Atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic (long-term) skin condition that causes itchy and inflamed skin. It most commonly begins early in life affecting infants and young children but may occasionally begin in adulthood. Symptoms Atopic eczema presents as generalised skin itching and rash. Early on the skin may become red, swell, …
Acne is a skin condition that occurs when a hair follicle and its associated oil (sebaceous) gland become blocked and inflamed. This provides an ideal environment for bacteria to grow and cause the skin to become irritated, red and tender. Symptoms Blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and cysts that develop on the face, neck, back, chest and …
As we age, our skin, like the rest of our body, goes through a series of changes. Therefore, it is important to get your skin checked for irregularities. There is variety of factors that contribute to the level and speed our skin will age. These include: skin type – whether we have fair or dark …
General care WHAT IS HEALTHY SKIN? Our skin is our largest organ and provides a barrier to the outside world. It keeps water and other bodily fluids in and protects us from bacteria, dirt, ultraviolet light, and other potentially harmful substances. It helps us regulate our temperature, recognize pain, and use sunlight to produce vitamin …
It is important to regularly check your skin to ensure that you are aware of any changes. Performing a skin check is easy if you know what to look out for. Use the ABCDE guide below, and make it a habit to examine your skin, and your partner’s skin, at the beginning of every season. …
FEED YOUR SKIN FROM THE INSIDE OUT The nutrition advice below is brought to you by dietician, Dr Joanna McMillan(https://www.drjoanna.com.au/) What you eat can make an enormous difference to how your skin looks and feels and impact common skin conditions and your risk of skin cancer. Australian research has shown that a low GI diet …
SUNSCREEN EXPLAINED The Skin Health Institute recommends using a sunscreen with an SPF of 50+. No sunscreen will block 100% of UV rays, which is why it is important not to spend prolonged periods of time in the sun, even whilst wearing sunscreen. Most people don’t use enough sunscreen and because sunscreen tends to wear …
Sunburn may seem like a temporary condition, but it’s not, every sunburn causes irreparable damage to your skin, and this accumulates over time. Sunburn adds to the signs of ageing, and dramatically increases the risk of skin cancers and melanoma. Research shows that five or more blistering sunburns throughout your life more than doubles your …
Vitamin D is essential for maintaining strong, healthy bones. In humans, vitamin D is mainly produced in the skin when exposed to sunlight. A small amount of vitamin D is absorbed through diet, and is found in higher amounts in certain foods: oily fish, such as salmon, trout, mackerel and tuna eggs meat, particularly liver …
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