The Health Benefits of Sun

Switching on spring fever Everyone knows one function of the sun: it lifts your mood. When the gray, dim days of winter are finally over and spring arrives, most people feel fresh and energized. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine showed in a 2006 study that there is a link between dampened mood and … The Health Benefits of Sun

Tanorexia: Addicted to the Sun and Solarium

Regular sunbathing, whether outdoors or in a solarium, is not only enormously harmful to the skin, it can also be addictive. Dermatologists refer to this condition as tanorexia (tanning addiction). Like all addicts, so-called “tanorexics” also exhibit typical withdrawal symptoms such as nervousness, restlessness, sleep disorders or even depression if they do not tan their … Tanorexia: Addicted to the Sun and Solarium

Causes of shingles

Introduction Shingles is a sequelae of the disease “chickenpox“, which often occurs in childhood. Shingles does not necessarily always occur, but can also be caused by immunodeficiency or stress, as well as other causes. This leads to reactivation of the varicella zoster virus and thus to skin reactions and other symptoms. The basic cause for … Causes of shingles

Summary | Skin rash on the back

Summary Skin rashes on the back occur relatively frequently. There are numerous causes of rashes in this area. The cause is not always easy to find.In principle, one tries to combine and harmonize the possible causes, consisting of allergic reaction, toxic reaction or infectiological cause with the appearance of the skin. A classic combination would … Summary | Skin rash on the back

Skin rash on the back

Definition A single or planar skin irritation is called exanthema. Depending on the location, it is called abdominal, trunk or even back exanthema. Skin problems in the area of the back are relatively common. The duration of the complaints can range from a few hours to even days or weeks. The skin is the largest … Skin rash on the back

Vitamin deficiency | The most common causes of dry lips

Vitamin deficiency Rather rare causes for dry and chapped lips are vitamin deficiencies. First of all, the vitamin B2 and iron level (iron deficiency) must be controlled, as such a deficiency can lead to the symptoms described. Iron deficiency can result from an increased monthly menstruation in women, more rarely from a reduced dietary intake. … Vitamin deficiency | The most common causes of dry lips