The sun is a blessing, but it can also be a curse inflicting sunburns, tanning and premature ageing. Sunlight consists of 3 types of harmful rays viz., Ultra violet A(UVA),Ultra Violet B(UVB) and Ultraviolet C rays. UVC rays will not reach the earth’s surface as the ozone layer will protect the earth. But UVA & …
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Injury or wounds in any part of the body leads to scar, once they heal. It can appear as a mild discolouration or a very big thick ugly looking scar. Keloids or hypertrophic scars result from exaggerated wound healing response and appear as very thick, large growths. They usually appear over earlobes, chest, upperarms etc. …
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Lasers used for hair removal specifically target melanin(pigment) in the hair root and hair shaft. Lasers produce permanent hair reduction that means 70% – 80% of hairs will stop growing if the procedure is done repeatedly over a period of time. The most commonly used lasers for hair reduction are Diode(800-810 nm) long pulsed …
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Wondering about the uneven dark patches you see here and there on your body? With approximately 5 million mealnocytes producing melanin, your skin colour varies from darkest brown to lightest pinkish hues. Melanin, being the single most significant substance that determines the skin colour; the higher concentration of melanin substance in your body, the darker …
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Human skin, like the other organs, undergoes chronological ageing. Skin ageing is influenced by the environment eg: sun exposure and life style factors like cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, low body mass index and menopausal status. Atmospheric pollution and psychological stress are among other factors. Ageing of the skin can be intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic ageing …
Good skin care starts with a clear skin.The first step to achieve clean skin is finding the right cleanser.Skin cleansing is an essential part of skin care and is necessary for skin health, hygiene and well being. Without effective cleansing your skin’s surface can accumulate debris,sweat, pollutants, excess oil and bacteria. Washing with water alone …