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Can plants cause skin problems?

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Phytophotodermatitis is most frequently caused by contact with plants of the family Umbelliferae, or rosid dicot family family. They embody weeds and edible plants, like carrot, parsnip, dill, fennel, celery and anise. Lesions can seem among 8-24 hours of exposure to the sap of a psoralen-containing plant followed by sun exposure. Red rash among a couple of days of contact. Bumps, red patches or streaking, or weeping blisters. Mechanical injury, chemical irritation, hypersensitivity, and light-sensitivity ar all doable effects of exposure to bound plants. Folks that garden and revel in out of doors recreation ought to take some precautions. Injury to the skin is common from exposure to thorns, succulent spines, and setose or sharp leaves. This condition is caused by the handling of stems and bulbs containing metal salt. As a result of florists' hands is typically wet, primary infliction reactions might result in allergic sensitization over time. The foremost common allergic sen...

Why is drinking water is good for healthy skin?

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Drinking water is beneficial for healthy skin for several reasons: Hydration : Water helps to keep your body and skin hydrated. When you are properly hydrated, your skin appears plumper, more radiant, and has a smoother texture. Proper hydration can also help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, making your skin look more youthful. Moisture retention: Adequate water intake helps your skin retain moisture. It helps to strengthen the skin barrier, which prevents moisture from escaping, thus keeping your skin moisturized and preventing dryness and flakiness. Toxin elimination: Water helps to flush out toxins from the body, including those that can affect your skin. When toxins accumulate in the body, they can contribute to skin problems such as acne, dullness, and uneven skin tone. Drinking enough water helps to detoxify the body and can promote clearer and healthier skin. Nutrient absorption : Water is essential for the absorption of nutrients by the body, including t...

What Type of Skin Symptoms Observed in Covid-19 Patients ?

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While the most common symptoms of Covid-19 are high temperature, cough fever, loss of smell and taste, few know that rashes on skin are also indicate of suffering from novel coronavirus. A report  in the Lancet that skin lesions such as rashes, urticarial, and chicken pox-like vesicles erythematous,  “Developed at the onset of SARS-CoV-2 infection or  hospital stay”  Some of the lesions also had burning and itching while some began as erythematous-violaceous patches that slowly evolved to purpuric lesions  then to ulceronecrotic  lesions and  blisters, with final complete return to normal. Another research found that 21% of Covid-19 patients observed, reported skin rashes as their only symptom while 17% of patients suffer from coronavirus experience rashes as their first symptom. Covid-19 does not cause one particular rash but  it’s causing a variety of rashes  frequency of the skin lesions associated with Covid-19 infection was revealed to ...

Do you know the Skin care changes during Pregnancy?

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These changes are related to the sudden of hormones in females (estrogen and progesterone) to the blood vessels, skin pigments, your immune system and glands. These suddenly changes can be present as physiological changes or skin disorders. Pigmentation - They will be notice that the color of the nipples, genitalia skin, and the center of your tummy darken. Darken of moles Pre-existing freckles. A dark blemish can appear on your forehead, cheeks chin and nose called melisma (“pregnancy mask”). ​Here, the deposits of melanin are increased in the middle of the skin and superficial. Fortunately, the pigment resolves after delivery. Below are the some changes during pregnancy period Stretch Marks- The distension and stretching of the tummy causes split of the skin. These split lines are called striate gravid arum. These are purplish wavy lines, which appear on the thighs, breasts, and tummy. Blood Vessel Changes- Some changes related appear as redness of the palms and due to blood ...

Is Hydra Facial good for skin?

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Hydra Facial helps and improves overall skin texture, tone and appearance. A Hydra Facial is a patented skin treatment which is available in medical spas and dermatology offices and it is also sometimes known as “ hydradermabrasion ” because it involves microdermabrasion like exfoliation paired with hydrating serums. This is because of deep exfoliation which cleans your pores, removing debris and it allows better penetration of face serums. It is a three step process and Hydra Facial works on deep clean, exfoliate and hydrate your skin. This procedure may help to treat various skin conditions like acne, wrinkles and dryness. There are no clinical studies highlighting the benefits of the Hydra Facial for acne. The microdermabrasion techniques have considered effective for treating both acne and acne scars and it is likely due to the deep exfoliation which helps remove pore-clogging skin cells. It may be difficult to find cosmetic treatments which are safe and enough for this sensit...

What are the Skin Care Treatments in Trend?

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The stress and uncertainty of 2021 still emerge over us, this year more than ever; we all deserve to treat our self to a little extra. We have put together most popular beauty treatments to look 1. Hydra Facial The most popular introduction to the world of beauty treatments is the Hydra facial . In fact, it is thought that a Hydra Facial is performed every 15 seconds around the world. Designed to    tighten, brighten, and smooth the skin, offering results which are immediate. It involves the use of several gentle and different techniques which when combined, hydrate, exfoliate and feed the skin with essential nutrients. Toxins are flushed and the skin is detoxed dead skin cells are removed through gentle exfoliation . 2. Microdermabrasion Designed to resurface the skin and remove dead skin cells, microdermabrasion can also be used to treat enlarged pores, pigmentation and marks caused by acne. Microdermabrasion is different from the micro needling. Microdermabrasion...

What are the Lasers and cosmetic dermatological surgery for aging skin?

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Physical modalities and many agents which are topical and been used along the years to give the appearance to the face a more youthful look. The goal has always been to consistently effective and rejuvenate the face while minimize the recovery time and complications of risk. Various lasers (pigmented lesion, vascular lesion,    resurfacing, and hair removal) botulin. A toxin, various dermal subcutaneous filler substances and chemical peels are there. Dermatologic surgery deals with the treatment of medically necessary, diagnosis and cosmetic conditions of the nails, hair, skin, veins, mucous membranes and tissues are adjacent by various, reconstructive, surgical non-surgical methods and cosmetic. The surgery purpose is to which dermatologic is to repair the skin intentionally. Non-Invasive Services- energy-based devices and Lasers, Microdermabrasion Injectable- By these we can be eliminate wrinkles and Excessive underarm sweating Laser Treatments- Skin discolorations,...

How does environmental pollution affect the Skin?

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The increase pollution of air over the years has important effects on the skin of human. The skin is exposed to environmental air and ultraviolet radiation (UVR) pollutants such as aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons (PAHs), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ozone (O 3 ), oxides, particulate matter (PM), and smoke of cigarette. Again  skin of human acts as a biological shield against physical air pollutants and pro-oxidative chemicals, the  prolonged  exposure to more levels of these pollutants may have intense effects on the skin which are negative. Exposure of the skin to pollutants of air has been combined with allergic skin or inflammatory and skin aging conditions such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis or acne, while skin  cancer  is among the most serious effects. On the another hand, few of the air pollutants (i.e., nitrogen dioxide, O 3 ,   and sulfur dioxide) and spread particulates (clouds and soot) in the troposphere reduce the effe...