Your skin is beautiful, so why not take care of it? The skin is the largest organ of the body protects us from microbes and foreign elements, helps regulate body temperature and permits the sensations of touch, heat and cold. Taking care of your skin is equally as important as your other
Skin has three layers ´The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. ´The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. ´The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue. Is your skin getting enough care for all the […]
Psoralens are medicines made from plants. They make your skin more sensitive to light. This allows the deeply penetrating UVA band of light to work on the skin. Mechanism of action Psoralens boost the amount of ultraviolet light your skin absorbs. This lets the light into your skin. The ultraviolet radiation helps treat severe skin diseases like psoriasis, vitiligo […]
PUVA is an acronym. The P stands for psoralen, the U for ultra, the V for violet, and the A for that portion of the solar spectrum between 320 and 400 nanometers in wavelength. Psoralens are chemicals found in certain plants that have the ability to absorb ultraviolet light in the UVA portion of the […]
Pigmentation refers to the coloring of the skin. Melanin is the pigment responsible for skin color. Melanin acts as a protective barrier against the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays. Melanin offers antioxidant activity by scavenging for reactive oxygen species produced via UV. What happens if you don’t have enough melanin? Melanin in excess – Hyperpigmentation […]
Acne is formed when the openings of hair follicles and skin pores are congested with dirt or oil matters (sebum) leading to the accumulation of dead skin cells and allow bacteria to grow. Many factors may contribute to the development of acne, including: genetics diet stress hormone changes infections Acne can be a relentless condition […]
Acne is the most common skin condition faced by men and women universally. Living with acne can be tough, and waking up to a breakout is putting off the whole day. Acne is a condition where oils glands of the skin become clogged, forming spots, pimples, and sometimes cysts. Acne is formed when the openings of hair follicles […]
Vitiligo – An auto immune condition results in loss of skin colour in patches. Melanocytes (Pigment-producing cells) are destroyed in certain areas or stop functioning Vitiligo affects only the external appearance It affects people of any age, gender, or ethnic group Not medically dangerous Not contagious too Sites of action Backs of the hand […]
The basic function of moisturizers is to help treat your skin when it’s dry and prevent it from drying out again. Daily moisturising is important for radiant skin, though it’s not just about looking good. The skin is your body’s largest organ, and it constantly sheds cells. Moisture in your skin helps it repair itself […]
Generally, exposure of sunlight gives few benefits like Vitamin-D production, sense of wellbeing and clearing of psoriasis. But same radiation produces ill effects when exceeding the limit like Skin tanning, sun burn, photo sensitivity, skin wrinkling and skin cancer. Skin tanning (Pigmentation) due to sun is temporary and it will disappear after some time. Sun burns cause