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
Synonyms in a broader sense dandruff, pityriasis simplex capillitii, head borrhoea, pityriasis simplex capitis On the one hand there are the dry scales. They occur in very dry scalps and occur more frequently in winter, e.g. due to the heated room air. The oily scales, on the other hand, are found in oily hair, i.e. … Shed
Prognosis Head dandruff is usually successfully treated within four to five weeks, even if it is caused by a fungal infection. However, it is important to ensure that the appropriate anti-dandruff shampoo is used regularly and that the cause is successfully combated and certain risk factors are avoided. All articles in this series: Shed Prognosis
Erythema nodosum The erythema is an inflammation of the subcutaneous fatty tissue and occurs in the course of a hypersensitivity reaction. Besides sarcoidosis of the skin, erythema nodosum can be triggered by various autoimmune diseases and bacterial infections. Erythema nodosum is found on the face, arms, legs, trunk and mucous membranes. The erythema is most … Erythema nodosum | Sarcoidosis of the skin
Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis of the skin Since sarcoidosis causes characteristic symptoms of the skin, those affected usually see a doctor early. The general practitioner can gain a first impression and, depending on accompanying symptoms, initiate further examinations if necessary. A referral to a dermatologist is typically made. In most cases, the dermatologist takes biopsies, tissue … Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis of the skin | Sarcoidosis of the skin
Definition – what is skin sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect various organs. Sarcoidosis can be acute or chronic. The lungs are most frequently affected. In addition, the skin is also frequently affected, accounting for about 30%. Sarcoidosis of the skin is accompanied by characteristic skin changes, the so-called erythema nodosum. The … Sarcoidosis of the skin
Exanthema in the face, heat spots, rashes on the face Definition Red spots on the face are not an independent clinical picture. Rather, red spots on the face represent a symptom that can serve as an indication of a variety of diseases. Introduction Red patches that appear on the face, neck or other parts of … Red spots on the face
Therapy of red spots on the face Red spots on the face can be treated in different ways. The most suitable treatment method depends on the underlying cause. In most cases, such skin changes do not require any medical intervention. However, since red spots on the face are often accompanied by severe itching and/or a … Therapy of red spots on the face | Red spots on the face
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
In tinea pedis (synonyms: Mycosis pedis; athlete’s foot (tinea pedum); mycosis of the feet; tinea pedis; tinea pedum; ICD-10 B35.3: Tinea pedis) is the fungus of the sole of the foot and/or interdigital spaces between the toes (athlete’s foot), the most common dermatophytosis (infection caused by dermatophytes). In English, athlete’s foot is called athlete’s foot. … Tinea Pedis: Athlete’S Foot
