Sebaceous gland

The Facts with Hormonal Acne Treatments Hormones are one of the major factors that play a big role in the development of acne on the skin. When hormonal imbalance happens inside the body, it usually reacts with the over secretion of sebum on the skin. There is nothing to fear about this though because this hormonal imbalance problem can be controlled using the right hormonal acne treatment. It is also important that you understand other factors that may further promote hormonal imbalance so…

Body Bacteria Exploring the Skin’s Microbial Metropolis by Allison Maclachla, Personally I found this article very engaging yet descriptive. Especially when she explained that not all bacteria are bad for you, and then continues to state some are very helpful. For instance she touches base on Staphylococcus epidermis, and how it shields us by taking up the space that Staphylococcus aureus would otherwise conquer. It’s intriguing to now know that acne (Acne vulgaris) the most common skin…

Introduction The ability to dress and cleanse is a significant and paramount need and includes much more than the act of physical cleansing of the skin to minimize the potential for injury and infection. Personal dressing and cleansing is also important in enhancing the social, cultural, psychological and general well-being of the individual. It is one of the many essential activities of daily living performed by the patients(Summers et al. 2008). The inability to carry out personal cleansing…

easily to any physical touch. • Bumpy skin is caused by dilated blood vessels and localized swelling when inflamed cells leak into the top layers of skin. • Small, red bumps that contain pus are caused when inflammatory cells leak into the sebaceous gland or pore and cause a pustule. • A burning sensation on the skin that is caused by activated sensory pain nerves. Increased blood flow brings inflammatory substances to the pain fibers. The skin may become sensitized to other triggers such…

If the dosage taken exceeds 400-600 mg a week, certain sensitive individuals may experience hypertension or increased blood pressure, bleeding especially in time of cuts, over production of oil from the sebaceous glands which leads to acne, an increase in libido but at the same time a fall on sperm count and more. High blood pressure may also lead to frequent headaches especially in the nape area. We shouldn’t also forget that prolonged use of this drug…

excessive hormone generation throughout the years of teen age skin starts to undergo a rapid change. Hence proper care should be taken as a preventive measure for anti aging. During the hormonal change skin tends to secrete excess oil on account of sebaceous glands. Acne problems might vary and it might be either severe or mild. Reliable anti aging skin care treatments will prove to be of great help mainly to women. Provide them with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables as this will help…

Integumentary System: Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin The skin covers the entire body surface, making up most of a humans body weight. Skin tissue provides the human body with protection from mechanical, chemical, thermal damage, and bacteria. Along with this, the skin provides insulation while regulating heat and cushioning for tissues and organs. This body system also helps with the prevention of water loss, but also allows excretion of things such as urea, salts, and water. The skin has…

Skin appendages include hairs, hair follicle, sweat glands, and sebaceous gland. Each has a unique role in maintaining homeostasis in the body. Hair and hair follicles are distributed over nearly the entire body surface and has some minor functions. They guard the head against physical trauma, heat loss, and sunlight…

Assignment 204 Shampoo Conditioner And Scalp Task 1a Describe how shampoo and water act together to cleanse the hair? Shampoo and water act together to cleanse the scalp to make sure oils,grease and dirt is removed from the hair. The process of using hot water to remove product build up, dirt,grease,and natural oils out the hair is then followed by using conditioner to seal the cuticle making the hair smooth and soft Explain the importance of considering the cuticles scales when…

Stem cell function Over the course of human history, medicine has come along way. Centuries ago, we thought that he body was composed of different liquids called humors and if you were unlucky to get sick during this time, your blood would have been withdrawn in a process known as "blood-letting". In modern time, we can give antibiotics, perform open-heart surgery and even operate on the brain. However, one of the newest advances in medicine is stem cell research, which is a promising new field…