Combination Skin Symptoms

Characteristic of combination skin is a shiny oily forehead, nose and chin area (T-zone). The hair becomes greasy quickly. The body skin is normal or dry. Other typical symptoms of combination skin are: Blackheads (comedones) Inflammatory blackheads (folliculitis) Seborrheic eczema The cause of seborrheic eczema is a proliferation of certain fungi (Pityrosporum ovale) in sebaceous … Combination Skin Symptoms

Deodorant and Antiperspirant

A deodorant (synonym: deodorant, Latin “entriecher”), also called deodorant for short, is a personal care product that is applied mainly in the armpits to combat unpleasant body odor. In addition to antibacterial active ingredients, deodorants also contain perfume oils in low concentrations. This is intended to slow the growth of bacteria in the armpits and … Deodorant and Antiperspirant

Varices: Varicose Veins

In varicose veins (synonyms: Leg varicosis; varicose veins; varicosis; varicose congestion; vein ectasia; venous nodule; ICD-10 I83.-: Varicose veins of the lower extremities) are sac-shaped or cylindrically dilated and tortuous superficial veins. They pose an increased risk for other venous diseases. Varicose veins are among the most common diseases of the leg veins. Varicosis can … Varices: Varicose Veins

Dry and Sensitive Skin

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

Therapy the Mature Skin: Hormone Cosmetics

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

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?

Eyelid rash

Definition A rash on the eyelid describes a spotted redness over the eyelid, which can be accompanied by small pustules or wheals, as well as itching, burning or pain. The eyelid is often affected because it is a very stressed area of the face, which comes into daily contact with a variety of potential pathogens … Eyelid rash