SKIN CARE
Beauty, they say that it lies in the skin deep. Beauty definitely begins with a healthy skin. A beautiful skin is a mirror to a good health. Yet we all often tend to neglect it.
This article tells you the significance of the crucial part of the body. It provides you symptoms, causes, and prevention of the most commonly found skin ailments.
Our skin
Common skin ailments
Caring for a healthy skin
Prevention and treatment for common ailments
Our Skin
Our skin is multi-layered which provides a protective covering for the whole body. The layers of the skin are richly supplied with nerves and blood vessels which helps in perceiving the sense of the touch. It also helps in regulating the temperature through the sweat glands that are present in the layers.
Common Skin Ailments
The most common ailments in the skin are:
Acne or Pimples
Fungal Infections
ACNE or PIMPLES
These are commonly called boils that occur on the face. It’s a common skin condition, which is manifested in blackheads, red spots and sometimes-deeper boils called cysts. It can be to nay person in any age.
CAUSE OF ACNE
It occurs due to the change in the hormonal levels, which increases, the activity of the oil glands in the skin. When the hormone level increases, the skin of the acne-prone person reacts by producing excess oil. The bacteria on the skin alter these oils to produce substances that cause acne.
TREAT ACNE
If you have acne without wasting you time consult a Dermatologist. Waiting to outgrow the acne could lead to serious problem. Medical treatment can prevent acne. You must also clean your skin properly and avoid greasy makeup.
FUNGAL INFECTIONS
The most common fungal infection of the skin is:
White Spot: These are superficial fungal infections of the skin, which are common in children and adults. It is made of scaly white patches on the skin and it can appear on the neck, shoulder, arms and legs.
Athletes Foot: This causes skin between your toes very scaly and peel and results in severe itching.
CAUSE of FUNGAL INFECTION
Fungus grows when the skin is warm and moist. When the space between your toes, the skin folds in the groin and the armpits are not kept dry it’s an invitation to fungal infection
TIPS TO PREVENT
Avoid burrowing personal napkins, towels, combs, and hairbrushes as they may be infected. You should always use your personal things.
Never walk barefoot where the floor is wet, bathrooms.
If your feet sweat profusely avoid nylon socks and covered shoes.