Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis and their psychological effects

Skin Pigmentation The color of your skin is determined by the melanin or pigment in the skin, be it yellow, dark brown or black. Melanin is responsible for imparting color to your skin, hair, and iris of the eyes. Levels of melanin depend on race and the amount of sunlight exposure. Melanin production increases with exposure to the sun so as to protect the skin against harmful ultraviolet rays. A number of people have Skin Pigmentation problems  relating to hormone changes and sun exposure. Read more on skin pigmentation disorders , be it hyper-pigmentation or loss of skin pigmentation . Skin Pigmentation disorder Skin Pigmentation disorders occur as a result of the body producing either too much or too little melanin. Skin Pigmentation creates a darker or lighter skin tone that may be blotchy and uneven. Causes of Skin Pigmentation can range from autoimmune conditions to drug reactions or genetic inheritance. Sun damage is probably the leading cause of skin pigmentation p

Alternative Ways to Fight Acne By Mari Bozozo As someone who has suffered from acne for the better part of her years, I can tell you, without exaggeration, that I have tried countless products, methods, and treatments that yielded very little if any results in the long run. My acne prevailed, right along with the mounting stress, depression, and anxiety, to boot. From trying the latest and so-called greatest products marketed specifically toward acneic skin, to the expensive prescriptions and treatments. I tried it ALL. However, in the end, none of these “phenomenons” went the distance nor afforded the longevity that I desperately sought. Yet and still, I tirelessly continued in my pursuit. Recently, within the last year, I broke ground. I most certainly have to credit my knowledgeable and resourceful esthetician with steering me in the right direction, by introducing me to a new and innovative way to cleanse my face. Upon first telling me about it, I must admit that I thought she wa

Dry Skin Related To Diabetes? According to Azura Vascular Care, "A foot ulcer is the initial event in more than 85% of major amputations that are performed on people with diabetes and that in the United States, every year about 73,000 amputations of the lower limb not related to trauma are performed on people with diabetes". Many patients with diabetes develop extremely dry, cracking skin which makes it much more susceptible to infections. According to some old reports, approximately 70% of surgical amputations done in Canada also are performed on diabetes patients who have developed infections through cracks or breaks in extremely dry and flaky skin. Why is dry Skin and diabetes associated with poor skin health? a. Diabetes is linked to thickening of the skin. b. Diabetes leads to reduced blood circulation to the skin microangiopathy. c. Increased frequency of urination reduces the moisture available for the skin. d. Some researchers believe that the body may actual