Skin grafting

Cheeks is a simple yet soothing face mask. The gentle formula blends kaolin, calamine and Turkish rose oil to delicately calm the skin. Calamine, which is a popular ingredients in facial masks and other skin treatments has a long history in beauty. The soft powder contains zinc oxide and iron oxide which work as anti-inflamitories on the skin will help keep your skin soft and tight. Turkish rose oil (which Lush extracts using steam…

for the Emergency physician to diagnose. Distinguishing between cellulitis and other skin conditions can lead to a decrease in antibiotics use and thus resistance as well as delays in treatment of alternate, and most importantly, deadly diagnosis. Cellulitis- Cellulitis is an acute bacterial infection causing inflammation of the epidermis, dermis and the underlying subcutaneous tissue. Proximal streaking of the skin can be seen when the infection is spread through the lymphatic tissues and is…

There are many skin disorders in the world. Such as, Eczema which is an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened. I was born with Eczema and throughout my life I had to deal with itchy dry skin. While in health class, I decided to research my condition and found many interesting things. There are many treatments for people with Eczema. The first treatment was wearing breathable clothing. Dr.…

The skin is organized in two parts: the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the thin outer covering of the skin. It serves as a permanent protective barrier that helps to keep out everything from water to microorganisms. Additionally, it has the task to renew itself if cut or damaged in anyway. Furthermore, the epidermis also help to produce a water resistant protein called keratin, which helps the growth of hair and fingernails. The dermis is the inner layer of the skin that is mostly…

Impetigo is a contagious childhood skin disease (Lawton, 2014). It is commonly diagnosed in children from two to five years old (Hartman-Adams, Banvard, & Juckett, 2014). Impetigo can present in two forms; bullous and non-bullous (Watkins, 2013). Both forms may appear at the same time (Watkins, 2013). Transmission can occur through direct or indirect contact (Lawton, 2014). Treatment may involve topic or oral antibiotics if skin cleansing alone does not resolve the disease (Watkins, 2013).…

The skin is said to be the largest performing organ in the body due to its three layered skin which all perform different tasks simultaneously. The epidermis (outer layer) and the dermis (inner layer) are the two main top layers of the skin followed by the lower subcutaneous tissue. The epidermis is the main component of the skin because it contains millions of important cells called melanocytes (Gohara and Perez 1). These melanocytes produce melanin which provides the skin with pigment (skin…

Psoriasis is a skin condition in which the life cycle of skin cells causing extra skin to be produced causing the skin to become very thick, itchy and even produce red patches on the skin. Psoriasis develops due to disruption and malfunction in the immune system. The disorder is also genetic because most of the people who have psoriasis inherit it from their family members. Symptoms of psoriasis include patches of red, thick skin with scales that have a silvery pigment, dry, cracked skin that…

Acne is a treatable skin condition, which affects individuals of all ages. It occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. Each pore on the skin is an opening to a follicle and attached to the follicle is a strand of hair and a sebaceous gland that produces and secretes sebum. The sebum is responsible for lubricating and softening the skin. Excess sebum production, accumulation of dead skin cells, and the increase of bacteria in the pores can contribute to the…

INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing “THE BETTER SKIN DIET: How to Eat Your Way to Glowing, Smooth, Blemish Free Skin!” This book contains proven strategies on how to truly eat your way to fabulously glowing skin and enjoy some amazing side effects like a flatter belly, and a smaller jean size. This book stems from my own personal journey. In 2007, at the age of 34, I acquired a bad case of acne. It was a nightmare for me and I had never struggled with my skin before. It affected my self…

indeed leave their skin free of acne. Consumers need to be more informed about the product that they are using on their skin. Clearasil UltraⓇ Rapid Action Daily Face Wash is distributed by Reckitt Benckiser LLC out of Parsippany, New Jersey. This product is sold as a fast acting acne medication which promises visibly clearer skin in twelve hours. Several products include many chemical products, but the consumer needs to be informed about what chemicals they are using on their skin, and if they…