The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-02-17

dull.
Frail health may raise dozens Of
minor beauty problems-facial or
figure faults that make their own
ers self-conscious and unhappy
without ever suSpecting the under
lying cause. This Is why repeat 50
often. In answering your queries.
"See your family doctor f1rst." OF
course, all skin. hair. hand or dgure
irregularities are not due TO poor
health by any means! Some happen
because Of neglect, carelessnesS.
improper living habits or incorrect
local treatments.
Nevertheless. II you are serious
about improving your appearance.
be thorough and check UP on your
physical condition. Here are q few
beauty problems" that your doctor
might help you solve:
Signs Of Ill Health
Nails that are brittle ana have
lateral ridges or burrows running
across them may indicate nervous
ness. poor digestion, over. or sub
acidity Of the system. need for den
tai care, poor circulation. tnSum-
cient sunshine or insufficient vita.
minis and minerals In the diet. Vel.
lowish, lusterless nails, long1tudin.
ally ridged, white spotted or 20 thin
they break constantly may be that
way because Of one Of the reasons
mentioned above or because they
have been abused by frequent I'M
mersion In water and housework
without proper care to Offset the
damage. A routine examination by
your doctor will usually reveal the
cause Of the condition and he can
recommend changes In your diet or
any other treatment needed to cor
rect the basic condition. II the fault
is purely local In origin, then more
faithful hand care on your part Is
indicated.
Frequent cold sores or any sore
about the mouth or lips that does
not yield to treatment or go away
of It's own accord within two or
three weeks need doctors atten-
ton. Cold sores and Inflammation
at the corners Of the mouth may
indicate the presence Of cold germs
or q slight, persistent temperature
caused by some source Of infection
like diseased tonsils or teeth. Sores
that do not heal readily may be
harmless; on the other hand, skin
cancer appears most frequently
about the lips and mouth and. u
attended to Immediately. Is easiest
OF all to diagnose and cure.
Persistent acne cases should be
treated by q doctor. While few gen
eral practitioners have the time
and patience required to treat tn
local condition, they can sugges
diet changes, medication II neces
sary and other treatment needed u
build up the resistance. They cal
also recommend healing ointment
or lotions best for treating tn
eruptions In q SPECIFIC case.
Cases for the Doctor
other skin ailments, such Is per
sistent scaling and itching, which
may indicate q fungus Infection. o
recurrent raSheS caused by certain
foods or cosmetics require stud
and. in the first case. the prope
medical treatment. II the problem
requires lengthy treatments by
dermatologist, your doctor Will rec
, ommend one within your means.
J Abnormal. persistent dryness c
! the skin over . period OF time usu
ally requires authoritative advice
!; The reason may be one OF several
|. too rapid reducing. nervousness 9
what doctors call apprehension,
dietary deficiency, poor ctrculatio
which might itself be due to mum
Der Of organic conditions. or alleI
~. Unusual exposure or Q temper
!. airy physical upset such Is . pre-
3 longed illness with accompanyin
high temperatures may cause ex
treme dryness and sensitivity Of tn
skin, even scaling of. but the cor
dition improves rapidly once tn
health improves - II proper loc'
. care Is given.
0 Other beauty problems" IL
9 your doctor will be discussed In an
2 other column.