going mouldy during transit and storage. Exacerbating problems is the fact that the fungicide is said to have a very low vapour point and, as a result, as it becomes […]

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October 26, 2008

What You Need To Know About Skin Care

You can look incredibly healthy if your skin looks beautiful. Your overall appearance may be diminished if your skin does not reflect the best of its hue. Skin care is a notion that some people may not be really familiar with because of their blatant disregard for the state of their skin.
If you have excessively oily skin, you will be prone to develop acne if you don't mind your skin. To care for your oily skin, avoid oil based products as they only serve to add to the oil on your face. People with oily skin benefit more from the use of water based products because they help to minimize oil production in the facial oil glands.
Water performs a vital function in the care of your skin. Water is good for your skin because it enhances the suppleness of your skin. A dehydrated skin is bound to look leathery and drawn because of the dehydrated cells in the system.
Hydrocortisone cream is an effective skin treatment product for itchy skin. For people suffering from dermatitis, hydrocortisone cream can be used to alleviate it. Hydrocortisone cream is more effective for people whose skin itching condition is due to allergic reactions.
Acne is a […]

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