Skin Care
Presentation of easy skin bruising may signal an underlying problem
ESTIMATED MAYO CLINIC:
Lately, it seems that sustained bruises easily. Is it something I should worry about or see a doctor? I have 54 years and I enjoy excellent health.
ANSWER from Dr. William Nichols, Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA:
The bruise easily may be normal in some people and something that becomes more common with age. However, easy bruising may also signal an underlying medical problem. You should probably go where a primary care physician for evaluation, especially if the appearance of bruises is something recently raised more frequent or worse than before. Read the rest of this entry »
A Mole That Changes: Other Types of Moles
There are other spots such as dysplastic nevi blue halo:
Dysplastic mole syndrome
Some large moles have an irregular outline and a fuzzy edge. These moles are at higher risk of being malignant. They tend to occur in families with a history of multiple nevi and malignant melanoma. Patients with these moles should be examined regularly and often compare the clinical photographs
Halo nevi
Sometimes the skin around a mole becomes lighter and the central moon pales. Sometimes even disappears completely nevus. Most of the halo nevi are benign. But some people may have an increased risk of developing a skin condition vitiligo. Patients with malignant melanoma halo nevi rarely develop. Read the rest of this entry »
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A Mole That Changes: How is The Nature of a Mole?
Although most changes in size, shape and color of moles due to increased number of benign pigmented cells, any mole that appears abnormal should be examined. Your doctor may request information about the latest changes of the mole along with family history to assess the risk posed by the patient.
If only mild changes are usually the doctor only need:
- Measure and / or take a clinical photograph of the mole
- The nevus are reviewed periodically, more or less often, depending on the number and shape of these
- It is possible that one of them is removed by your dermatologist if you notice a significant change in any of them. Read the rest of this entry »
A Mole That Changes: Who is at Risk?
Who is at risk?
The presence of moles is normal, and this does not imply malignancy in the future. The greater number of moles a person has, the greater the risk of melanoma, especially if these moles are subject to significant sun exposure or continuous trauma (eg if you are in shaving the beard area, rubbing on a belt or zone foot …).
The danger is increased by family history of malignant melanoma. In case of multiple nevi and / or family history of melanoma should have a better prevention against sun exposure. Read the rest of this entry »
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A Mole That Changes
What is a mole?
A mole (or melanocytic nevus) is an abnormal spot of pigment cells in the skin. These cells are called melanocytes. Moles are very common. Many people are born with some other spots and develop throughout their lives.
What causes moles?
Most moles are simply the result of a proliferation harmless pigmented cells in the deeper layer of skin. Some of these moles, called congenital melanocytic nevus, usually present from birth. But most develop spontaneously or are caused by exposure to sunlight and tend to occur in areas of skin exposed to sunlight.
Most of these moles appear during the first 20 years of age, but can continue to develop in the next 20 years. However, many of them disappear with age. Read the rest of this entry »
Cosmetics: Active Ingredients
This is the common name. Some of the most recent are:
Alpha-hydroxy acids (fruit acids)
Also known as AHAs. They have revolutionized the effectiveness of many products. Its properties have been known since Roman times, and the first scientific papers dating from 1974. As a group, no other cosmetic ingredients that have been more studied than AHAs. Citric acid include citrus fruits, apples, malic acid and lactic acid in milk. However, the most widely used and investigated (by far) is glycolic acid, derived from sugar cane.
At low concentrations, act as exfoliants, unlikely to irritate the skin. The highest concentrations used in clinical cosmetic or dermatological consultations, proving to be effective in reducing the signs of aging, and are very useful for the treatment of acne and excess pigmentation. Importantly, the application of high concentrations of AHAs must be performed under medical prescription and in conjunction with a sunscreen. Read the rest of this entry »
Cosmetics
The cosmetics industry is constantly striving to produce innovative and effective products on the market for skin care, tempting to buy the essence of dreams, miracles in jars.
However, since all products are designed specifically to make us look younger longer, the consumer faces a bewildering array of attractively packaged products which prompts questions like:
- How to choose? (Those unpronounceable names)
- What ingredients are?
- What effect?
- Are they safe?
- What evidence is there to support the claims / complaints against companies?
- Care about these claims?
- How do they decide the prices? Read the rest of this entry »
Tips for Perfect Hair Removal
For any woman’s hair is essential. However, each of us chooses a different approach according to tastes, times or win.
Beyond the hair removal method we choose – a machine, wax, cream, laser, etc.. – There are some tricks to perform before, during and after that are important to our health care and assure perfect hair removal.
* Before:
Avoid any heat on the skin – sunbathing, sauna, hot – at least 24 hours before waxing. This will allow the hair more easily avoiding discards spots on the skin.
Although hydrated skin provides hair removal, avoid using any cream or oil on the skin for at least 12 hours prior.
* During:
Ice helps prevent swelling and pain – especially when using wax or electrical machines – but in any aspect lean ice directly on the skin because it irritates you. You can use either cold cloths or ice cubes wrapped in a cloth.
* After:
Use post-depilatory creams, which tend to be soothing and refreshing. The best are those prepared from aloe vera.
To delay the onset of hair growth retardant creams available.
Pra prevent ingrown toenails hairs suggest you exfoliate your skin regularly with a scrub cream. Remember that electric epilators often favor the embodiment of the hair.
If you have questions regarding hair removal or how to care for your skin, please consult with your dermatologist.
Oatmeal and Yogurt Mask for Skin Beauty
This mascarrilla has the function to exfoliate, deep clean and rejuvenate the skin.
• 1 cup plain yogurt (without sugar)
• 2 tablespoons rolled oats
• One tablespoon of honey
It serves to help the facial skin to heal wounds or sores. It is also useful to maintain or help to heal the scalp and keep hair healthy.
• Juice of ½ lemon
• A teaspoon of olive oil
• One cup of unsweetened yogurt
The procedure for the completion and implementation of the mask is as follows:
1. Mix ingredients well
2. Once the mask prompt, you must thoroughly wash your face at night with mineral water before bed.
3. Collect the hair and apply like a cream. For application should not be pulling the skin, but applied with small circular pat.
4. If you want to apply the hair to be applied with a gentle massage on the scalp, spreading the product to the tip of the hair.
5. This mask is left to work about 20 minutes, rinse with water.
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Yogurt for Skin Beauty
Yogurt is a nutrient that helps support healthy and beautiful skin. This is mainly due to the yogurt involved in hygiene and the maintenance of the flora in the intestine. Being the small “clean” and removes it absorbs nutrients more efficiently.
This is reflected immediately in the skin, it no longer has to serve as a second option to remove toxins.
In this way regular consumption of yogurt, preferably homemade or organic (as the industrialized often brings excess flour and refined sugar) greatly promotes youth and beauty generally, and to promote healthy living.
However, the benefits of yogurt are obtained not only in the skin when taken frequently, but also can earn the same when applied directly to the skin or hair as a mask. Yogurt works as a disinfectant and refreshing addition to give skin youthful vigor and appearance.
Here we offer two recipes for skin application that are very effective to keep young and collaborate in the treatment against various diseases such as acne, dryness, and the opacity.
However, it is important to remember that the skin heals and beautifies from the outside but the process is from the inside out. In this respect, care and feeding to the input of nutrients is vital, along with daily rest and repair to maintain the beauty and skin health. In turn, drinking enough fluid is one of the key points to look young and healthy.
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