Normal everyday glasses should have UV protection 400 (US standard), which means that the dangerous UV-B and UV-A rays from 0-400 nm are blocked from the eye. This is fulfilled by plastic lenses with a refractive index of 1.6 and higher, as well as specially treated glass materials. Normal glass and plastic with a lower … Eyes and Sunscreen
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
General recommendations Spread your daily nutrition over 3 meals. Chew the food well. Take plenty of time and enjoy your food. Slow eating is also important because the body needs about 15 to 20 minutes to develop the feeling “I am full”. If you eat too quickly, you usually eat more food than your body … Consumption Recommendations
Cracked fingers are a problem that many people are familiar with, especially during the cold winter months. The fingers, especially the inside of the fingertip, are one of the most sensitive parts of the body. They are very well supplied with blood and there are a lot of nerves here that enable touching. Therefore, only … Cracked fingers
Diagnosis The diagnosis of cracked fingers can be made by looking at the hands. A doctor is not necessarily required for this. However, if the cracks are very deep or painful, a doctor should be consulted to find the cause. If the dry fingers do not improve through regular creaming or if they keep appearing, … Diagnosis | Cracked fingers
Prophylaxis Persons prone to cracked fingers should make sure to wear rubber gloves when working in contact with a lot of water. This applies, for example, to rinsing or cleaning. Chemical substances should also be avoided. This often applies to people who are exposed to these influences at work. In addition, hands should not be … Prophylaxis | Cracked fingers
Introduction Wrinkles are seen by most people as an unsightly blemish, although these visible skin imperfections are a perfectly normal reaction during the aging process. They are caused by an increasing loss of the inherent elasticity and resilience of the skin and underlying tissues. The beginning of the 25th year of life is widely regarded … Wrinkle treatment with ultrasound
Costs As wrinkle treatment with ultrasound is a purely plastic, aesthetic measure, it is not covered by either statutory or private health insurance. The patient has to pay all costs independently. Furthermore, the patient must also pay for all follow-up costs. This means that if complications (e.g. inflammation) occur after the treatment and further measures … Costs | Wrinkle treatment with ultrasound
Are there any risks? An ultrasound treatment for wrinkle reduction does not normally present any danger on healthy tissue. The sound waves favour the absorption of the applied cream into deeper skin layers where it can develop its effect. Most ultrasound devices work with a frequency of 1 MHz or 3 MHz. The lower the … Are there any risks? | Wrinkle treatment with ultrasound
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
