Women with mild acne can benefit from the use of the pill low dose of ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen) and drospirenone (an androgen) is what a multi center study conducted in Denver and published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology. Scholars have followed 536 women with acne between the ages of 14 and 45 years. In a random or took contraceptives or placebo: have completed 6 months of therapy 211 women using the contraceptive and 192 patients on placebo. (more…)
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Psoriasis: a possible new drug
2008 -
12.21
Soon there may be interesting news for the person suffering from psoriasis: have been published on the issue of the journal Lancet the results of a study still under way, which would have shown the efficacy of a drug (ISA247 provisionally named) who, after only 12 weeks of treatment, reduces by 75% the extent of the injury. More precisely this is a calcineurin inhibitor that would also have the honor to lead to fewer side effects than the immunosuppressive drugs cyclosporine-based currently in use. (more…)
Poultice phototherapeutic
2008 -
12.21
The poultice is a compound used by drug usually mixtures of starch, mucilage and oils, which apply, preferably hot, directly on the skin. Its therapeutic action can be disinfiammante, and anti-purifying.
The action of the poultice can also help in solving other problems such as edema, joint pain and muscle pain. (more…)
A new drug to combat psoriasis
2008 -
12.21
Scales, dermatitis, reddened plaques and pustules are signs that mark one of the most dangerous diseases to the human body and the psychological consequences imprevedibili, psoriasis. That case is not defined in medical disease "systematic" inflammatory as affecting various organs and leads to a significant increase in cardiovascular risks, including heart attacks and strokes. (more…)
THE CARE OF OUR SKIN
2008 -
12.19
"A simple gesture to pamper your skin: the hands are valuable allies for beauty and physical or psychological well-being: here’s how"
Accompany the application of cosmetics for face and body with a brief Self, makes a valuable synergy: enhances the effectiveness of products and offers a range of additional benefits. The stresses, in fact, "boosted" the skin, that is the challenge to make its natural functions, helping to produce the protective substances that make it smooth, soft and elastic. The touch of hands on the skin surface, then resume the venous and lymphatic microcirculation, decontrol muscles and gives a feeling of physical and mental relaxation.
The time to devote to this practice is at least ten minutes a day, morning or evening, through simple gestures suggested by an expert masseur. (more…)
When the skin is irritated
2008 -
12.19
When the skin is irritated … PDF Print E-mail
The skin, our largest organ, is permanently subjected to the most diverse demands – for example to harmful substances around the world, pathological agents and air dry.
The healthy skin may protect against the penetration of bacteria, allergens or chemicals. The dry and irritated skin reacts sensitively in hand: Do you lack the right dose of fat and moisture that would sustain the "barrier". The result is a clear skin more sensitive, easily irritable and possible allergic reaction.
For this reason a dry and irritated skin requires more special treatment. Through a cure is possible that daily the "barrier" of the skin regenerate. (more…)
Description of Oil Balance
2008 -
12.19
Oil Balance is the professional Medik8 automatically to balance the skin fat
- Equilibrium automatically Sebaceous
- Ideal for greasy skin, dried and mixed
- Favors a clean and clear skin with no points
Oil Balance automatically balance the oiliness of the skin already from the first application. There is no need to apply different creams in different areas of the face, in fact Oil Balance is the perfect way to prevent the development of fat that cause blemishes and infection. If the skin is too dry, often appear red. (more…)
ACNE rosacea
2008 -
12.19
It,s a condition completely different from the vulgar, especially in women above 40 years. Compare with redness, first periodic crises, and then stable face , associated with subcutaneous vascular micro events type vasodilatatorio permanent, on which plug-pustolosi papules phenomena that evolve a pousse ‘es , Mainly triggered by cold, by feeding or misapplication by emotional stress.
Acne chlorides
2008 -
12.19
Typical of the elderly, especially with short neck and squat, appears mainly to the neck as a result of frequent form of papules-pustular, the confluence of several scars are detected. The chlorides acne is a particular form of acne which is manifested mainly on the neck of individuals of black complexion but we continue to verify cases in individuals Europeans / Americans. (more…)
The term of “acne vulgaris” qualifies widespread skin a condition characterized
2008 -
12.19
The term of "acne vulgaris" qualifies widespread skin is a condition characterized by hypertrophy (or increase volume) of the sebaceous glands, complicated by infection of the same name follicle. The first leads to the formation of closed Microcar and comedone (or "black dot") in area and the second is supported mainly by a virulent bacterium – Corynebacterium acnes – whose reproductive activity determines the release of strong local quantity of acid fat irritant follicular structure. (more…)