Skin, a four alphabet word but does a lot of work. It is one of the biggest organs of our body. It is composed of three primary layers:
1. The epidermis, it is the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surfaces, which acts as a barrier to pathogens and bacteria. It provides waterproofing and [...]
As the skin ages, its strength decreases and can be easily damaged by any outer attack or physical injury. Its repair system also slows down which results in slow clotting of blood at times of major physical injury. Thus, skin loses its ability to heal itself as the person ages. Aged skin also receives less [...]
Acne is a skin disease, which makes our face not so good looking. Blockages in follicles lead to the development of acnes. In these acnes, some material clogs skin pores or a thing grows containing pus. Acne mainly cause on our face and upper neck. Acnes may affect chest, shoulders and back. Acne is technically [...]
The term acne comes from a Greek word, which means “in the sense of a skin eruption”. The term acne itself refers to the presence of pustules and papules. Technically, it is known as “acne vulgaris” which means “common acne” and it refers to the presence of comedones. This is the most common type of [...]
Acne is an inflammatory disease, which involves sebaceous glands of the skin, characterized by:
1. papules (a inflamed elevation of the skin) or
2. pustules (a blister or inflamed skin containing pus) or
3. comedones (a black tipped thing clogging a pore of the skin)
Acne lacerations are generally been called as pimples, spots, zits or blemishes. It is very much common [...]