The skin is made up of three layers of tissue: • Epidermis – the top layer that acts as a protective barrier and continuously makes new skin cells. The upper layer, called the stratum corneum, acts as a skin barrier and is the first line of defence against environmental aggressors •...
There are many causes of dry skin and there are many xerotic syndromes, but the structural and physiolgical aberrations underlying the condition remain mysteries. All efforts to understand are properly directed to the horny layer: the dead tissue where the disorder is expressed. Methods for ...
Cleansing is going to be the first part of your skincare routine. You need to pick out a cleanser that is fragrance-free and gentle. Pick one out based on your skin type. To use the cleanser, you can wash your face gently with some lukewarm water; avoid hot water because it can take...
Organs including the gut, brain, kidney, heart and skin can be affected. The condition is classified by whether it occurs in adults or kids. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, resembles a rare childhood illness called Kawasaki disease. Prolonged fever, body rash, red eyes...
Bluish skin around your mouth or your fingertips Trouble swallowing Shortness of breath, rapid breathing, or noisy breathing Chest pain or a rapid heartbeat Confusion or changes in alertness Voice changes such as gurgling and hoarseness Loss of appetite or weight lossHow is aspiration pneumonia dia...
The exact cause of atopic dermatitis is not known, but researchers believe it may involve genetics, the environment, and/or the immune system. Atopic dermatitis can appear on the face (especially in infants), hands, feet or in the creases and folds of the skin. Dry, scaly and itchy skin...
I am a massage therapist and use Young Living Essential Oils and one specifically works wonders on skin: it is a blend called “Purification”. The other that I am going to try as well is called “Immupower” because from Lawrence’s earlier post, this oil boosts all the immune su...
What Is Slugging For Tight Skin? Seema Sajdeh Swears by It Dec 13, 2024 Needhi Singh Slugging is a skincare trend involving a thick layer of occlusive moisturiser (like petroleum jelly) to lock in hydration overnight, leaving skin plump, tight, and glowing by morning....
Read our helpful guide on dry eye syndrome. Discover how the condition is caused, which signs and symptoms to look out for and how you should treat it.
“My skin is so dry, how can I fix it?” It's an age-old beauty conundrum, and we have yet to find a universal, quick-fix for banishing dull and tired skin. Sigh. But, fear not, because we've been schooled on the scientific roots of skin dryness and dehydration —and what have...