Skin: Anatomy, Function, Skin Diseases and Lesions

Throughout life, the skin is exposed to numerous stresses and environmental influences on a daily basis. The natural protective layer of the skin does not always manage to withstand these influences. Sunburns, too much chemicals in shower gels and lotions, wrong nutrition – all this attacks our skin. Skin diseases such as neurodermatitis, melanoma (black … Skin: Anatomy, Function, Skin Diseases and Lesions

Pityriasis Simplex Capitis: Dandruff of the Head

Visible head dandruff (synonyms: head dandruff; head seborrhea; pityriasis; pityriasis simplex capitis; pityriasis simplex capitis (head dandruff); seborrheic cradle cap; nausea; ICD-10 L21.0: seborrhea capitis) is dead skin cells that are shed faster than in people who do not have a dandruff problem. Dandruff is actually quite natural. Dandruff is differentiated as follows: Dry dandruff … Pityriasis Simplex Capitis: Dandruff of the Head

Nevi: Birthmarks

Nevus refers to benign skin/mucous membrane malformations (pigment mark, often called “mole” or “birthmark” in common parlance). The following forms can be distinguished: Dermal melanocytic nevi (ICD-10 D22.9). Mongolian spot – indistinct gray-blue discoloration of the skin in the buttock/back area; regresses by puberty; usually seen in Mongolians. Nevus coeruleus (blue nevus) – coarse blue-black … Nevi: Birthmarks

Vital Substance Analysis for Men

The vital substance analysis for the man determines the individual vital substance additional requirement under consideration of: > Age Body measurements (body weight and height) Family history Nutrition Consumption of stimulants Occupational activity Sporting activity Gender-specific patient data (optional). Paternity history Pre-existing conditions Complaints/symptoms Operations Permanent medication Psychometric testing (optional). Medical device diagnostics (optional) Laboratory … Vital Substance Analysis for Men

Steam Bath

A steam bath provides relaxation at a mild temperature and high humidity. Fill a large-size saucepan half full with water. Heat the water until it steams. Then place the pot on the table with a pad and sit in front of it at a comfortable distance. An optimal session lasts about 8-12 minutes. For oily … Steam Bath

Face Masks

Face masks (masks) are used for general skin health. However, they can also be used for specific skin conditions, for example, to treat hyperpigmentation. There are face masks that have a firming and smoothing effect. Signs of fatigue disappear. Small wrinkles are softened. There are so-called peel-off masks, which form an elastic film on the … Face Masks

Individual Macro- and Micronutrient Requirements (Vital Substances)

Additional individual micronutrient requirements (vital substances) may be caused by, among other things: Biographical causes Genetic factors Biochemical individuality – genetically determined different equipment e.g. with scavenger enzyme systems (radical-catching enzymes), which also means different sensitivity to noxae (e.g. alcohol, tobacco consumption, drugs); furthermore e.g. genetically determined absorption, transport and enzyme defects or reduced synthesis … Individual Macro- and Micronutrient Requirements (Vital Substances)