Aging Skin (Mature Skin)

Aging skin (ICD-10 L98.9: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified) is associated with a loss of collagen and elastin fibers. This leads to: Loss of moisture and elasticity Loss of skin tone – the first sign of this decreasing skin tone is the symptom of skin dimpling in obesity, as well as in … Aging Skin (Mature Skin)

Eye Pencil: Kohl Pencil

The kohl pencil (eye pencil) is a black eyeliner, which is applied above and especially below the eyes. Unlike the eyeliner (= liquid eyeliner), however, the kajal pencil is like a conventional pen with a colored lead. With the Kajal pencil, the eyes can be emphasized in the simplest and quickest way. It is applied … Eye Pencil: Kohl Pencil

Keratoses (Cornifications)

Keratoses are cornification disorders of the skin with horny and scaly deposits. Typical diseases associated with keratoses include actinic keratosis (noninvasive, early (in situ) squamous cell carcinoma), seborrheic keratosis (senile wart), and keratosis actinica (light keratosis). Pathogenesis (disease development) – etiology (causes) In general, a skin cell requires approximately 28 days from maturation to death. … Keratoses (Cornifications)

Vital Substance Analysis for Women

Nutrition is a very important part of our health care. Through food intake, our body maintains its vital energy and stores vital substances* . * Vital substances include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, vital amino acids, vital fatty acids, etc. Personal strains such as stress, environmental influences, one-sided and irregular nutrition, pregnancy, illnesses, permanent medication, etc. … Vital Substance Analysis for Women

Drug Therapy for Oily Skin (Seborrhea)

Oily skin can be suppressed by hormones or hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills) with antiandrogenic effects. Estrogen-emphasized birth control pills or birth control pills with additions of an antiandrogen (chlormadinone acetate: weaker-acting; cyproterone acetate: stronger-acting) have a positive effect on excessive skin oil production. The use of stronger-acting antiandrogens should be limited to cases of … Drug Therapy for Oily Skin (Seborrhea)

Inadequate Micronutrient Intake: What Can Affect Food Quality?

Today’s food supply is diverse. However, the quality of our food can be influenced by many factors: Industrial food production Artificial fertilizers, pesticides, factory farming. Processed food Heating, freezing, drying, canning, irradiation, blanching, refining, additives, impurities. Vital substance losses of food Due to long transport routes and storage, as well as kitchen processing. Storage, preparation, … Inadequate Micronutrient Intake: What Can Affect Food Quality?