April 2023: Practical health tips — travel, skin care, and psoriasis

This month’s posts focus on clear, usable advice you can try right away. You’ll find a travel tip that can cut motion sickness, simple home remedies to reduce scar appearance, real-life notes on acitretin for psoriasis, and why allantoin shows up in so many skincare products. Below I sum up the main takeaways and give quick practical tips.

Travel & motion sickness

Betahistine came up as a useful option for people who get dizzy or nauseous while traveling. The practical tip: take betahistine about an hour before you start your trip and stick to the recommended dose on the label or from your doctor. Don’t expect it to be a miracle by itself — combine it with proven habits: sit over the wing on planes, face forward on buses, look at the horizon, avoid heavy or greasy meals before travel, and try wrist acupressure bands if you like non-drug options.

If you’re already on other meds or have health issues, check with your prescriber before adding betahistine. And if motion sickness is severe or sudden, seek medical advice rather than relying on repeated over-the-counter fixes.

Skin care: scars and allantoin

For fading scars at home, the most consistent wins are gentle, regular care and patience. The pieces highlighted aloe vera for soothing, honey for mild antibacterial and moisturizing effects, and lemon juice for lightening — but use lemon with caution: it can irritate and make skin photosensitive, so always patch-test and use sunscreen. Gentle exfoliation helps, but don’t scrub hard; think soft chemical exfoliants once or twice a week or a gentle physical rub to remove dead skin, not to irritate.

Allantoin is one ingredient you'll find in many creams. It helps soothe irritation, supports skin cell renewal, and adds moisture. That makes it great in products for sensitive or healing skin. If you want a simple routine for scars: keep the area clean, use a moisturizer with allantoin or silicone-based gel for scars, and protect from sun. Consistency for months often gives the best results.

On acitretin: people with tough-to-treat psoriasis reported better daily life after starting acitretin, with reduced itching and clearer skin. Acitretin is a systemic retinoid, so it can cause dryness, change blood lipids, and affect the liver. Women who can get pregnant must avoid pregnancy and discuss strict contraception with their doctor — acitretin can cause birth defects and requires long-term planning. Regular blood tests and medical follow-up make the treatment safer and more effective.

Each post this month aimed to be practical: timing and combos for motion sickness, realistic home care for scars, honest notes on medication that affects daily life, and simple ingredient guidance for skincare. If one of these topics hits home, read the full article linked on the site for step-by-step tips and safety notes specific to your situation.