Comedones (Latin comedere “to eat’”, “to eat along with”, “to consume”; ICD-10 L70.0: comedones), also called blackheads, are primary, non-inflammatory efflorescences (pathological changes of the skin). They are dilated hair ducts (hair follicles) filled with keratin and sebum. Comedones can occur alone or in association with acne (e.g., acne vulgaris). Symptoms – complaints Frequent occurrence … Comedones: Blackheads
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
Dry skin (xeroderma, xerosis; ICD-10 L85.3: Xerosis cutis incl. xeroderma)Lack of oil in the skin due to decreased sebum production. Sensitive skinDeficiency of fat or moisture – sensitive skin is quickly irritated. You can recognize dry skin by: Skin is little supple. Skin feels like parchment. Skin is very fine pores. You can recognize the … Dry and Sensitive Skin
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
Everyone wants a beautiful complexion and soft, clean skin. To achieve this, it is important to give the skin what it needs and not expose it to unnecessary stress.The skin is surrounded by a natural acid mantle. This is a hydrolipid film on the skin formed by the sweat and sebaceous glands, which has a … Cleaning and Care
A superficial light peeling can be applied once or twice a week after cleansing. This removes the dead skin scales from the top layer of skin (epidermis).Some peeling products contain small abrasive particles and glycolic acid or alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) for this purpose. The combination of mechanical peeling (fine abrasive particles) and mild biological … Tips and Tricks for Peeling
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
The following are the main diseases or complications that may be contributed by skin aging: Age spots (lentigo senilis). Desiccation eczema (exsiccation eczema). Itching due to old age (pruritus senilis) Age warts – seborrheic keratosis Actinic keratosis – chronic damage to the keratinized epidermis, caused by many years of intense exposure to sunlight (actinic = … Skin Diseases in Old Age
The skin is a hormone-dependent organ. It has steroid hormone receptors through which estrogens, progesterone and testosterone dock and can thus exert their effect. Hormone deficiencies can thus lead to dermatological problems. The modes of action It is considered certain that hormone therapies or supplemental hormone treatments have a beneficial effect on: Quality of the … Therapy the Mature Skin: Hormone Cosmetics
Vital substances (= macro- and micronutrients) are building blocks that our body needs for its diverse cell and organ functions. The human organism has needed these “vital substances” since the beginning of human history, that is, for 4.4 million years. Some vital substances can be produced by our body itself, but many must be ingested … Macro- and Micronutrients: What Are Vital Nutrients?
