Skin

organ system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine gland. The skin functions are to protect and cover the organs. There are three layers of the skin: epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. The epidermis is the outer layer of the skin; it covers the entire body. The dermis is the deepest layer of skin mainly made of the dense irregular connective tissue and the nervous tissue. The lowest level is hypodermis, this is what connects the skin the muscles. Although skin serves as a protective agent

Psoriasis treatments aim to: Stop the skin cells from growing so quickly, which reduces inflammation and plaque formation Remove scales and smooth the skin, which is particularly true of topical treatments that you apply to your skin Psoriasis treatments can be divided into three main types: topical treatments, light therapy and systemic medications. Topical treatments Used alone, creams and ointments that you apply to your skin can effectively treat mild to moderate psoriasis. When the disease is

tanning beds before the age of 30 increases melanoma risk by 75 percent.” This is a quote on an advertisement in Allure magazine. Tanning beds cause skin to age prematurely. It causes the skin to lose its elasticity and increases skin cancer. Tans are caused by harmful UV radiation from the sun or tanning lamps, and those who have one, have sustained skin cell damage. A person with a hereditary risk of melanoma has a greatly increased risk of developing melanoma during his or her lifetime. There is

Micro-Needling With Platelet Rich Plasma Everyone wants to look their best. From the moment we're born our skin begins to age. Our collagen begins to loosen and break down, and exposure to the sun speeds the process. Acne, stretch marks, some scars and wrinkles plague more than half of the population. Smooth, unblemished skin is desirable to most people, and a micro-needling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) done by the world-renowned facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Paul Nassif can give

The skin is part of the integumentary system, and it is the largest organ in the body (Human Anatomy Book, 119). The integument is made up of two layers: the epidermis and the dermis; deep to the dermis, however, is the hypodermis. The hypodermis is not part of the integument, but it is still taken into consideration as the deepest layer of the skin (Human Anatomy Book, 119). The epidermis, being the most superficial part of the skin, consists of five different layers: stratum basale, stratum spinosum

Beauty Skin General Topic (Subject): Beauty Skin Health General Purpose : To persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience how to nurture your skin in a correct way. Central Idea: To optimize your skin care to stay healthy, take a healthy balanced diet, care your body and skin care using a proper product and taking supplement for inner and outside skin health. Method of Organization: Spatial Order Have you ever thought, “Oh no, my skin getting darker!” or “oh, there is pimple

Introduction: The skin is the largest organ in the human body, it has many functions, for example, it helps regulate body temperature, it protects the body against microbes and other harmful substances and it allows the body to feel the sensation of touch, pain, heat and cold. The image on the right shows a cross cut section of the parts and the layers of skin; firstly the epidermis, it is the outermost layer of the skin. Then there's the 2nd layer, the dermis, which contains the connective tissue

Psoriasis is a skin condition that is often confused with eczema. While both cause inflammation of the skin and have similar symptoms, they are actually quite different in terms of cause and treatment. At Gateway Dermatology PC in Lincoln, NE, the experts in acne treatments, cosmetic dermatology, and skin treatments explain the differences between the two conditions and how each can be treated. Psoriasis A psoriasis patient’s skin cells usually grow within days, whereas normally, skin cells can take

A lot of people suffer from skin disorders because we have not been exposed to true and valuable info as to what our skin really needs. This is to think that our skin is the largest organ in our body and yet we neglect it more than any other organ. We have blamed several things why we suffer certain skin conditions, especially Acne but nobody has really told us that there is such a thing as PH level. And that it is one of a major culprit! When I first stumble upon the PH level in skincare, I was

people have when it comes to skin care. The basic answer to everyone’s curiosity is that skin care starts from a very young age; from when you are a baby. Yes, wipes are considered as skin care. Another question people get is when exactly is the right time to start investing in anti-aging skin care products. Can a person be too young or too late into the game? Before indulging into the discussion on when to start using anti-aging products, one should first know how skin care begins in the first place