What damage can the skin take from the sun? The main cause of skin aging is the sun’s rays! All skin sections – epidermis, corium and subcutaneous fatty tissue – age due to ultraviolet light. The UV rays release reactive oxygen compounds (ROS) – see also oxidative stress. This leads, among other things, to DNA … Skin Damage
The risk of skin cancer due to intensive sun exposure is still underestimated. So it is not surprising if at least 180,000 new cases of “light skin cancer” (forms of light skin cancer: actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma (BZK; basal cell carcinoma), squamous cell carcinoma of the skin) are known again this year. Especially when … The Skin Type Decides Your Sun Tolerance: Skin Type and Sun Protection Factor
The sun protection factor (SPF; LF; Sun Protection Factor (SPF)) indicates how many times longer one can be exposed to the sun (UVA and UVB rays) with a sunscreen (sunscreen) without getting a sunburn (= perceptible reddening of the skin) than would be possible with the respective individual self-protection time. To calculate the self-protection time … Sun Protection Factor
Symptoms As we age, our skin is no longer the same as the skin we received as infants. The main characteristics of aging skin include: Loss of elasticity and shine, pallor, sagging. Dry skin, rough skin, loss of barrier function, itching. Susceptibility to skin diseases, eg benign and malignant neoplasms, actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, … Aging Skin
Introduction The skin is the largest sensory organ in humans and performs important protective functions. This is why good skin hygiene and skin care is so important. There are many things that need to be considered! The right skin care depends on the skin type, the season and age. Male skin is usually thicker than … The right skin care for men
Skin types The skin is a very large organ that needs a lot of care. But care is not just care! Depending on the skin type and other influencing factors such as allergies or weather, the skin must be given individual care.Various creams and skin care products can help to improve the skin’s appearance and … Skin types | The right skin care for men
Seasons The skin is a very sensitive organ that must withstand many things. Even the weather is one of them. Depending on the season, the skin can be weakened and must be treated differently in hot summer or cold winter. Between 10 and 15 o’clock the dangerous radiation of the sun is strongest. In order … Seasons | The right skin care for men
Skin care in different age groups It is well known that pimples break out during puberty. This is because there is a change in the hormone balance, which also causes increased sebum production. However, if facial care and cleansing are not carried out properly, the sebaceous glands become clogged very quickly and inflammation and pimples … Skin care in different age groups | The right skin care for men
Skin care from the inside Mixing masks together is not witchcraft and is also easy on the wallet. Here are some ideas that you can try out. Healing earth against oily skin: Mix healing earth with water to a thick mass and spread it on the face. After 10-15 minutes the mass can be washed … Skin care from the inside | The right skin care for men
The right care for different skin diseases In case of skin diseases, the instructions of the treating physician should always be followed. Also in case of uncertainties regarding skin care, consultation should be made again to avoid a worsening of the clinical picture. A frequent early symptom is dry skin. This is due to the … The right care for different skin diseases | The right skin care for men
In herpes zoster (synonyms: Herpes zoster (shingles); herpes-zoster; shingles; zoster; zoster auricularis; zoster conjunctivae; zoster generalisatus; zoster ischiadicus; zoster neuralgia; zoster neuritis; zoster pain; ICD-10 B02.-: Zoster [herpes zoster]) is the reactivation of a latent infection with varicella zoster virus (human herpes virus type 3 (HHV-3); from the herpes virus family). Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is … Zoster: Shingles
Chloasma (Greek chloazein = to be green; melasma: Greek melas = black; pregnancy spots; ICD-10: L81.1) refers to a circumscribed benign (benign) hyperpigmentation that occurs on the face. The condition is more common in people with dark skin type (skin type III-IV according to Fitzpatrick). Age of manifestation (first age of onset): 20-40 years; average … Melasma: Chloasma
