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Dry skin, although it can appear flawless and smooth in youth, has its unique challenges. Characterized by a thin and sensitive horny layer and a lack of sebum, it tends to be more susceptible to aging, losing hydration and natural collagen more quickly compared to other skin types. However, understanding the causes of dry skin…
Seborrhea on the scalp and seborrhea on the face are terms that are often labeled as seborrheic dermatitis, but in fact, seborrhea is a technical term for the excessive secretion of sebum from the sebaceous glands. An article from the National Library of Medicine highlights the link between the production of sebum-fat on the scalp…
Alopecia is the name used for a condition commonly known as hair loss or hair shedding. However, we first must know that not all hair loss indicates alopecia. There is also normal shedding of hair (up to 100-150 hairs per day) which is natural and simply a part of its growth and development. Hair grows…
What is eczema? Atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis is a very common chronic skin disease. It is very common in babies and small children. As many as 15-20% of children under the age of seven have eczema, which is a significant increase in the last 30 years. In 50% of cases, atopic eczema…
Seborrheic dermatitis Seborrhea on the head and seborrhea on the face are terms that are very often used to define seborrheic dermatitis, but essentially, seborrhea is a technical term for the excessive secretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands. If you have flakes of dandruff, itching, redness, inflammation, and sores on your scalp, then your…
Millions of men and women suffer from hair loss today. Regardless of how common it may be, it is undoubtedly a stressful experience for both sexes. Often, people who suffer from hair loss experience problems such as a dramatic drop in self-confidence, feeling less attractive, withdrawing from themselves, and even depression. Hair loss Hair loss…
Ringworm: what is it? When you have ringworm, you may think you have worms in your skin or a worm-related disease. No, you don’t. A ringworm infection is caused by a fungus, not worms. It is likely that the name “ringworm” comes from the rash that many people see. Rashes often have a ring-shaped pattern…
A protein is made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. It is the amino acids that determine the structure and function of proteins. Aside from helping build cells and repair tissue, amino acids also form antibodies and transport oxygen throughout the body. Amino acids essential for hair growth It has…
Hair types and styles Genetics determines the type of hair you have. Heat and chemicals can alter your curl pattern – hairstyles, and hormones and medications can change your curl pattern somewhat, but your basic curl pattern is inherited from your parents. The genetic characteristics of your hair are reaffirmed each time it grows. →…
The keto diet causes the body of a healthy person to make ketones to lose weight. There are many health benefits associated with the ketogenic diet (or keto diet, for short). It has been shown in many studies that this type of diet can help you lose weight and improve your health. There is evidence…