Introduction The different skin types are classified according to their different sensitivity to sunlight and their external appearance (phenotype). In addition to skin color, differences in eye and hair color are also criteria that are taken into account when defining the skin type. In the classic classification there are four different skin types. Skin type … What is your skin type?
Skin types according to Fitzpatrick A revised classification of the different skin types was created by the American dermatologist Fitzpatrick. He classified the different skin types according to their sensitivity to light, as well as their appearance and tanning reaction to sunlight. The original classification of skin types 1-4 was supplemented by types 5 and … Skin types according to Fitzpatrick | What is your skin type?
Keratins are special substances. They are found in human and also in animal organisms. The name “keratin” comes from the Greek and means “horn”. Therefore, the amino acids important for the body are also called horn cells. What are keratins? The umbrella term “keratins” covers various hydrophobic fibrous proteins that are the main component of … Keratins: Function & Diseases
Pigment spots (hyperpigmentation) are brown colorations of the skin caused by the activation of melanocytes. This activation takes place mainly through the UV radiation contained in sunlight. For this reason, pigment spots on the face are very often found on the shoulders, hands, décolleté and especially on the face. Pigment spots can appear in the … Pigment spots on the face
Pigment spots after pregnancy In many pregnant women the nipples temporarily darken during pregnancy and the typical brown line from navel to pubic bone (Linea nigra) forms. Likewise, sharp, irregularly bordered pigmentation marks on the face can also occur. These pigment spots, known as pregnancy mask (chloasma), are caused by hormonal fluctuations. They are mainly … Pigment spots after pregnancy | Pigment spots on the face
Degeneration of pigment spots In the vast majority of cases, pigmentation marks on the face are harmless pigmentation disorders. In some cases, however, they can also be the expression of a malignant process or degenerate over time. It is often difficult for laypersons to judge whether this is the case, which is why people with … Degeneration of pigment spots | Pigment spots on the face
A depilation laser is used to remove hair permanently. Different types of lasers are used for this purpose. What is a depilation laser? Depilation lasers are laser and light treatment systems that are suitable for slowing down hair growth or removing hair permanently. So-called depilation lasers are laser and light treatment systems suitable for slowing … Depilation Laser: Applications & Health Benefits
Introduction Pigment disorders can occur anywhere on the body. If they occur on the neck, they are often visible and therefore disturbing for the patient. Hyperpigmentation (melasma) is often found on the neck, i.e. pigmentation disorders that manifest themselves as increased pigmentation of the skin. Hypopigmentation, i.e. “under-pigmentation” and thus lighter areas of the skin, … Pigment disorder of the neck
Diagnosis A dermatologist can distinguish harmless pigmentation disorders of the neck from other diseases. In the case of large and/or irregularly shaped age spots, for example, skin cancer screening should be used to rule out that there is skin cancer behind them. In very rare cases, benign age spots turn into malignant skin cancer. However, … Diagnosis | Pigment disorder of the neck
Prophylaxis The only effective protection against pigmentation disorders on the neck is the consistent use of sunscreens before exposure to the sun. All articles in this series: Pigment disorder of the neck Diagnosis Prophylaxis
Introduction Melanin is a color pigment and therefore responsible for our skin color, hair color and the color of our eyes. Depending on how much melanin these structures contain, we have a lighter or darker skin type. Besides melanin, heredity also plays a role here. Melanin is produced from an amino acid with the help … Melanin
Melanin in the skin Melanin is the brownish to black color pigment in the human skin. There it is produced in certain cells, the so-called melanocytes. The production of melanin is stimulated by the UV rays in the sun and by a hormone produced by the body itself. There are two different forms of melanin … Melanin in the skin | Melanin
