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. More
February 1st, 2009
The child’s skin to the sun
Comments Off, Uncategorized, by admin.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: More
February 1st, 2009
Anti aging packages to beat wrinkles
Comments Off, Skin care, by admin.
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. More
January 21st, 2009
Acne Scar Removal or treatment
Comments Off, Skin care, by admin.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. More
January 21st, 2009
Acne medicine: overview of the types of treatments available
Comments Off, Skin care, by admin.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. More
January 16th, 2009
Diseases of the eye: a new emergency
Comments Off, Eye care, by admin.An aging population increases the risk of disease: 23 million Italians have visual defects
The sight of men of the third millennium has changed, in the functions and wears in. Eye more stimulated, but also seen at risk of time. Also because the years of use of the visual medium has been lengthened by about one third. In Italy 11 thousand centenarians living in good health but at least with glasses. A hundred years ago, the cataract did not exist, or almost. Not because it was not known, but it does not have to come to terms with what is today the most widespread expression of the lens (the natural lens of the eye). From a culture of candles, nightlife very low rate of vision and reflexes adapted to natural movements, we moved to the artificial light, a television and computer radiating light from within, at a speed appropriate to the media also very fast and they require deep space and reflexes of fractions of a second, more time for daily use and over an increasingly long life.
And the main eye diseases that can affect vision and limit the autonomy of those affected are typically associated with aging: cataracts, glaucoma, and degenerative maculopathy. In most progress has led to the first contact lenses (glasses, goodbye!) Then the defects of refractive surgery with the laser. And problems were also from abuse news: corneas damaged by contact lenses used without precaution and correct defects badly in the first years of introduction of the laser. In Italy more than 23 million people suffer from visual defects. Wearing glasses or contact lenses. The sight of the five senses can perceive more than 83% of the information coming from the outside world. Just then, a small flaw is not just to complicate his life. It put at risk when, for example, to drive the car, do not have all the visual skills. “The eye has no problem that is defined emmetrope-Piovella says Matthew, secretary of the Italian Society ophthalmologic (Soi) -. In this eye, the images are far from fully brought into focus on the retina. For those closely need to use the crystal, the natural lens. The visual defects are defined ametropia. They are: hyperopic, myopia, astigmatism, presbyopia. More
January 16th, 2009
Which are the Causes of Fibromyalgia?
Comments Off, Fibromyalgia, by admin.In general, physicians hold the following view: pathogenesis is unclear, diagnosis is difficult, and treatment is symptomatic. Fibromyalgia is incurable. For the first time, the realization that in the case of fibromyalgia, the acupuncture points are recognized as acupuncture holes which glue up breaks new ground concerning the accuracy of diagnostics as well as the causal treatment. As a result of physical and/or mental stress, the free nerve endings are enclosed by protein, which clots on the spot and seals up the openings. The clotted openings can be cleaned surgically in such a way that they possibly do not glue up again. The stress occurring within the fibrous bundles can be relieved. Relief incisions make sense, in a word, the subtleties of hand surgery and peripheral neurosurgery including microsurgical techniques is necessary. The realization that there are real “switch boxes of meridians” on the arms and the legs allows to perform an operation in the course of which the 6 – 8 acupuncture points dominating one quadrant are examined requiring one single incision. The stress theory includes without the slightest difficulty, all the common factors which can worsen an existing fibromyalgia or cause a latent FMS to break out. Weather, draught, cold, a too rigorous training, house-construction, renovation, hormonal changes, strokes of fate, and mental stress. However, illnesses, virus and bacterial infections, injuries, real rheumatism, lupus, thyroid diseases should be considered as well. Many factors, but only one mechanism!
January 13th, 2009
Yoga for the face against the eyelids falling
Comments Off, Eye care, by admin.This is an exercise a little ‘more complicated to explain, but very useful. You should:
1) Support, horizontally, the tip of the index on the upper eyelid, ending exactly where the eyebrows (the outside)
2) To support the tip of the thumbs on the lower eyelid, symmetrically to that of the index.
3) ‘As if by a thread tendeste thumb to the index. At that point, you attempt to close his eyes.
4) The tip of the index and thumbs exert pressure equal and contrary to the efforts of the eyelid to close.
Be careful not to scratch my face with my nails!
January 13th, 2009
Oily skin: The oily skin is a problem
Comments Off, Uncategorized, by admin.The oily skin is a problem, or rather an imperfection, quite widespread. Typical, but not exclusive, adolescents and young adults, gives the skin a shiny appearance and oily to the touch, hence the term “skin fat.”
The events described above would be in itself sufficient to justify the disappointment of those who suffer every day, unfortunately, however, the problems do not end there: those with oily skin, it is more likely to form acne, seborrhea dermatitis, and dandruff and Androgen tic alopecia.
In an oily skin, also, the film hydrolipidic becomes thick and waxy, obstructing perspiration and promoting the activities of the microorganisms responsible for inflammation and bad smells.
Cases of skin and fat classification
INTRODUCTION
The source of the problem “oily skin” is the hyper function of tiny glands located in the dermis deep and defined the sebaceous glands. Their job is to produce a substance grasosa, called sebum that associating lipid produced by skin keratinocytes and emulsions with liquid fraction of sweat is the hydrolipidic film. Under normal circumstances, this kind of film protects the skin, keeping it supple and hydrated, and taking away harmful elements, such as germs and bacteria. More
January 13th, 2009
Caries and nutrition: The health of our teeth also goes through what we eat?
2 Comments, Oral care, by admin.Sugar and caries
Caries is nothing but an infection caused by certain microorganisms that populate the oral cavity.
As the development and proliferation of these bacteria is favored by the residues of food that remain in the interstices between the teeth, it is important to assign a proper oral hygiene adequate.
To figure out which foods are permitted and those to be consumed in moderation must first have in mind the formation mechanism of caries:
The bacteria live in colonies located on the outer wall of the teeth, forming the so-called plaque. Like all living organisms including bacteria need food to survive. For this reason, find fertile ground in the food wastes that remain between the teeth.
In particular nutrients for the bacteria are the sugars that are used and converted into lactic acid, a waste product that can erode the enamel and cause dental caries.
Food sugars therefore have a crucial role in the formation of cavities. The higher the retention of these foods in the oral cavity, the greater the risk of developing this disease.
Starting from these two key considerations can draw a set of rules that food is well respected:
Limit the consumption of sugar: more cryogenic sugars are the simple ones, such as sucrose, glucose and the derivatives industry. However, it is not sufficient to limit the direct taking of sugar to prevent tooth decay. Today, the sucrose has become the essential ingredient in many foods. It is found in soft drinks, in confectionery, in Pastine and even breakfast cereals. Limiting the consumption of sweeteners is therefore a little control. More