Articles Regarding Beauty & lifestyle
An overproduction of sebum which plugs the pores of the skin. An accompanying bacterial infection stimulates inflammation. The disease can be worsened by hormonal factors, but a poor diet and hereditary factors also play a role.
Cosmetic defect with puckery orange-peel or cauliflower-like skin areas which is almost exclusively seen in women.
Hereditary disease with increased production of sebum and dandruff. In severe cases the result is eczema than can spread to the face and body. The suffering can also result in hair loss. Fatty dandruff in the scalp in infants is called Arp.
Increased peeling of skin cells from the scalp. May be caused by injury and bad nutrition. Overuse of shampoo and perms may worsen the condition. Large productions and chronic condition may be caused by eczema or fungal growth.
Generic term for a number of transitory or chronic skin diseases. Symptoms are red, itching, or leathery skin areas. It can present itself as both dry eczema or blisters with oozing or crusting. Can be caused by allergy or poisoning.
Yeast- and mould fungi can cause a number of different conditions and diseases, especially in immuno-suppressed patients. Examples are allergies, poisoning - and even cancer - caused by fungal toxins. Some cases of fungal infection can be infectious.
May be caused by age, nutritional deficiencies, fungal infection, medical drugs, poisoning, metabolic disorders, or hormonal disturbances, but may also be caused by an inherited hypersensitivity to the male sex hormone, dihydrotestosterone.
The nails can be thin, thickened, broken, frayed, fragile, deformed, discoloured, bended, ingrowing, and loose. Onychomycosis, inflammation, psoriasis, and growth disturbances can be caused by various nutrient deficiencies.
An allergic dermatitis following from direct contact with nickelous metals; e.g. kitchen utensils, zippers, trinkets, bracelets, and earrings. The symptoms usually appear 1 - 3 days after having been in contact with the metal.
The skin has many functions, and problems may arise for each of them. The skin protects against exterior influences, takes part in regulation of different bodily functions, and the appearance of skin has great social importance.
Caused by long-term exposure to the ultra-violet radiation of the sun, comparable to a first degree burn. The skin becomes red, painful, and sore and later peels off. People with delicate skin might develop a sunrash.
Healthy and strong teeth can last a lifetime - i.e. also when we grow old. Make sure to maintain good oral hygiene and to take sufficient amounts of minerals. Prevention is of utmost importance. Toothache almost always requires a dentist appointment.
Aka. Leukoderma. Dermal disease caused by reduced pigment production. Generally in demarcated and symmetrical areas varying from one or two areas to involve almost the entire surface of the skin in severe cases. The cause is unknown, possibly autoimmune.
Very common infectious thickenings of the skin caused by vira; usually seen on the hands and feet. Warts are usually harmless, but in rare cases wart-like eruptions of the skin have malignant potential.
Health Concerns Regarding Beauty & lifestyle
Beautiful hair, beautiful skin, brilliant eyes, good- and healthy-looking teeth are things we all wish for. Wind and weather and age change our looks; but we can do a lot ourselves in order to improve and beautify our reflection in the mirror.
The politicians, celebrities, and others who deliver much of the media’s copy, often go on vacation during the summer, when the cucumbers ripen. So enjoy cucumbers when they are fresher than the news!
A healthy scalp is the foundation for healthy and beautiful hair in the same way that good soil is vital to healthy plants. If the soil lacks nutrients, the result is some sad looking plants.
They say that beauty comes from within. This both applies to your charm and looks. Having beautiful skin and shiny hair signal health and energy and give you joy and self-confidence. External treatment alone, however, is often just "sales polish".
Many health problems show themselves in the nails. Just like the eyes are the window to the soul, you can say that the nails are the window to the body. One can almost say: "Show me your nails, and I will tell you how you are".
Some basic knowledge about the skin and some tips about what you can do to keep your skin supple and healthy.