Skin care

Cosmetology is an Important aspect of our everyday life with specialties including hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, and Electrology! The word cosmetology came from a word in Greek called Kosmetikos. Kosmetikos is the beauty of life and the skills used in cosmetics. There are plenty of beauty schools in North Carolina you can go to earn your rights to have your own hair salon. “The Principals of hair design, explore the way hair can be sculpted to enhance a client facial…

Southlake Dermatology As the body's largest organ, the skin covers and protects you. It holds body fluids in, preventing dehydration and helps to regulate a consistent body temperature. The skin contains many nerve endings, allowing you to feel heat, cold, pain, itching, touch and other sensations. An important function the skin provides is as a barrier against the microbes that could cause infection. It is through your skin that sunshine enables your body to make vitamin D. Vitamin D is…

organ system which protects the body from all external processes while still being able to be surrounded by the climate change on a day to day basis. The integumentary systems most important organ is the skin, which protects the body from external damage. Not only does the system consist of skin as its main organ but also has accessory organs as well, such as hair, nails, and exocrine glands. The hairs on our bodies gives the body insulation otherwise known as heat. The nails on our fingers and…

If the ammonia is on the skin, wash the skin with water for at least 15 minutes. If in the eyes, rinse the eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. If the ammonia was ingested, do not have the person vomit. Also, do not give any water or milk product to swallow. Contact the Poison…

injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue that usually occurs over bony prominence as a result of pressure. Hospital-acquired pressure ulcer is a major concern because it can lead to increase morbidity, mortality, increase healthcare cost and impact a patient’s quality of life. CMS classifies hospital-acquired pressure ulcers as “never events” the Leapfrog Group defines never events as "adverse events that are serious, largely preventable, and of concern to both the public and health care…

Why tattoo is controversy in our society today? First, let me ask you what do you think about tattoos? I am sure you are all familiar with what a tattoo is and have an opinion on it. Some of us believe tattoos are harmful and think we need to ban it in our society to prevent from bad influences to our young generations. On the other hand, others see it as beneficial, inspiring, and a need to maintain the histories of tattoos. I can understand that we all have different sentiments about…

The skin is the largest organ in the body and has many functions. These include protection, sensation, and regulation. This large organ provides a physical barrier to prevent harmful substances, such as microorganisms or toxins, from entering the body. The skin also has numerous sensory neurons that allow one to experience heat, cold, pain, vibration, and touch. It also has a purpose in regulation of fluid and aides in absorption of Vitamin D. If there is a disruption in the skin, problems can…

disorders, scalp problems have diverse causes that require comprehensive scalp treatment, says YUN NAM Hair Care. Here are some common scalp problems and their causes: Scalp psoriasis This condition appears as scaly, reddish patches on your skin. People with scalp psoriasis have skin cells that mature and die faster compared to a healthy person’s skin cells. In normal conditions, skin cells are supposed to die in a month. However,…

of Pennsylvania, tretinoin was created to treat acne vulgaris. Since then, tretinoin cream has been proven to successfully treat a variety of other skin conditions like reversing the effects of photo-aging, mottling or hyperpigmentation, scars and stretch marks. Tretinoin has also been proven to be effective for countering signs of aging on surface skin because it can minimize fine lines and wrinkles. General Information on Tretinoin and Tretinoin Cream When…

There are things that people may need to be cautious of before deciding to keep bees, but there are benefits to consider as well. Sue Hubbell author of A Book of Bees writes, “Everyone should have two or three hives of bees. Bees are easier to keep than a dog or a cat. They are more interesting than gerbils” (qtd. in Bishop pp. 1). Holley Bishop says that beekeeping seemed so great to her because she liked how “low-maintenance” it was and that the bees “did the farming for you and didn’t need…