The hair is one of the distinctive notes of our person, the stem of the hair it can take different aspects depending on the shape of its section which is genetically determined.
In particular there are three types of hair:
Woolly and crispy a flat
Smooth, round-section
Shearing: wavy or curly, oval section.
Within these three types, there is great variability that arises from other features
As the thickness and color and all those that cause variations in general health status “and that are related to the habits and lifestyles. For example: hair dull and rough may be the result of too aggressive treatment, brittle hair and thin of a eating disorder or a state of anemia, the tricoressi that the presence of hairs may be broken due to the use of a hairdryer or plates too hot and so on. Without doubt, the specialist uses other analysis such as optical microscopy, the dermoscopia, blood indices, but the clinical examination by careful observation remains the essential step especially if related to the tactile sense: touching the hair can indeed have more information about his state of health. The hair can be healthy or bulk order, smooth or curly, but shall not be greasy or rough to the touch but not soft and silky. Continue reading
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Toothpaste Bleaching
The manufacturers of toothpaste bleaching promise to the white and shiny teeth. An effective advertising, albeit approximate and misleading, which broadens the market.
Having white teeth and shiny is a desirable goal that pushes many to the purchase of these toothpastes for oral hygiene daily. But as so often the truth is another. With the use of toothpastes “bleaching” is evocative of abrasive effective spots on the enamel surface but with no effect on the improvement of intrinsic tooth color, which can get worse. With prolonged use of whitening toothpaste dental enamel is consumed to abrasion and tooth lose the natural translucent ezza that derives from its proper thickness. Super ficializzandosi the dentin color becomes opaque and yellowish.
Who brush your teeth regularly has no stains surface of the enamel to be eliminated, should not apply the intense action produced by abrasive toothpastes bleach, let alone for long periods of time. We dentists, on the basis of precise scientific evidence, recommend the use of toothpastes with a low index of abrasiveness.
So when you purchase toothpaste should be assessed on its index of abrasiveness. The acronym that represents the RDA, which stands for Relative Dentin Abrasivity. Above 100 this value is too high, and over time can cause damage to the enamel. Continue reading
The treatment of teeth whitening is safe?
The researchers say that the products contain carbamide peroxide as a bleaching agent are biologically reliable, leaving the enamel (observed in scanning electron microscope) with intact and smooth surfaces.
Based on these data, the Food and Drug Administration has classified carbamide peroxide as “cosmetic agent”, by limiting the requests for testing and the use of a load of products containing it. This idea of the substantial safety of this substance for dental use. Under the supervision of an experienced dentist tooth bleaching gel with a basis of carbamide peroxide is safe and effective cosmetic treatment that can improve the aesthetics of the smile.
Rosacea care
Rosacea is a skin disease that is characterized by facial erythematic, prolonged and persistent episodic flushing, Papulopustulosa Acne form, telangiectases and late fibro tic hypertrophy of the nose, could also affect the eye.
Although it is not known which is the cause of this disease has been linked to gastrointestinal disorders associated with Helicobacter pylori, by increasing parasitic skin saprophytes (Demodex folliculorum), inheritance (also known as the Celtic curse)
In climatic factors influencing its evolution, heat, alcohol, emotional stress.
At the beginning of this disease are frequent episodes of flushing (pre Rosacea)
When the table persists and progresses to different stages: Continue reading
Laser hair removal
Laser hair removal is the method of choice to combat excess hair in unwanted areas.
The methods of hair removal by pulling (wax, tweezers and electrical machinery) has been stimulating growth and produce side effects such as pseudofoliculitis, Perifolicular hyper pigmentation and thickening of hair.
Frequently Asked Questions.
The laser is carcinogenic?
No. The wavelengths of lasers that are used in Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery are visible and infrared light, so they are not cancer.
Is definitive?
After the sessions for each area, for example between 6 and 8 to chin, or 8 to 10 for the legs and between 4 to 6 for digging and armpits, hair reduction is achieved between 80% – 90%. The number of meetings is for women who have no endocrine problems. Hirsute women and men in general need to attend more meetings or more frequently. It is necessary to make one or two maintenance sessions per year, this happens because some follicles that remain standing for 6 years. However 80% of the hair will not grow more hair and he was probably sleep-type or villous atrophy, slightly pigmented, thin and of slower growth due to the heat spread from the follicles treated. Continue reading
Sun in winter: the cold can burn
The snow, the waiting has finally arrived, and with it the desire to take a week or just a weekend of skiing and hiking in the snow. To disconnect from everyday life, oxygen, and, why not tan. The sun at high altitude, however, is stronger and potentially more harmful than it takes to the sea in summer. And the risk sunburn, but not only, is always around the corner. To address this winter sun safely we must never forget to protect the skin from sunlight and to take specific precautions.
We spoke with Dr. Roberta Lovreglio, dermatologist, head of Ambulatory Oncologico League of Dermatological Tumori in Bari
WHY THE SUN IN WINTER, A High, is a particularly insidious?
For several reasons. First Mountain ultraviolet rays penetrate more easily in epidermis because they are more powerful and abundant. The intensity of solar radiation increases with increasing altitude, while the atmospheric pressure is reduced, thereby diminishing its power filter. To make things worse then it puts the glare of snow, which should be reflected radiation strikes the skin, not only from above but also from the bottom up, a little ‘like a boat where you reflect on the UV water’s surface. The damage of the sun is then the sum of the wind and cold, making the skin more sensitive and reduces the normal barrier hydrolipidic favoring irritation or cracking which in turn increases the vulnerability to sunlight. The temperatures are particularly hard because they also have harmful effects “anesthetic” and alter the perception of heat on the skin, exposing even more dangerous to the risk of burns. So, never exposed to the sun without adequate protection. Continue reading
The child’s skin to the sun
The skin of the child requires a lot of attention because the stratum corneum, particularly subtle, it is not yet able to play a protective action against external agents. In particular children must be protected from sunlight as efficiently and as soon as early childhood to prevent burns that could provide the appearance of melanoma in adulthood.
The photo protection of children should be adjusted so as to reduce the impact of sunlight on the skin. The ideal solar filter must leave intact as much as possible the natural radiation of the sun, however, lowering the intensity and allowing thus a gradual adaptation of cells photo exhibition the skin. A product of sun protection for children really effective must be made taking into account the specific characteristics of the skin infantile: Continue reading
Anti aging packages to beat wrinkles
Win the war against wrinkles combat sporadic battles is not enough: it is more effective (and less costly) plan a strategy of attack to 360 degrees, using an expert ally. Spopolano increasingly ant aging packages: “The packages consist of ant aging an annual custom divided in steps of varying degrees, to obtain maximum results by taking actions and graduate of the time against aging. There are various routes available, adaptable to the needs, enabling the best possible results without disperse and without ever losing sight of the ultimate goal, “says the plastic surgeon Patrizia Gilardino. Continue reading
Acne Scar Removal or treatment
Acne breakouts are caused by a variety of environment, genetics, age and factors, including stress. Acne is one of the most common skin conditions around the world, affecting 40 to 50 million Americans. There are several methods of removing or smoothing the scars depending on age, health condition and severity. Healing is usually caused by a chronic condition of acne. Choice of ice scars is the most widespread. It looks like rumpled plastic in a crater-like structure and can be viewed on the face, arms, back and buttocks. Acne scars result from two types of tissue response to inflammation of acne: first, increased tissue formation and the second is the loss of tissue. Increase the formation of scar tissue caused by increased tissue formation is caused by an accumulation of collagen in the skin. Continue reading
Acne medicine: overview of the types of treatments available
The problem of having acne is that it is the first thing that people see. It really doesn’t matter if you have the most beautiful eyes, highly proportioned face or ruby red lips. People who have just met refer to her as the girl or boy with a colony of zits on the face. In addition, acne, particularly the very large, is leaving pockmarks and scars that can be permanent.
If you have acne, however, you don’t have to bridge and hide in a corner. Today you have a wide range of acne medications to choose from. In addition, you can surely find an acne medication regardless of the type and severity of your acne.
Here schedule the type of acne medication that is available on the market today:
Topical acne medications
Visit your local drug store or even convenience store, and you will find a wide range of creams, gels, lotions, and other topical treatments for acne. These over-the-counter acne medications are usually separate from mild to moderate forms of acne. Continue reading